Health Aide (RCA HCA) Long-Term Care Only

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 3,720,000 - 5,097,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking a Health Aide (RCA/HCA) for long-term care on a temporary part-time basis. The role operates across multi-site settings with rotating shifts from 07:00-15:00, 15:00-21:30, 15:00-23:00, and 23:00-07:00, starting July 1, 2026 and ending Oct 31, 2026.

Under RN direction, you will assist residents with daily living activities, uphold safety, and support resident autonomy.

Qualifications

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Deal with others effectively.
• Operate related equipment.
• Physically able to carry out the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living.
• Promote residents' autonomy and choice.
• Provide care under supervision of a registered nurse or designate.

Skills

Communication

Written communication

Operate equipment

Physical ability

Education

Health Aide program

BC Care Aide registry

Job description

Health Aide (RCA HCA) Long-Term Care Only - (231108)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

07:00-15:00 ; 15:00-21:30 ; 15:00-23:00 ; 23:00-07:00

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$31.64 - $31.64

Paid FTE

0.81

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

57.69

Planned Start Date

Jul. 1 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Oct. 31 2026

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager and under the supervision and direction of the registered nurse or designate, the Health Aide assists the resident /client in activities of daily living to meet physical, emotional, psychosocial and spiritual needs and maintain optimal functioning while promoting residents' autonomy and choice.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 10 plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program such as a Health Aide program or equivalent. Registered with the BC Care Aide registry.

Skills And Abilities

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Deal with others effectively.
• Operate related equipment.
• Physically able to carry out the duties of the position.

FBA: This temporary position may be extended or ended at the discretion of the hiring manager based on the departmental requirements.