Health Aide (RCA HCA) Long-Term Care Only

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Duncan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider on Vancouver Island is seeking a Health Aide for long-term care at Cairnsmore Place in Duncan. This temporary part-time position will support clients in daily activities, ensuring their comfort and promoting autonomy. Candidates should have completed a Nursing Assistant Program and possess effective communication skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist residents in daily living activities to meet their physical and emotional needs.
• Promote residents' autonomy and choice.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Equipment operation

Physical fitness for job duties

Education

Grade 10 and completion of a Health Aide program

Registration with BC Care Aide registry

Job description

Health Aide (RCA HCA) Long-Term Care Only - (214913)

Cairnsmore Place - Duncan, BC V9L 1E8 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Cairnsmore Place - HCA

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

07:00-13:00, 15:00-22:00

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$29.83 - $29.83

Paid FTE

0.79

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

56.25

Planned Start Date

Jun. 2 2025

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Aug. 31 2025

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.