Health Care Aide (HCA)

Nurse Next Door; Sechelt; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Competitive pay $22–$25/hr

Benefits after 24+ hours/wk

Growth & career development

24/7 client care support

Job summary

Nurse Next Door in Sechelt, BC is hiring caregivers who share our Happier Aging philosophy, delivering compassionate in-home care across the Sunshine Coast. This role offers flexible hours (12–35 hours per week), opportunities to build strong client relationships, and competitive pay between $22 and $25 per hour plus benefits after 24 hours.

Join a team that values honesty, clear communication, and caring, patient service, and supports your growth through ongoing training and a community-focused

Qualifications

• Honest and reliable behavior in caregiving roles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Calm and compassionate demeanor with clients and families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Happier Aging and client-focused home care.
• Assist with activities of daily living (meal prep, light housekeeping, errands, companionship, personal care).
• Follow care plans outlined by the Care Designer.
• Meet safety needs and use equipment properly.

Skills

Honest

Communicator

Decision making

Calm under pressure

Compassionate

Problem solving

Education

Health Care Certification

Job description

Career with Purpose and Heart

Happier Aging Philosophy

you.

Caregiving as a Career

At Nurse Next Door, we believe that getting older doesn’t have to feel sad or helpless. Instead, aging should be celebrated. That’s what we call Happier Aging. We bring Happier Aging to everyone: ourselves, our team, our community and the world.

Happier Aging starts with you. Caregiving as a Career: a career that is respected, valued and offers personal professional growth opportunities.

We are redefining the home care industry and are a career destination in North America. We believe in Caregiving as a Career: a career that is respected, valued and offers personal professional growth opportunities.

Caregiving as a Career starts with our People Promise, entered in the belief that you can thrive at work and have fun along the way. This is what we are all about.

We form genuine relationships and support our team members to achieve their wildest dreams through leading with care, our Bold Kindness philosophy.

Are You Looking For

• Control over your work / life balance
• Flexible working hours (minimum 12 hours - maximum 35 hours) that fit into your schedule
• Longer visits with clients to enable delivery of care (2-3 hours rather than 30-45 minutes)
• A great team environment
• Competitive compensation
• A career that truly helps our community and makes a difference

We Are Looking For Exceptional Team Members Who Are

• Honest and reliable
• Great communicators and an even better listener
• Competent at making decisions, demonstrates initiative and common sense
• Cool and calm under pressure
• Compassionate and patient
• Able to problem solve

What We Offer

• Nurse Next Door People Promise, you love coming to work
• Flexibility in hours and scheduling to match your lifestyle needs
• Compensation: $22.00 to $25.00 per hour
• Benefits package (24+ hours worked per week)
• Growth and career development24/7 assistance related to client care

Responsibilities And Duties

• Passion for delivering Happier Aging and client focused care in home and community settings
• Assisting clients with activities of daily living: meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands, companionship, personal care
• Execute on the client’s care plan as outlined by the Care Designer
• Meet the safety needs of the client and use equipment safely and properly
• Function within the limits of your own experience and knowledge, while practicing safely and competently within the job description
• Reviewing progress notes prior to a visit, completing records and documentation accurately and carrying out all assignments as requested.
• Service the Sunshine Coast area
• Visit times (7am - 8pm) weekdays and weekends

Requirements

• 2 years previous caregiving experience
• Exception communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proof of BC Health Care Certification (Registry #)
• Current TB Screen and Criminal Record Check
• Must be able to legally work in BC, Canada to apply for this position
• Valid driver’s license

Nurse Next Door is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made throughout the recruitment process and during employment.