Health Care Support Worker

Powell River Educational Services Society; Powell River; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational services provider in Powell River is seeking a full-time Health Care Support Worker. Responsibilities include providing non-direct healthcare support, assisting with meals, and performing housekeeping tasks. Applicants must have Grade 10 education and be eligible for the Health Care Access Program. The position offers on-the-job training and opportunities for further education in health care.

Benefits

Education costs covered

On-the-job training

Stipend during training

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for the Health Care Access Program.
• Completion of Grade 10 is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-direct healthcare supports to clients.
• Assist with mealtime activities and transport clients.
• Perform housekeeping duties as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Physical capability

Ability to operate equipment

Education

Grade 10 (including English 10 or equivalent)

Eligible for Health Care Access Program

Job description

Location: Powell River/qathet Regional District

Salary Or Wage: $24.80 per hour

Job Type: Full Time

List of Requirements

Education and Experience

• Eligible for the Health Care Access Program.
• Grade 10 (including successful completion of English 10 or equivalent).

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to deal with others effectively
• Ability to organize work
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to operate related equipment

List of Duties

• Participates as an integral member of a healthcare delivery team to provide a variety of non-direct and/or non-clinical healthcare supports to clients, residents, families and/or visitors to meet established needs.
• Establishes rapport with clients, residents and families, and assists in promoting physical, emotional, cultural, social, and spiritual well-being. Observes clients and residents, and their environments, to identify and report unsafe conditions, behavioral and/or physical changes to designated supervisor.
• Assists with mealtime activities; sets up, welcomes and transports clients or residents to dining areas, sets up and collects meal trays, assists with limited food preparation such as heating prepared food, making tea, coffee, toast, etc. where clients or residents require support.
• Provides assistance in carrying out activities; sets up supplies and equipment, assists with transporting clients or residents to designated areas, encourages participation in activities and provides support to clients or residents where required.
• Performs housekeeping duties such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming, dusting, washing dishes, and washing, drying, folding, and delivering laundry, where required.
• Greets visitors and others in accordance with established safety, security and infection control procedures and guidelines; provides information and/or redirects to appropriate person or area, where required.
• Checks and restocks supplies as required, including personal care, first aid, and housekeeping supplies and assists in taking inventory.
• Completes and maintains related records electronically, or using documents such as inter-shift communication books, daily log sheets and progress reports related to non-direct and/or non-clinical healthcare activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Kiwanis Garden Manor Assisted Living is seeking to sponsor a student health care worker in the Health Career Access Program (HCAP).
• The HCAP provides a path for applicants with no health care experience to start a career and receive on-the-job training.
• Student will work on-site as an Health Care Support Worker and then enter the VIU Health Care Aide program in Spring 2026.
• Education program lasts for six months and student receives a stipend while attending school.
• All educational costs are covered. One Year Return of Service after program completion is required.
• For program requirements and more information, see HCAP Program .
• To apply, send your resume and cover letter to Eric Hargrave via email. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for next steps.

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