Health Care Support Worker (Training) HCAP

Baptist Housing Seniors Living; White Rock; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior living care provider in White Rock seeks Health Care Support Workers for a paid training opportunity via the Health Career Access Program. Candidates will provide non-direct healthcare support to seniors in various settings. This role requires compassion, communication skills, and commitment. Successful candidates will have a Grade 10 education and be able to work full-time for 3–6 months while attending college for the Health Care Assistant Program.

Benefits

Wage of $24.80

Extended health and dental benefits

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10, including English 10, or equivalent.
• No prior HCA training program completion in BC required.
• Canadian citizenship or permanent residency required.

Responsibilities

• Provide non-direct and non-clinical healthcare support.
• Assist clients, residents, and families in long-term care.
• Follow established care plans and safety protocols.

Skills

Kindness

Compassion

Communication

Patience

Flexibility

Education

Completion of Grade 10

English Language Proficiency Test

Job description

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates who are currently employed as Health Care Assistants and possess a Care Aide Registry # are not eligible for the HCAP program. If this applies to you, please consider applying for our Resident Care Aide position on the Baptist Housing website.

**We are currently recruiting students for late October, 2025.

The Opportunity

At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity for you to help our seniors experience life well in supportive communities. As a member of our team, you can experience a fulfilling career while working in a collaborative environment where support for you is prioritized. Join our team for a paid training opportunity as a Health Care Support worker via the Health Career Access Program (HCAP).

About HCAP

The Health Career Access Program (HCAP) is a provincial program, designed for individuals who are aspiring to pursue a healthcare career. Starting as a Health Care Support Worker, participants will be provided paid training to transition into the role of a Health Care Assistant (HCA). Within the framework of HCAP, the province covers the cost of your post-secondary education while facilitating your placement in an entry-level position within the care sector. Upon successful completion of the training, candidates become eligible to register as a Care Aide with the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry. Those who accept this opportunity commit to remaining employed as a Care Aide at Baptist Housing for 12 months following graduation. HCAP provides a viable pathway for individuals without prior healthcare experience, offering a combination of employment and sponsored training for a fulfilling career in the healthcare sector.

*To read more about HCAP, and the terms and conditions, please visit the Province’s website using the following web link: Read more Please also see the qualifying Requirements section at the end of this posting.

About The Role

*This is a temporary full-time position while you are in the program.

Working under the guidance of the Administrator, Registered Nurse, or another regulated healthcare professional, the Health Care Support Worker will provide a range of non-direct and non-clinical healthcare support to clients, residents, families, and visitors in long-term care, assisted living, and home settings. These duties will align with established care plans and safety protocols. You will work out of our Evergreen Community, located in White Rock, BC.

About You

You deeply care for seniors and build strong relationships with them. You're known for being kind, patient, and compassionate, even when things get tough. You're great at talking to people and listening carefully, which helps you earn trust and respect. You always show up on time and finish tasks reliably. Safety is super important to you, so you handle physical interactions gently. You're flexible and can think fast when plans change or surprises come up.

About Us

Baptist Housing provides enhanced living communities and exceptional care to over 2700 seniors in British Columbia. We provide long-term care, assisted living, independent living, and home support in our communities in Kelowna, Vancouver, and Victoria. We serve through a culture of caring where we put the wellness of our residents first in a person-centred approach. We live out a servant leadership model that collaborates in teams and builds strong relationships while exemplifying Christ-like values. We're a committed group of people who bring their whole selves to work, and we're also FUN! We take what we do seriously, but not ourselves. We're affiliated with the Fellowship Pacific Baptist churches.

Compensation & Benefits

Your total compensation includes a wage of $24.80 outlined by Fraser Health’s HCAP program. Eligible for extended health and dental following six months employment until end of HCAP schooling. You will be welcomed into a warm and supportive work environment.

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Our Promise

At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity for you to help our seniors experience life well in supportive communities. As a member of our team, you can experience a fulfilling career while working in a collaborative environment where support for you is prioritized. Joining Baptist Housing means becoming a part of a committed and compassionate team that strives to create a warm and relational community where you can confidently bring your whole self to work, knowing that your contributions are valued and recognized. Our people and our values are what set us apart, and together we make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

Why Work at Baptist Housing?

• Meaningful Service: Your work matters! You can make a real impact on the lives of our residents. Your role is both fulfilling and purposeful.
• Supportive & Fun Community: We're more than colleagues. Experience a supportive, safe and fun environment where we take our work seriously, but not ourselves.
• Recognition & Appreciation: Experience appreciation events and receive recognition awards through our team programs.

Requirements

• Completion of Grade 10, including the successful completion of English 10, or equivalency, plus 7+ years of education in English or 3+ years at a high school or college level;
• For candidates who did not acquire a Grade 10 certificate/education from Canada, successful completion of a recentEnglish Language Proficiency Test is required. E.g., CLBPT, IELTS, TOEFL, IBT. Candidates contacted for an interview will be asked to produce a copy of their English Language Proficiency Test before their scheduled interview.
• No prior completion of an HCA training program in BC; not currently employed in an HCA role; and
• Canadian citizenship or permanent residency. Proof of documentation will be requested.
• The candidate must be able to work full-time for 3–6 months as a trainee and attend college full-time for 6 months in a Health Care Assistant Program which includes a practicum and preceptorship.