Household Care Aide - Temporary PT 157H26

Providence Living; Comox; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Providence Living at The Views in Comox, BC is hiring a Household Care Aide on a temporary part-time basis. Reporting to the Director of Care, you will assist residents with daily living tasks in a homelike environment and collaborate with the household care team.

This 0.66 FTE role includes shifts 0700-1330 and 1600-2100 with rotating days. A recognized Health Care Assistant program completion and BC Care Aide Registry registration are required.

Qualifications

• Grade 10, plus graduation from a recognized Health Care Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care to residents (bathing, grooming, etc.).
• Provides food service and feeding assistance as required.
• Transfers and mobility assistance with appropriate techniques and equipment.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and homelike environment.
• Documents observations and reports changes to the Nurse.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Organizational skills

Equipment operation

Education

Health Care Assistant program

Grade 10

BC Care Aide Registry

Job description

Household Care Aide - Temporary PT 157H26

Job Category: Nursing and Caregiving

Requisition Number: HOUSE001762

• Posted : October 13, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $31.64 CAD per hour

Locations

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Providence Living at The Views
Rodello St
Comox, BC V9M, CAN

Description

POSTING: HEU 157H26
STATUS: Temporary Part Time
CLASSIFICATION:Nursing Unit Assistant (15301)
WORK AREA: Providence Living at The Views; PCN 01009027042; Woodland View 2
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 2, 2026
HOURS: 0700-1330 / 1600-2100 (0.66 FTE, 47 biweekly hours)
DAYS OFF: Rotating
SALARY: Grid 22 / $31.64 hourly

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Care, and working under the general supervision of a Registered or Licensed Practical Nurse (RN/LPN), the Household Care Aide works collaboratively with the household care team to support residents in establishing and maintaining a pleasant, safe and homelike atmosphere in the designated household. This position provides routine nursing care, and in partnership with other members of the household care team, assists with mealtime and housekeeping activities, and supports residents in engaging in life’s pleasures within the household such as watching television, reading the newspaper, playing cards, solving puzzles, etc.).

Duties:

1. Provides personal care to residents such as bathing, care of skin, hair, mouth, feet, nails, dressing, etc.

2. Provides food service such as serving and feeding residents as required, providing nourishment when indicated. Prepares and cooks established food items using household equipment such as the microwave or the stove, and assists with other mealtime activities such as heating prepared food, and making tea, coffee, and toast. May assign tasks to Multi-Service Workers assigned to the household.

3. Performs transfers of residents to and from bed, toilet, tub, using correct lifting and transfer techniques as indicated utilizing mechanical aids when appropriate. Transports residents by wheelchair, stretcher or walking.

4. Appropriately uses and applies comfort and safety measures such as bed cradles, foot boards, and bags, air foam cushions, bed rails, restraints.

5. Provides for elimination needs as directed; measures and records fluid intake and output; collects and labels routine specimens; initiates bowel intervention.

6. Weighs residents, takes temperature, pulse and respiration, and reports appropriately.

7. Provides passive exercises in conjunction with activities of daily living, as directed. Encourages and assists in active exercise to ensure rehabilitation and/or maintenance of optimal functional levels.

8. In collaboration with the household team, promotes resident’s recreational and social activities by listening to and/or observing residents wishes about how they want to spend their day, assisting the resident to achieve what they want to do, retrieving any related equipment/supply to assist the resident in their desired endeavours (e.g., cleaning supplies, cooking or baking items, adaptive equipment, etc.). Provides the necessary support to assist the resident in participating in recreational and social activities for as long as the resident wants and needs.

9. Maintains a clean, well-organized, safe environment for residents and staff by assisting with light housekeeping duties such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming, dusting, washing dishes, and washing, drying, folding, and delivering laundry.

10. Assesses need to initiate appropriate action in emergency situations such as fire, falls, respiratory obstruction, loss of consciousness. Summons appropriate assistance and emergency equipment.

11. Documents observations regarding household activities and care and reports to the Nurse any physical, social or mental changes in the residents. Assists in modification of care plans.

12. In accordance with policy, handles residents’ personal belongings such as hearing aids, dentures, wheelchairs, walkers, etc. with care and respect.

13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training and Experience:

Grade 10, plus graduation from a recognized Health Care Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry.

Skills and Abilities:

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

This posting will remain open until successfully filled. All internal applicants received by 08:30 am October 20, 2026, will be given first consideration.