Posted 17 days ago
Continuing Care Assistant
@ Island Health
British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a temporary Continuing Care Assistant to provide nursing care to assigned residents and patients under the Charge Nurse. The work covers personal care, feeding, hygiene, patient transport, recreational programs and charting. The role requires a Nursing Assistant program and BC Care Aide Registry registration.
Responsibilities:
- Provide nursing care to assigned residents and patients
- Perform vital sign measurements
- Assist with feeding, hygiene and patient transport
- Assist with social, recreational and physical therapy programs
- Assemble and maintain patient charts
Requirements summary:
- Grade 10 plus Nursing Assistant program graduation or equivalent
- Registration with the BC Care Aide Registry
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to deal effectively with others
- Physical ability to carry out the duties
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-22
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-22
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home, Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required), Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Nursing Assistant |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,247 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) 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 or designate, and under the general supervision of the Charge Nurse, provides nursing care to assigned residents and patients. Performs nursing procedures such as taking temperature, pulse and respiration in addition to patient care duties relating to feeding, personal hygiene, and transporting of patients. Assists in the various programmes for social, recreational, diversional, and physical therapy and performs clerical duties such as assembling and maintaining patient charts.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Grade 10 plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Registered with the BC Care Aide 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.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD450.pdfJournal
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