Posted 29 days ago
Health Aide (RCA HCA) Long-Term Care Only
@ Island Health
Campbell River, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a temporary Health Aide (RCA HCA) for long-term care, working under the supervision of a registered nurse to help residents with daily living activities. The work covers physical, emotional, psychosocial and spiritual care while promoting resident autonomy and choice. Candidates need a Health Aide or nursing assistant credential and BC Care Aide registry registration.
Responsibilities:
- Assist residents with activities of daily living
- Meet physical, emotional, psychosocial and spiritual needs
- Promote resident autonomy and choice
- Work under supervision of registered nurse
- Contribute to continuous quality and safety improvement
Requirements summary:
- Grade 10 plus nursing assistant or Health Aide program graduation
- Registration with BC Care Aide registry
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to type
- Physically able to carry out duties
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-21
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required), Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Health Aide, Nursing Assistant |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,258 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), 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 and under the supervision and direction of the registered nurse or designate, the Health Aide assists the resident /client in activities of daily living to meet physical, emotional, psychosocial and spiritual needs and maintain optimal functioning while promoting residents' autonomy and choice.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Grade 10 plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program such as a Health Aide program or equivalent. Registered with the BC Care Aide registry.
Skills And Abilities
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Deal with others effectively.
- Operate related equipment.
- Physically able to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to type.
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