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Health Care Assistant

@ Island Health

Victoria, British Columbia

Per diem
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Overview

Island Health is hiring a per diem Health Care Assistant to provide personal care and nursing procedures for patients and residents under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The work covers comfort, hygiene and therapeutic care according to established policies, with a shared responsibility for patient and staff safety. Candidates must hold Grade 10 plus a recognized nursing assistant or health aide program and be registered with the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide personal care and hygiene to patients and residents
  • Carry out nursing procedures under Registered Nurse direction
  • Support comfort and therapeutic needs
  • Follow established policies and safety standards

Requirements summary:

  • Grade 10 plus recognized Nursing Assistant or Health Aide program
  • Registered with BC Care Aide registry
  • Effective verbal and written communication
  • Physical ability to perform duties
  • Ability to organize work and operate equipment

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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

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic, Care home
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
EducationHigh school (required)
Fields of studyNursing Assistant, Health Aide

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Island Health

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Job description

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 Nurse Manager or designate and under the guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse, conducts personal care and nursing procedures to meet the comfort, hygiene and therapeutic needs of the patient/resident according to established policies and procedures.

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

Skills And Abilities

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

Link to Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD452.pdf

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