Posted 16 days ago
Health Care Assistant
@ Island Health
Victoria, British Columbia
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
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 | Hospital or clinic, Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Fields of study | Nursing Assistant, Health Aide |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,257 |
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.pdfJournal
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