Posted 10 months ago
Patient Care Aide
@ Island Health
Duncan, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a Patient Care Aide on a per diem basis to deliver personal care to patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse and the interdisciplinary care team. The role includes documenting vital signs and care provided, and maintaining equipment and supplies. Candidates must hold a Nursing Assistant credential and BC Care Aide Registry registration.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver personal care to patients per plan of care
- Document vital signs and care provided
- Maintain equipment and supplies
- Support patients' physical, emotional and rehabilitation needs
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 keyboard 30 wpm
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-01-07
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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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 |
| Licences & certifications | BC Care Aide Registry registration |
| 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 | 1,246 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator or designate, under the direction of a Registered Nurse and the interdisciplinary health care team and in accordance with an established plan of care, the Patient Care Aide delivers personal care to patients to meet their identified physical, emotional, therapeutic rehabilitative needs; documents vital signs and care provided; maintains equipment and supplies.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Grade 10 plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Registration 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, such as a computer
- Ability to keyboard 30 wpm
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD4209.pdfJournal
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