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Resident Care Aide / Ward Aide
@ Island Health
Alert Bay, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a temporary Resident Care Aide / Ward Aide to provide nursing assistance on the ward under the direction of the Manager. The work covers clerical duties, phones, patient transport, transcribing doctors' orders, distributing supplies and performing nursing procedures. Candidates must hold a recognized Nursing Assistant program and be registered with the BC Care Aide registry.
Responsibilities:
- Perform clerical duties and answer the phone
- Transport patients
- Transcribe doctors' orders and distribute supplies
- Perform nursing procedures under the Manager's direction
Requirements summary:
- Grade 10 plus recognized Nursing Assistant program or equivalent
- Registered with the BC Care Aide registry
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to deal with others effectively
- Physical ability to carry out the duties
- Ability to organize work and operate related equipment
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-22
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-22
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (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, patient 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.
Under the direction of the Manager or designate, the Nursing Assistant performs clerical duties, answers the phone, transports patients, transcribes doctors' orders, distributes supplies, performs nursing procedures as in the duties listed below.
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/JD1510.pdfJournal
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