Vancouver Coastal Health·District of North Vancouver, British Columbia
Provides non-direct and non-clinical healthcare support to clients, residents, and families in long term care and home settings. Works under the direction of a Registered Nurse to implement established care plans and safety requirements.
Please note that the internal competition for this position is now closed, however we are still accepting late applications from qualified internal candidates. Should you choose to apply, your application will only be considered after on-time internal applicants have been considered. TRAINING OPPORTUNITY Vancouver Coastal Health is looking to hire Health Care Support Workers via the Health Career Access Program (HCAP). Upon completing the training opportunity, successful candidates will be eligible to register as a Care Aide with the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry. Candidates accepting this training opportunity agree to remain with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) as regular Care Aides for 12 months subsequent to graduating.Funding will consist of 100% of wages, tuition and books during the training program. Applicants will be assigned schools based on seat availability.
Description
JOB
SUMMARY:Within the context of a client and family centered care model and in accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Health Care Support Worker works under the direction of a Registered Nurse or another regulated healthcare professional, performs a variety of non-direct and/or non-clinical healthcare supports to clients, residents, families, and/or visitors in long term care, assisted living and home settings in accordance with the established care plan and safety requirements.QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Grade 10, including successful completion of English 10 or equivalency. Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesAbility to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.Ability to deal with others effectively.Ability to organize work.Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.Ability to operate related equipment.The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check. Details At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.
Requires Grade 10 completion, including English 10 or equivalency. Candidates must possess the physical ability to perform duties and the ability to communicate effectively.
Market context
In British Columbia, health care support worker roles are typically in steady demand across care settings, especially where employers need reliable support staff with HCA credentials. These positions can be competitive because hiring teams often look for both credentialed training and strong people skills, including a genuine interest in customer experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your HCA credential and tailor your application to show patient-focused service.