Health Aide (RCA HCA) Long-Term Care Only

Close Date Location Gorge Road Hospital (GRH) - Victoria, BC V9A 1L2 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 0700-1300/0700-1500 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Temp PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $31.64 - $31.64 Paid FTE 0.76 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 54.08 Planned Start Date Jun. 12 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Dec. 2 2026 Pending Return of Incumbent Yes CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Yes

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), 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 Manager and under the supervision and direction of the registered nurse or designate, the Health Aide assists the resident /client in activities of daily living to meet physical, emotional, psychosocial and spiritual needs and maintain optimal functioning while promoting residents' autonomy and choice.

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 registry. Skills And Abilities
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Deal with others effectively.
• Operate related equipment.
• Physically able to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to type. Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD3017.pdf Additional information for applicants Additional Clauses FBA: This temporary position may be extended or ended at the discretion of the hiring manager based on the departmental requirements. Requisition CA Facilities Subsector Affiliation/Union HEU