Health Care Assistant; HCA

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.

Health Aide (RCA HCA) Long-Term Care Only – (226315)

Location: Brentwood House (BSCR) – Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1H4 CA (Primary)

Salary Range (Hourly Rate): $ – $

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS:

Start Date: Mar. 12 2026

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

TYPICAL

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


1. Assists the resident /client in maintaining a high level of personal hygiene including bathing, dressing, grooming, mouth care, skin care, nail care and hair care according to individual resident /client care needs as specified on the resident’s care plan. Provides bathing as per resident care plan.
2. Assists resident /client in meeting nutritional needs by encouraging independence with eating and drinking and providing assistance when and as required. Prepares and delivers nourishments and snacks. Promotes and provides adequate hydration based on resident needs.
3. In accordance with safety guidelines and based on the resident’s care plan, assists residents /clients with rest and mobilization based on their current condition/ability. This includes use of the pre-handling check and adherence to all safety protocols for transferring, use of mechanical lifts, bath lifts, use of transfer belts, assisting with walking, and ambulation by wheelchair / therapeutic chair, positioning in bed or wheelchair and use of commode.
4. In accordance with established policies and procedures, encourages independence in maintaining continence, which will include: routine toileting, changing incontinence products, applying and caring for urinary drainage systems, ostomy care. Collects specimens and records intake and outputs. May administer suppositories and enemas under the direction of the RN/LPN.
5. Documents observations about the residents’ condition and care given on the health record using appropriate forms and reports changes in resident condition to the care team. Participates in the development of resident care plans in collaboration with the care team.
6. Performs resident /client assessment including: taking and recording temperature [oral, axilla, tympanic] pulse and respiration. Measures and records height and weight, and intake and output and documents as per facility policy.
7. Promotes skin integrity by encouraging mobility and observing and reporting any changes in skin condition. Applies medicated and non-medicated lotions, hot and cold packs, non-sterile dressings as directed by the RN or LPN. Monitors pressure relieving surfaces and reports any changes.
8. Assists in the appropriate use and maintenance of supportive devices including: sensory aids (hearing aides/glasses), communication devices, prostheses, compression stockings, splints and oxygen therapy.
9. Supports residents /clients in meeting their psychosocial/spiritual needs including facilitating attendance at programs or events. Participates /assists during programs and events as required. Supports community / volunteer programs in the facility that enhances the quality of life for the resident /client.
10. Utilizes appropriate communications skills both verbal and non-verbal in caring for residents/ clients and families. Verbally communicates observations of…