Earn $31.64 per hour as a Health Care Aide in Canada (SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE)

Provide Compassionate, Hands-On Care in a Supportive Nursing Home Setting on Vancouver Island
Job Category: Work For Foreigners
Job Position: Health Care Aide
Employer: YARROW LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Location: Duncan, BC
Wage: $31.64 Per Hour
Job Type: Permanent Employment, Full time
Schedule: Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, On call
LMIA Sponsorship: Available for qualified international candidates

Job Overview
YARROW LIMITED PARTNERSHIP is seeking dedicated Health Care Aides to support residents in a nursing home/home for the aged in Duncan, BC. This role is ideal for a caring professional who is committed to resident dignity, comfort, and safety. You will assist with essential daily care, monitor basic vital signs, support mobility and positioning, help maintain clean and comfortable rooms, and respond calmly during emergencies. If you thrive in a team-based care environment and want stable, well-compensated full-time work with strong benefits and opportunities to build a long-term career in continuing care, we welcome your application.

Languages: English

Education

• College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Credentials

• Health Care Aide Certificate required
• First Aid training is an asset (emergency response duties included)

Experience

• Experience is an asset; new graduates and internationally trained candidates with relevant training are encouraged to apply (where eligible)

Work Setting

• Nursing home/home for the aged
• Rural area and remote location
• Willingness to relocate is an asset for out-of-area applicants
• Team-based care environment with established routines and resident care plans

Key Responsibilities (Tasks)

• Supply and empty bed pans and assist residents with toileting needs respectfully
• Take and record patients’ blood pressure, temperature, and pulse as required
• Serve meal trays and feed patients/residents who require assistance
• Weigh, lift, turn, and position patients/residents safely to support comfort and prevent skin breakdown
• Transport patients/residents by wheelchair or stretcher and assist with safe transfers and mobility
• Make beds and maintain patients’ rooms, including cleanliness, comfort, and basic organization
• Maintain inventory of supplies and notify appropriate staff when items need replenishment
• Deliver messages, reports, requisitions, and specimens between departments as assigned
• Administer first aid in emergency situations and follow established reporting procedures
• Observe changes in resident condition or behavior and communicate concerns promptly to nursing staff
• Support resident dignity, privacy, and emotional well-being through respectful interaction and reassurance
• Follow infection prevention and control practices, including hygiene, PPE use, and safe handling of soiled items

Security and Safety Requirements

• Criminal record check required
• Immunization records required
• Must be able to follow facility safety protocols and resident confidentiality requirements

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Shift work including weekends, nights, and on-call as needed
• Physically active role requiring standing and walking for extended periods
• Frequent lifting, turning, repositioning, and transferring of residents using safe techniques and equipment
• Ability to work calmly in a busy care environment and respond to urgent situations appropriately
• Strong attention to detail for vital signs, resident comfort, and safety routines

Personal Suitability

• Compassionate, respectful, and patient with elderly residents
• Strong client focus and commitment to dignity-centered care
• Dependable, punctual, and accountable with consistent attendance
• Clear communication skills and ability to follow care plans and instructions
• Team player who collaborates well with nurses, aides, and support staff
• Emotionally mature and professional when supporting residents and families
• Good judgement and ability to remain calm under pressure
• Organized and attentive to hygiene, infection control, and safety procedures
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and maintain consistent care standards
• Respect for privacy, confidentiality, and workplace policies

Benefits

• Health benefits including dental plan, health care plan, and vision care benefits
• Financial benefits as per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits

Who Can Apply to This Job?

• Canadian citizens
• Permanent residents of Canada
• Temporary residents of Canada
• Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit
• International candidates eligible for LMIA sponsorship

How to Apply
Online: Apply on Company’s Website