Job Description
Health Care Assistant Jobs in Canada 2023
Victoria
In accordance with the vision, purpose, and values, as well as the strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a shared responsibility; consequently, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent to all aspects of this position.
Under the guidance and direction of a registered nurse and reporting to the nurse manager or person in charge, performs personal care and nursing procedures to meet the comfort, hygiene, and therapeutic needs of the patient or resident in accordance with established policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
graduation from a recognised nursing assistant programme, such as a health aide programme or similar, following completion of the 10th grade. Certified by the BC Care Aide
Skills And Abilities
ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
Possessing the physical ability to carry out job duties.
ability to effectively interact with people.
- capacity for organising labour.
- capability to operate relevant machinery.
- Job Requirements: https://jd.viha.ca/JD452.pdf
- ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
- Possessing the physical ability to carry out job duties.
- ability to effectively interact with people.
- capacity for organising labour.
- capability to operate relevant machinery.
Deadline: 2023-05-10
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I become an assistant in healthcare in Canada?
Admission Requirements
completion of English 12 or it’s equivalent with distinction. Meet the minimal English language standards of the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry. completion of the VIU Health Care Assistant Program’s Self-Declaration of English Proficiency form. Fill out a personal profile form.
How much does a Canadian healthcare assistant earn?
$47,167 annually
How much does a Canadian healthcare assistant make? The average annual compensation for a health care assistant in Canada is $47,167, or $24.19 per hour. The starting salary for entry-level employment is $38,454 per year, while most experienced individuals earn up to $64,350 per year.
Is a medical assistant the same as a nurse?
They undergo training comparable to that of practical nurses, with an emphasis on administration and assistance. In contrast to nurses, healthcare assistants have less involvement in specimen collection, wound treatment, and vital sign monitoring.
