Health Care Aides (HCAs) conduct home visits to provide chronic and acute care and wellness services to Community Members. HCAs apply a structured client assessment process that includes on-going reassessment to determine client needs, family supports, and service allocations. Following the individual client assessment and care plans, HCAs provide medical support to clients with their daily living activities, including personal, social, physical, and spiritual needs. HCAs ensure that all clients are treated fairly with kindness, dignity, and respect.
HCA positions are part of the Health Services Team and have an overall objective to provide KCFN Community Members with effective home services that enhance health and well-being.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES The duties & responsibilities of HCAs include (but are not limited to):
Assists clients with daily activities (eating, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene)
Performs or assists clients with light meal preparation, encouraging nutrition & healthy food selection
Checks & records relevant vitals/measurements (BP, temperature, blood glucose, fluid intake and output); collects specimens as required
Assists nurses with wound care & treatments as required
Ensures proper usage of prescribed medications (does not administer medications)
Monitors progress, symptoms and behavior and reports key observations or client safety concerns or emergencies to medical health practitioners
Accompanies/drives clients to appointments
Assists clients with mobility issues (weigh, lift, turn & position them)
Advocates for clients’ needs & supports
Assists with respite & palliative care support
Performs care-based cleaning including emptying/cleaning commodes
Administers first aid in the event of an emergency
Maintains a log of clients’ home visits & duties that are performed




Maintains supplies inventory and performs sterilization of equipment
Other duties as assigned by the management
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Licensed Care Aid Certification or Home Support Certificate
Must have current registration with the BC Care Aide Registry
2+ years working as an HCA – strong asset
Experience working with an EMR (electronic medical record) system – solid asset
Strong organizational, communication and conflict resolution skills (trauma informed)
Experience working with First Nation organizations (in a remote setting) – asset
An understanding and appreciation of Nuu-chah-nulth culture/Ka:'yu:'k't'h' language/protocols
OTHER Capable and willing to travel (ie training, meetings, client support)
Capable and willing to travel via boat/plane and on remote logging roads
Valid driver’s license & an acceptable driver’s abstract
WHMIS, violence & harassment awareness training (or willing to complete)
Valid First Aid Certificate – required
An acceptable vulnerable Police Information Check (formerly known as an enhanced RCMP criminal record check) – required
Company Location Campbell River
Contact Info START DATE: ASAP
STATUS: F/T, P/T & Term Positions CLOSING DATE & TIME: Open until filled
WAGE: $25.00 to $34.00 per hour BASED OUT OF: Campbell River or Houpsitas
TO APPLY: E-mail cover letter & resume to: Dwayne Worthing, Chief Human Resources Officer, [email protected] citing “HCA” in the subject heading of your e-mail.
In accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act, preference may be given to Indigenous applicants.
We thank all those who apply, however only those shortlisted will be contacted for interviews.
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📌 HEALTH CARE AIDE (ouf) (British Columbia)
🏢 Ka:’yu:’k’t’h’/Che:k’tles7et’h’ First Nations Government
📍 British Columbia