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.

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. Assists clients with daily activities (eating, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene) Performs or assists clients with light meal preparation, encouraging nutrition & healthy food selection Assists nurses with wound care & treatments as required Monitors progress,



symptoms and behavior and reports key observations or client safety concerns or emergencies to medical health practitioners Assists with respite & palliative care support Performs care-based cleaning including emptying/cleaning commodes Administers first aid in the event of an emergency Maintains supplies inventory and performs sterilization of equipment Licensed Care Aid Certification or Home Support Certificate ~ Must have current registration with the BC Care Aide Registry ~2+ years working as an HCA – solid asset ~ Experience working with an EMR (electronic medical record) system – strong asset ~ 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 Capable and willing to travel (ie training, meetings, client support) Capable and willing to travel via boat/plane and on remote logging roads 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 START DATE : ASAP WAGE : $25.00 to $34.00 per hour BASED OUT OF : Campbell River or Houpsitas In accordance theCanadian Human Rights Act, preference may be given to Indigenous applicants. #

📌 Healthcare Assistant Home Care (Campbell River)
🏢 Ka:’yu:’k’t’h’/Che:k’tles7et’h’ First Nations Government
📍 Campbell River