*New Opportunities for Casual Care Aides! - #188268

Interior Health Authority


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Kelowna, BC
Contract type: Part time
We have casual Care Aide opportunities available throughout Interior Health. These opportunities may be in Acute, Long-term Care, and Community settings. Casual Employees are not guaranteed hours of work and hours can range from 0-37.5 hours per week on an as-needed basis.

Applicants are required to provide proof of their registration on the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry, an up to date copy of their resume, and a copy of a valid BC Drivers License (for Community Health Worker positions only).

Eligible applicants who have provided the required documentation may be sent a pre-screening request. If your responses match current operational needs for locations and type of work, our Recruiters may be in contact to discuss next steps. Local candidates may be given first consideration on available opportunities, as there are limited housing and public transportation options in many of our rural communities. Applicants from outside of the local area are strongly encouraged to research housing and transportation before determining their preferred locations.

We Currently Have Need In The Following Areas

  • Community Health Worker in Ashcroft, Fernie, Logan Lake, Sparwood
  • Long-term Care Aide in Kaslo, Merritt, New Denver

Who We Are

Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work.  Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.  

What We Offer

We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions, to support you at every stage of your career:

  • Employee & Family Assistance Program
  • Employer paid training/education opportunities
  • Generous Vacation Entitlement
  • Employer Paid Health Benefits
  • Municipal Pension Plan
  • Shift Premiums
  • Competitive wages

About The Job

As an Acute Care Aide you will work as an integral part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, who provide care and support in a hospital setting. Working under the direction of nurses, Care Aides have key responsibilities in the individual care plan for each patient to meet their physical, emotional and social needs. Wages for Care Aides working in acute care are $29.83 per hour.

As a Long-term Care Aide you will work as an integral part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, who provide care and support in a long-term care setting. Working under the direction of nurses, Long-term Care Aides have key responsibilities in the individual care plan for each resident to meet their physical, emotional and social needs. Wages for Care Aides working in long-term care are: $29.83 per hour.

As a Community Health Worker, you will work as part of a dynamic team of healthcare professionals who support Community Clients’ independence and ability to stay at home. Community Health Workers provide home support services to clients by assisting with activities of daily living and supporting and encouraging maximum independence. Wages for Community Health Workers are: $27.92 to $29.60 per hour.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers as well as one of B.C’s Top Employers!

Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply Today!

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