Job Description

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Care Aide to join our Long-term Care team at Popular Ridge Pavillion in Trail, BC. If delivering patient-centered care is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, apply today!

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 the 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 RN's and LPN's, Care Aide's have key responsibilities in the individual care plan for each patient, ensuring their physical, emotional and social needs are supported, while promoting maximum independence.



Typical duties include:



Assisting with personal care and activities of daily living Assisting with mobility, transfers and related equipment Performing nursing procedures such as taking temperature, pulse and respiration Housekeeping activities relating to maintaining a safe and healthy environment Observing and reporting changes in patient behavior and condition Accompanying clients on outings and during social activities Performing clerical duties and delegated tasks

This is a Relief Part Time (0.74) opportunity until January 30, 2026, or the return of the incumbent.

Shifts of work will be scheduled evenings, Monday to Friday rotating from 16:00 to 22:06 hours.

About this Location

Poplar Ridge Pavillion is a residential facility attached to Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail. Poplar Ridge provides personal and nursing care 24 hours/day, 7 days/week to adults with complex health care needs requiring 24-hour professional care due to physical disability or mental or behavioral conditions, including brain injuries or dementia. Poplar Ridge is a 49-bed unit that was opened in 1970 on the second floor. There are 4 wards, 5 private rooms (one of these is a convalescent room), and 14 semi-private rooms. The meals are prepared by the acute hospital and brought to the floor in heated carts to be served by kitchen staff. There is approximately one care aide for 7.5 residents on day shift and one LPN and two care aides on nights. Poplar Ridge is considered one large unit with the nurse's station in the center of the facility and one dining room for all the residents.



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!

Grade 10 Graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant / Health Care Aide Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience Registration with the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker registry (please include your active number)


Along with a copy of your CV (or resume) please upload a copy of your health care certificate