Job Description

Health Care Assistant, Free Training Opportunity #2025-063

Location:

Vanderhoof, BC

Term:

Up to9 months Paid Training

Vacancies

: 2 positions

Posting Date:

November 4, 2025,

Closing Date:

Nov 28, 2025

Start Date: Health Care Support Worker:

December 15, 2025, to December 23, 2025

Health Care Assistant (HCA) Training Program:

January 5, 2026, to October 2, 2026

Salary:

$24.80/hr or $930 weekly stipend while in training

Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) Position Summary:

The HCSW is a non-clinical role that provides supports to clients and residents in long-term care and assisted living. HCSWs are supervised by nurses or other health care professionals where possible.

Participants must complete all pre-requisites courses and orientations prior to starting work. These include health and safety requirements; an HCSW online orientation; and a safety resource checklist. HCSWs are compensated for their time to complete the pre-requisite courses

Eligibility Requirements:

Entry requirements for the Health Care Support Worker training program are based on the minimum qualifications to register with the BC Health Care Aide Registry. The Education and Skills requirements include:

Education

Grade 10, including the successful completion of English 10 & Math 10, or equivalency. Candidates whose first language proficiency is not English must meet the English requirements and provide proof of English language proficiency, please visit this link: https://www.cachwr.bc.ca/resources/pdf/educators/HCA-Minimum-Program-Entry-Requirements.pdf

Required:

TB Screening Test Criminal Record Check clearance COVID19 & Influenza Vaccination This position requires union membership First Aid Level C or BLS, & Food Safe Level 1

Canadian citizenship or permanent residence

A $342 stipend is available to cover pre-requisites of FoodSafe & First Aid Level C or BLS

Health Care Assistant Program Overview:

While participating in HCAP, you will be enrolled in a Health Care Assistant (HCA) training program at a partnering post-secondary institution.

he Ministry of Health will direct employers to pay HCAP trainee's a stipend (funded by the Ministry) while they are on leave completing the education components. We anticipate this stipend will be $930/week and may be paid out with the employer's regular payroll (i.e. every 2 weeks). HCAP participants will be subject to a 12-month return-of-service. Employers will be provided with the negotiated return of service agreement. Upon successful completion of the 12-month HCA training program that includes 2 practicum placements, the employee will be eligible to register with the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry and become employed as an HCA.
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.80 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Vanderhoof, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident? To be eligible for the opportunity applicant with work permits can not be moved forward.
Location:

Vanderhoof, BC (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-11-30