Home Health Aide Jobs in British Columbia

A Home Health Aide (HHA) plays a pivotal role in the nursing industry by providing personal care to patients who require assistance with daily tasks within their homes. HHAs often work with the elderly, the chronically ill, and those recovering from injury or surgery who may be unable to care for themselves. They assist with activities such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, medication management and sometimes, transportation to medical appointments. They also monitor patients' vital signs, illness symptoms, and physical and emotional well-being, providing a critical link between the patient and the healthcare team.

Key skills that a Home Health Aide should possess include compassion, patience, good communication and interpersonal skills, physical stamina, and a strong sense of responsibility. Additionally, they must be trained in basic emergency response and understanding of safety and sanitation procedures. Certification requirements may differ by location, but most HHAs should have a high school diploma, complete a state approved training program and pass a competency examination. Prior to becoming a Home Health Aide, one might have held positions such as a personal care aide, nursing assistant, or a caregiver, roles that involve direct care provision and allow for the accumulation of relevant experience.

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Caregiver wanted

  • Surrey, BC
  • 3 hours ago
  • Surrey, BC
  • 3 hours ago

Need Caregiver as soon as possible Please contact ... Suitable candidates will get support with immigration if needed.

Caregiver for Male Special Needs

  • West Vancouver, BC
  • 1 day ago
  • West Vancouver, BC
  • 1 day ago

Personal Care for an amazing young man All Genders can apply, looking for a fast learner, sense of humour, and kind person to care for our Son. Part-time to begin/training available....

Home Support Worker - Care Aide needed

  • Falkland, BC
  • 2 days ago
  • Falkland, BC
  • 2 days ago

Home Support Worker needed, no certification or experience required. All Training Provided.. With Pay. Quadriplegic male looking for a personal attendant/caregiver to assist with day to day care...

Hiring Live-In CAREGIVERS

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 3 days ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 3 days ago

Offering companionship and helping with activities. Requirements: Experience in providing live-in support. Experience with mild dementia care, incontinence care, and personal care assistance....

Experienced Caregiver - Part-Time Permanent

  • New Westminster, BC
  • 3 days ago
  • New Westminster, BC
  • 3 days ago

skytrain station - Your services would just be for male 84 yrs old, mentally capable, slower mobility but able to do most things independently except need assistance in these areas you can service - Meal...

Caregiver/respite worker

  • Victoria, BC
  • 4 days ago
  • Victoria, BC
  • 4 days ago

Duties include, but are not limited to: Personal care, physiotherapies, cooking and cleaning, and having fun. Awake overnights, evenings and weekend shifts available. Training to start ASAP....

Seeking a evening caregiver for quadriplegic

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 5 days ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 5 days ago

Seeking a caregiver for Friday, Saturday personal care. Start at 9:00PM, end at midnight. Training will be provided. Not a cash job, you will be paid by cheque....

Child Caregiver - Private Home

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 5 days ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 5 days ago

Nanny / caregiver required for our family with 2 adorable boys ages 12 & 10 yrs old. Caregiver is required to take children to and from school and to appointments. Maintain a safe and healthy...

Live in or live out Caregiver full-time position on Salt Spring Island

  • Salt Spring Island, BC
  • 5 days ago
  • Salt Spring Island, BC
  • 5 days ago

Live-In Caregiver & Household Coordinator Full time, live-in position available starting [date] on Salt Spring Island, BC (Ganges). Responsibilities: Support for neurodivergent young adult with...

Child caregiver Private home

  • Burnaby, BC
  • 5 days ago
  • Burnaby, BC
  • 5 days ago

Nanny / caregiver required for our family with 2 adorable kids ages 12 & 10 yrs old. Caregiver is required to take children to and from school and to appointments. Maintain a safe and healthy...

Caregiver Panjabi or Hindi Language

  • Coquitlam, BC
  • 6 days ago
  • Coquitlam, BC
  • 6 days ago

Provide assistance with personal care. Assist with mobility, transfers and range of motion exercises. Handle meal planning, preparation and feeding. Properly manage household needs....

Lead Caregiver

  • Victoria, BC
  • 13 days ago
  • Victoria, BC
  • 13 days ago

This may include bathing, grooming, personal and dental hygiene, bowel and bladder functions, dressing, hair care, escorting to and from meals and activities and tidying residents room * Support team...

Community Health Nurse (RN) - Training May Be Offered

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 30+ days ago

TRAINING OPPORTUNITY Should there be insufficient qualified candidates available for the above position, VCH may offer an 8-week training program. Cover letter and resume are required. Learn more...

Community Health Nurse (RN)

  • Vancouver, BC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Vancouver, BC
  • 60+ days ago

Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr. Job Summary Come work as a Community Health Nurse with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is...

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Salary for Home Health Aide Jobs in British Columbia

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Home Health Aide positions.



Highest Education Level

Home Health Aides in British Columbia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
26.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
21.5%
High School or GED
21.1%
Associate's Degree
18.0%
Master's Degree
8.7%
Some College
1.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some High School
0.9%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Home Health Aides in British Columbia
Less than 1 year
39.1%
None
31.2%
1-2 years
23.5%
2-4 years
6.1%


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