Greenwoods Eldercare is a fantastic employer with great package of benefits and public service pension plan. Greenwoods Eldercare is located on beautiful Salt Spring Island, where the climate and the people are warm and welcoming. If relocation is necessary, we will support you in your search for housing.
Our team at Greenwoods Eldercare provides professional care for our residents every day, ensuring all residents are respected in their new home environment. We take time to get to know our residents and their families, and we are honored to be trusted with their individual stories. It is our strong, inclusive team that creates a culture of acceptance here at Greenwoods Eldercare Society.
Paid Training. Meaningful Work. A Career in Care.
Greenwoods Eldercare Society is proud to participate in the Health Career Access Program (HCAP) – a fully funded, paid pathway into a rewarding career in health care.
HCAP is designed for people with little or no previous health care experience who are passionate about supporting seniors and making a difference in their community. Through this program, you can earn while you learn and build a long-term career in care.
What is HCAP?
HCAP provides paid employment and paid education, removing financial barriers to entering the health-care field.
As an HCAP participant at Greenwoods, you will:
- Be hired as an employee and paid from day one
- Receive fully funded post-secondary education
- Earn a weekly living allowance during the education phase
- Graduate with the qualifications to work as a Health Care Aide (HCA) or Community/Home Support Worker (CHW)
How the Program Works
- Start Working
You begin your journey as a Health Care Support Worker (a non-clinical role) at Greenwoods, earning wages on site for up to three months. - Paid Education
You then move into the education component, attending a designated post-secondary institution for approximately 6–8 months. Tuition is covered, and you continue to receive a weekly living allowance. - Graduate & Return to Work
After graduating, you commit to returning to work for 12 months as a qualified Health Care Aide or Community/Home Support Worker.- You’ll apply for regular positions at your primary Greenwoods site
- If a regular position isn’t immediately available, you may work casual shifts or explore opportunities at other partner facilities
Additional Support
- All HCAP participants receive a one-time $342 stipend to help cover pre-requisites such as TB testing, English language testing, and other requirements.
Why Choose Greenwoods?
At Greenwoods Eldercare Society, you’ll join a supportive, mission-driven team that values compassion, learning, and community connection. HCAP is more than training – it’s a pathway to a stable career where your work truly matters.
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Interested in Applying?
If you’d like to learn more about eligibility requirements, program timelines, or what to expect as an HCAP participant at Greenwoods, we’d love to hear from you.
Email: hr@greenwoodseldercare.org
Our team is happy to answer your questions and help you explore whether HCAP is the right fit for you.
Current Positions Available
- Support Services (Dietary, Laundry, Housekeeping)
- Registered Care Aide (RCA)
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
We require applicants to have:
- A TB test that has been taken within the last 6 months
- A minimum of two (2) professional references
- A Criminal Record Check (CRC) that is completed by the Ministry of Justice
For full job descriptions, general inquiries, or to apply, please call 250-537-5561 ext. 223 or email hr@greenwoodseldercare.org.
While we appreciate all interest from candidates, only those selected to proceed in the hiring process will be contacted.