In an endeavor to support essential jobs in Vancouver, BC, The Government is Funding a Program to train Health Care Assistants (HCA) in August 2022. The program will make it accessible for students with no prior work experience to find a job in the health care sector.
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Apply For the Government Funded HCA Program (August Intake)
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Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 3413)
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Link to Original Article: https://www.workbc.ca/Jobs-Careers/Explore-Careers/Browse-Career-Profile/3413
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COVID-19 Immunization Plan
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Link to Original Article: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/plan
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Seniors and nutrition
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Food safety for adults ages 60 and over
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Link to Original Article: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/food-safety-vulnerable-populations/food-safety-adults-ages-60-over.html
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Seniors and Aging - Preventing Falls in and around Your Home
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Link to Original Article: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/healthy-living/your-health/lifestyles/seniors-aging-preventing-falls-around-your-home.html
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Nurses call for more access to PPE as new COVID-19 strain reaches B.C.
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Article Written By: KAREEM GOUDA
Original Article Posted on: Dec 28, 2020
Link to Original Article: https://www.citynews1130.com/2020/12/28/b-c-nurses-new-strain/
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B.C. seniors group calls for equal access to COVID-19 vaccine for those in independent living
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Article Written By: Srushti Gangdev
Original Article Posted on: December 14, 2020
Link to Original Article: https://globalnews.ca/news/7519118/bc-seniors-group-equal-access-coronavirus-vaccine-independent-living/
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COVID-19: Two-thirds of British Columbians hoping to get vaccinated, but many wont yet, or at all
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Article Written By: Susan Lazaruk
Original Article Posted on: Dec 16, 2020
Link to Original Article: https://theprovince.com/health/two-thirds-of-british-columbians-hoping-to-get-vaccinated-but-many-wont-yet-or-at-all/wcm/f0631741-8660-41a1-877b-b3ad5716c42f
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B.C. Nurses Union donates money for mental health support programs
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Article Written By: Travis Lowe
Original Article Posted on: December 14, 2020
Link to Original Article: https://globalnews.ca/news/7521466/b-c-nurses-union-donation-mental-health-support/
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Daphne Bramham: When it comes to COVID, are we killing frail elders with perceived kindness?
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Article Written By: Daphne Bramham
Original Article Posted on: Nov 10, 2020
Link to Original Article: https://vancouversun.com/opinion/columnists/daphne-bramham-when-it-comes-to-covid-are-we-killing-frail-elders-with-perceived-kindness
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COVID-19: Think-tank calls for national oversight of long-term care
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Article Written By: Joanne Lee-Young
Original Article Posted on: Nov 23, 2020
Link to Original Article: https://theprovince.com/business/covid-19-think-tank-calls-for-national-oversight-of-long-term-care/wcm/c80ab261-ff35-45b6-ae3a-e14480797716
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Daphne Bramham: Happiness in the time of COVID? It is possible
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Article Written By: Daphne Bramham
Original Article Posted on: Nov 26, 2020
Link to Original Article: https://vancouversun.com/news/daphne-bramham-happiness-in-the-time-of-covid-its-possible
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Dan Levitt: A new deal is urgently needed in long-term care
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Article Written By: Dan Levitt
Original Article Posted on: Oct 25, 2020
Link to Original Article: https://theprovince.com/opinion/dan-levitt-a-new-deal-is-urgently-needed-in-long-term-care
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Jim Mann: When long-term care is revolutionized, we should learn from people who live with dementia
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Article Written By: Jim Mann
Original Article Posted on: May 24, 2020
Link to Original Article: https://theprovince.com/opinion/jim-mann-when-long-term-care-is-revolutionized-we-should-learn-from-people-who-live-with-dementia
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The campus is OPEN For Current Lab Students
We are excited to welcome our students back to campus from October 13, 2020.
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Change needed in B.C.s long-term care and assisted living facilities
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Article Written By: Jennifer Saltman
Original Article Posted on: Sep 25, 2020
Link to Original Article: https://vancouversun.com/news/change-necessary-in-b-c-s-long-term-care-assisted-living-facilities
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New nurses on B.C.s health front lines get more behind-the-scenes backup
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Article Written By: Derrick Penner
Original Article Posted on: Aug 29, 2020
Link to Original Article: https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/new-nurses-on-b-c-s-health-front-lines-get-more-behind-the-scenes-backup
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Daphne Bramham: Some relief at last for care home residents and families
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Article Written By: Daphne Bramham
Original Article Posted on: Jul 02, 2020
Link to Original Article: https://vancouversun.com/news/daphne-bramham-some-relief-at-last-for-care-home-residents-and-families/wcm/cfaa0099-9977-4a31-a76c-11cc7a44553f/
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Is Health A Care Assistant Program The Right Choice For My Career?
Are you looking for an exciting profession in the healthcare industry? If you are, then enrolling in a health care assistant program may be just what you need to take your career to new heights. In our society, the role of a health care assistant (HCA) is essential as it offers the care and assistance required to improve the quality of life of those who are aged and disabled.