A BC Health Care Assistant (HCA) Care Activities Chart and HCA Decision Making Tool have been developed as resources for HCAs and others who want to understand more about the role of HCAs in BC. The HCA Care Activities Chart lists care activities that BC HCAs may be expected to perform as part of their duties. It also specifies care
Inspire Global Assessments, formerly known as the Nursing Community Assessment Service (NCAS), is looking for participants to be part of setting the performance standards for the HCA assessment. This is a unique opportunity to help set the performance levels for the HCA assessment. The task: To share feedback on the content of an HCA assessment alongside other subject matter experts.
The Health Employers Association of British Columbia (HEABC) is seeking volunteer appointees for a standing Health Care Assistant Program Recognition Appeal Review Panel (ARP). To improve the standards of health care assistant (HCA) education programs in British Columbia, the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry (the Registry) administers the HCA program recognition process. Educational institutions that do not
BC health care assistants are invited to participate in the Choose2Care survey. By completing the survey, you’ll have the chance to win a $100 gift card! The goal is to gauge awareness of bursaries and services available for health care assistants in BC, delve into the motivations behind HCA career choices, and create materials for future campaigns. Direct link here:
BC health care assistants are invited to participate in a national research study. The focus of this study is to examine the role, scope, and function of health care assistants in various care settings in Canada. Direct Link here: https://focuspointconsulting.ca/ You are encouraged to complete the online survey and share your voice to this important work. News & Information
In spring 2020 to assist with COVID-19 pandemic efforts, the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry (the Registry) established temporary emergency registration (TER) for nursing students to register as Health Care Assistants (HCAs). The TER registration category will end on January 31, 2024. Temporary emergency registrants (TER registrants) who wish to continue with HCA employment in a publicly funded
January 05, 2023 On August 23, 2022, the Ministry of Health (MoH) announced the Access to Practical Nursing Education Incentive Bursary. This bursary is for students and recent graduates enrolled in a recognized Access to Practical Nursing (APN) program at a BC-based public institution. The APN program is a unique career laddering program for Health Care Assistants (HCAs) wishing to train
October 03, 2022 October 18, 2022 marks Health Care Assistant Day in BC. Join us in celebrating and recognizing all Health Care Assistants in your community this year, to show our appreciation for their hard work and dedication to our health care system.Health Care Assistants make a tremendous difference in our lives and this annual event has been recognized by
Information on this page is outdated. Please review RECENT NEWS ITEM POSTED HERE: Temporary Emergency Registration (TER) for Nursing Students ends January 31, 2024 – CareAide BC (cachwr.bc.ca). June 14, 2022 As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, the BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry (The Registry) will continue to send emails directly to those impacted by updates and to
February 03, 2022 Health Match BC is hosting an interactive webinar for Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) interested in the Health Care Assistant (HCA) profession in BC. The webinar event will be held on February 10, 2022. For more information and to register, go to: IEN Webinar – Choose2Care.ca – BC Health Care Assistants News & Information