Health Care Assistant
"I wanted to let you know that I have gained so much from the studies taken at Capilano University and have used all the skills well over the last years - either in positions at Vancouver Coastal Health, or in the full-time care for both of my parents back in Austria." - Lydia Nahold, Health Care Assistant program graduate
Health Care Assistant Program is our new program title!
The Home Support/Resident Care Attendant Program is now called Health Care Assistant Program (HCA).
North Vancouver campus:
We are accepting applications for Spring 2012 (April start date). Sign up online if you are planning on attending the next information meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 20th at 4:00 p.m. at our North Vancouver campus.
Sunshine Coast campus: (Sechelt)
We are accepting applications for Fall 2012. Sign up online to our Sunshine Coast campus interest list and we will notify you of the next information session once scheduled.
The demand for Caregivers in health settings and with clients at home on the North Shore and in the Lower Mainland has never been greater! The potential for employment is extremely good. Graduates of our full-time, certificate program are respected as well trained caregivers by employers throughout BC.
The role of the health care assistant is to assist people, especially older adults, who require basic nursing care. Whether you choose to work within a health care team in care facilities or independently within the community, you will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills here at Capilano University, to excel as a health care provider.
Experienced health care professionals teach the lab skills and classroom courses. Clinical placements will take place in a variety of health care settings under the direct supervision of registered nurses (RNs).
For people wishing to continue their education in the health care field, graduates of the program have continued onto both Licenced Practical Nursing (LPN) and Registered Nursing (RN) programs.
Program is offered in September and April of each year.
2011/2012 Academic Year
Fall 2011 - Spring 2012: North Vancouver & Sunshine Coast
Spring 2012 - Fall 2012: North Vancouver (April start date)
Career Opportunities
The number of people needing continuing health care and home care in our community is increasing, and there is an ever-growing demand for qualified men and women to work full-time or part-time in this field.
Graduates of this full-time program are qualified to work with clients/residents in various continuing care settings, such as complex care facilities (extended care facilities, intermediate care facilities), assisted living residences and Home Support Agencies. The opportunity for steady/regular employment is excellent.
If you have a desire to make a positive contribution to the lives of others contact us anytime and we will be happy to send you a Health Care Assistant package.