Health Care Assistant
The Health Care Assistant (HCA), also referred to as the Resident Care Attendant (RCA) program, prepares students to work in both healthcare facilities and community agencies. Health Care Assistant’s promote and maintain the health, safety, independence, comfort and well-being of individuals and families. They may take on the roles of Community Health Worker and/or Resident Care Attendant (RCA). In these roles they are important and valued members of the health care team.
An HCA / RCA provides personal care assistance and services in a caring manner that recognizes and supports the unique needs, abilities and backgrounds of clients and residents. They work as members of a health care team in a variety of settings with direction and supervision from other health professionals. The work done by HCA’s / RCA’s is based on a set of fundamental values, beliefs and ethical principles that are consistently reflected in all aspects of their work with clients, residents, families, team members and others.
The HCA Program is designed by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development to provide students with opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to function effectively as front-line care-givers and respected members of the healthcare team, in community and facility settings. Under the direction and supervision of a health professional, graduates provide person-centred care aimed at promoting and maintaining the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being of clients/residents. Sprott-Shaw’s Health Care Assistant (HCA) Program will prepare you for a rewarding career in health care.
Note: CPR, First Aid, Food Safe and basic WHMIS will be completed during the program.
Career Opportunities
Community Health Worker, Resident Care Attendant (RCA), Home Support, Adult Day Care, Assisted Living, Long Term Care, Acute and Complex Care, Special Care Units
Other Programs at Sprott Shaw College - Maple Ridge
Finance
Business / Management / Office Services
Education
Healthcare
Nursing
Law and Legal Administration
When you attend Sprott Shaw College’s Maple Ridge campus, you become a part of a small, friendly learning environment maintained by a dedicated staff and an experienced team of instructors. Small class sizes mean that all of our students get the individualized attention they deserve and don’t just become another face in the crowd. We invest in our students’ success through our Employment Services and job placement assistance for each of our graduates, as well as lifetime “refresher courses” for graduates who may need to upgrade their skills. Flexible schedules and monthly start dates means that you can get your education started as soon as you’re ready! With programs available in business, health, tourism and more, you’re sure to find the program that fits in perfectly with your career goals and ambitions.
Our campus is conveniently located at 204 – 20395 Lougheed Highway and is accessible through TransLink, Metro Vancouver’s public transit system. There’s ample, no-charge parking for our students with plenty of restaurants and shops nearby. The Maple Ridge campus also provides a beautiful view of the mountains, giving students a great environment in which to study and learn.
Sprott Shaw College is a Better Business Bureau (BBB) and Private Career Training Institute Agency (PCTIA) accredited private career college and a member of both the National Association of Career Colleges and the BC Career Colleges Association. Contact our Maple Ridge campus for program information today!
Sprott Shaw College - Maple Ridge:204 – 20395 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge, British Columbia V2X 2P9, Canada