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 - Abbotsford
Finance
Business / Management / Office Services
Education
Nursing
Healthcare
Health Sciences
Law and Legal Administration
Welcome to our Sprott Shaw Abbotsford College Campus! Our campus is located right in downtown Abbotsford at what is known as five corners.
The Abbotsford Campus is not only a wonderful place to learn but also a place to have fun and grow both personally and professionally. Our students take part in school and community activities. We celebrate holidays, have annual BBQ’s and Potluck’s as well as create an environment for great learning. Students are in classes for many programs including: Practical Nursing, Health Care Assistant, Legal Office Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, Professional Business Management, Advanced Business Management, Administrative Assistant, Community Support Worker, and our newest program Early Childhood Education.
Sprott Shaw College successfully trains more Practical Nurses in BC than in any other school. Abbotsford is proud to say that we have a seven year straight 100% pass record on the Practical Nursing National Exams.
Sprott Shaw College - Abbotsford:1 – 33655 Essendene Avenue, Abbotsford, British Columbia V2S 2G5, Canada