COVID-19 has exacerbated problems that have plagued the long-term care and assisted-living system in B.C. for years. Lack of capacity, underfunding, a mishmash of contracts between health authorities and facilities, and a shortfall in accountability and monitoring are just some of the problems that were outlined by experts on a panel at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention Thursday. Read More Original Article Source Credits: Vancouver Sun , https://vancouversun.com/ 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-facilitiesRead More
Jessica Steinwand was still finding her feet as a nurse when COVID-19 hit, having just started work last May. “At that point, that’s when I really started to feel … I’ve kind of got this, I can deal with this stuff,” said Steinwand, who now works on a medical unit at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops. Read More Original Article Source Credits: Vancouver Sun , https://vancouversun.com/ 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-backupRead More
Tuesday was a good news day. Yet, the fear, anxiety and worry was evident in people’s voices as they talked about the doors to long-term care homes and seniors’ assisted living residence opening a crack after a 3½ month lockdown. A single, designated family member, properly attired in personal protective equipment, with no sign of illness and no exposure to COVID will be allowed in for scheduled and time-limited visits. Read More Original Article Source Credits: Vancouver Sun , https://vancouversun.com/ 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/Read More
Are you looking for an exciting profession in the healthcare industry? If you are, then enrolling in a Health Care Assistant and Geriatric Care with Co-op 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. However, to ensure you’re a good fit for this profession and the training that it requires, you need to know what it entails. To educate you about this profession and the course you need to undertake to excel in this field, Gateway College has explained them both in detail below. Who is an HCA, and what are the requirements to be one? Health care assistants (HCAs) are frontline care providers in various institutional and community settings, including home support agencies and residential care facilities. They are most effective when they have the following skills and characteristics, like being: a. Patient, kind, and compassionate b. Effective in dealing with others c. Highly organized and resourceful d. Efficient in operating related equipment e. Organized with work f. Physically fit g. Able to lift up to twenty kilograms...Read More
When building a career as a Health Care Assistant (HCA), it is vital to have a strong foundation with the right education. As a result, before choosing a health care assistant training college, you must ask as many questions as possible to learn precisely what their educational and training programs have to offer. At Gateway College, we specialize in several healthcare training programs and want to arm you with accurate information about them so you can make the right choice for your career. To do this, we’ve answered some of the most frequently asked questions about the Gateway College programs. 1. Does Gateway College offer online and in-class instructions? Yes, at Gateway College, we offer online and in-class instructions for most of our programs. 2. How much is the application fee at Gateway College? The application fee for domestic students is $250, while for international students, the fee is $300. 3. Does Gateway College offer payment in installments? Yes, we have various installment packages for both international and domestic students. 4. What is the duration of a program? Our program durations usually range from twenty-four weeks to two-years, depending on the program selected. 5. What are the requirements for HCA at Gateway College?...Read More
If you’re looking for a job that offers you security and the satisfaction of helping others, considering a career as a health care assistant is a great idea. Health care assistant professionals are in huge demand across Canada due to the significant number of elderly. Similarly, as the younger generation is occupied with intense work schedules and household chores, taking care of their sick, disabled, and aging loved ones becomes a big challenge. This translates to a high demand for health care assistance, which means consistent job opportunities and appropriate pay for this occupation. Besides these benefits, becoming a health care provider allows you to explore the medical field and exercise your desire to help those in need. In case you’re interested in taking up a career as a full-time health care assistant, Gateway College has listed the fundamental requirements to join this field, and how we prepare people for the job. Education and courses Applicants for a course in health care assistance must be at least nineteen years of age before the start of the study period or must be graduated from grade twelve or an equivalent course. They must also provide proof of meeting the English language competency requirement. This...Read More
