Health Career Access Program; HCAP

Eligibility Notice

Candidates who are currently employed as Health Care Assistants and possess a Care Aide Registry # are not eligible for the HCAP program.

Baptist Housing, White Rock, BC

At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity to help seniors experience life well in supportive communities. Join our team for a paid training opportunity as a Health Care Support worker via the Health Career Access Program (HCAP).

HCAP is a provincial program designed for individuals aspiring to pursue a healthcare career. Participants begin as a Health Care Support Worker, receive paid training, and transition into a Health Care Assistant (HCA) role. Upon successful completion, candidates can register as a Care Aide with the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry. Participants agree to remain employed as a Care Aide at Baptist Housing for 12 months following graduation.

Temporary full-time position while in the program. The Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) provides non-clinical, non-direct care support to residents, clients, families, and visitors in long-term care and assisted living settings, under the supervision of regulated healthcare professionals and following established care plans and safety protocols.

• Support residents with daily routines and overall comfort
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment
• Assist the care team under the direction of healthcare professionals
• Communicate respectfully with residents, families, and team members
• Participate fully in HCAP training, education, and practicum
• Demonstrate compassion, professionalism, and person-centred care

• Grade 10 completion, including English 10 (or equivalent), with strong English communication skills
• If educated outside of Canada, a recent English Language Proficiency Test (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, CLBPT) is required
• Not currently working as a Health Care Assistant and no prior HCA training completed in BC
• Canadian citizen or permanent resident (proof required)
• Able to commit to full-time paid training (3–6 months) and full-time college education (approximately 6 months, including practicum)

Your total compensation includes a wage of $26.31, as outlined by Fraser Health’s HCAP program. Eligible for extended health and dental benefits following six months of employment until the end of HCAP schooling.