Health Career Access Program (HCAP

PLEASE NOTE:
Candidates who are currently employed as Health Care Assistants and possess a Care Aide Registry # are not eligible for the HCAP program. If this applies to you, please consider applying for our Resident Care Aide position on the Baptist Housing website.

Health Career Access Program (HCAP)
Temporary, Full-Time
Baptist Housing , White Rock, BC

The Opportunity

At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity for you to help our seniors experience life well in supportive communities. As a member of our team, you can experience a fulfilling career while working in a collaborative environment where support for you is prioritized. Join our team for a paid training opportunity as a Health Care Support worker via the Health Career Access Program (HCAP).

About HCAP

The Health Career Access Program (HCAP) is a provincial program, designed for individuals who are aspiring to pursue a healthcare career. Starting as a Health Care Support Worker, participants will be provided paid training to transition into the role of a Health Care Assistant (HCA). Within the framework of HCAP, the province covers the cost of your post-secondary education while facilitating your placement in an entry-level position within the care sector.

Upon successful completion of the training, candidates become eligible to register as a Care Aide with the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry. Those who accept this opportunity commit to remaining employed as a Care Aide at Baptist Housing for 12 months following graduation. HCAP provides a viable pathway for individuals without prior healthcare experience, offering a combination of employment and sponsored training for a fulfilling career in the healthcare sector.

* To read more about HCAP, and the terms and conditions, please visit the Province’s website using the following web link:
Please also see the qualifying Requirements section at the end of this posting.

About The Role

* This is a temporary full-time position while you are in the program.

The Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) position at Baptist Housing is designed as an entry-level, paid training opportunity for individuals aspiring to build a career in healthcare through the provincial Health Career Access Program (HCAP). In this temporary full-time role, the incumbent provides non-clinical, non-direct care support to residents, clients, families, and visitors in long-term care and assisted living settings, working under the supervision of regulated healthcare professionals and in alignment with established care plans and safety protocols.

The role serves as a structured pathway to becoming a registered Health Care Assistant (HCA), with participants receiving employer-paid education, hands-on experience, and the opportunity to transition into a permanent Care Aide role upon successful completion of the program. The position supports Baptist Housing’s mission of helping seniors experience life well by contributing to a safe, compassionate, and person-centred care environment.

Responsibilities:

• 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

About Us

Baptist Housing provides enhanced living communities and exceptional care to over 2700 seniors in British Columbia. We provide long-term care, assisted living, independent living, and home support in our communities in Kelowna, Vancouver, and Victoria. We serve through a culture of caring where we put the wellness of our residents first in a person-centred approach. We live out a servant leadership model that collaborates in teams and builds strong relationships while exemplifying Christ-like values.

We're a committed group of people who bring their whole selves to work, and we're also FUN! We take what we do seriously, but not ourselves. We're affiliated with the Fellowship Pacific Baptist churches.

Our Promise

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