Becoming a health care assistant in BC is a great career move
Abbotsford, BC - July 26, 2010 - The health care assistant is a front line worker that provides individualized attention in intermediate or extended home or residential healthcare facilities. Job opportunities for these health and social service professionals are expected to be above average in British Columbia at least until 2019.
Health care assistants provide care to a variety of patients including those with HIV/AIDS, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, brain injury, cancer and spinal cord injury. They help clients with hygienic activities, meals and household chores. They keep daily records and develop care plans for patients. Health care assistants can also perform clinical duties, such as taking vital signs, dispensing medications, nutritional advising and assisting clients with movement and stretches.
Those interested in a healthcare career can learn and master important skills during the 27-week Health Care Assistant program at Vancouver Career College. Additionally, an empathetic, communicative and caring disposition will be fostered throughout the program and modeled by professional instructors and clinical supervisors. A compassionate nature allows health care assistants to be extremely helpful and effective in their career.
Interested in a healthcare career? Fill out the form to your right to join this growing health and social service sector by registering for a program at Vancouver Career College today.