Aging Canadian population boosts demand for home support professionals
Surrey, BC - April 21, 2010 - According to the Ministry of Health Services, "Home support services are designed to help clients remain independent and in their own home as long as possible. Home support provides personal assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming and light household tasks that help to maintain a safe and supportive home."
Most home support services offered in BC have staff with various educational backgrounds. All centers have Registered Nurses who supervise caregivers such as Health Care Assistants (HCAs) and support workers like Rehabilitation Assistants and Community Health Care professionals.
Those interested in launching a home support career can turn to Vancouver Career College for several healthcare programs including Health Care Assistant, Community Health Care and Rehabilitation Assistant. The healthcare courses offered focus on health and well being including; interpersonal communication, health and healing, lifestyle and choices, cognitive or mental challenges, as well as community practicums.
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