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Become a certified Health Care Aide

Park Place Seniors Living is searching for people who are looking for a rewarding career in Seniors Care. Park Place Seniors Living is working with the BC government to launch an initiative to provide job training and compensation while taking the program. Health Care Aide training is a 26- week program, that can be done on campus or online and in part a practicum in a health care agency, including the Park Place Senior Living selected locations.

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  • What is a Health Care Aide?

    Health Care Aides are essential to our seniors assisted living communities. They provide direct support when it comes to daily self-care and personal needs. Health Care Aides perform vital daily duties such as helping residents out of bed in the morning, completing housekeeping tasks, and helping seniors get to and from social activities in the senior community. 

    Health Care Aides don’t just provide physical assistance, but also serve as advocates for promoting and maintaining the health, safety, independence, comfort, and overall well-being of individuals and their families.

     

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  • What does the training program look like?

    The HCA program is 26 weeks in total. During the first 16 weeks, students complete theory classes (online or in-person). Then in-person lab courses on campus, followed by completion of 270 hours of practice in residential and community care settings during the final ten weeks of the program.

    During training, students will work with residents in a recreation capacity and support staff with other aspects of operations. As a graduate, you will become a member of the health care team and work under the direction and supervision of a health professional. 

     

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  • What does a Health Care Aide do at Park Place Seniors Living?

    Health Care Aides provide direct support to seniors when it comes to:

    • Monitoring and keeping records of resident information
    • Assisting with personal care, such as bathing, grooming, or getting dressed
    • Transporting seniors to appointments
    • Providing emotional and social support to seniors Performing light housekeeping duties
    • Assisting seniors with walking and getting in or out of bed
    • Implementing treatment plans from physicians and teaching family members to maintain the plan

     

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  • Why work for Park Place Seniors Living?

    At Park Place, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors. We strive to bring the most talented and dedicated people to our team and provide them with a rewarding experience.

    Our team has the opportunity to grow and develop their skills, knowledge, and expertise through paid job training while providing our residents with the best possible care.  Founded by Al and Jenny Jina, Park Place Seniors Living is a family-owned and operated since 1993, and has over 30 senior homes and communities in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. 

     

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Park Place Seniors Living is searching for people

We are searching for people who are looking for a rewarding career in Seniors Care, and since launching the initiative with the BC government. This program will allow eligible candidates to receive paid job training at a local college.

Mountain Lake Seniors Community

Nelson, BC

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Spring Valley Seniors Community

Kelowna, BC

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Piccadilly Seniors Community

Salmon Arm, BC

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Pine Grove Seniors Community

Kamloops, BC

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