What is BC Cares?

BC Cares is a program that was designed by the BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) in 2007 to recruit care aides into the growing seniors care sector. Initially developed as a pilot with the Fraser Health Authority, BC Cares became a province-wide initiative in 2009-2009.

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BC Responds to Recommendation for Appreciation Day to Celebrate Seniors Care Workers

One of more than 20 recommendations in the seniors care human resources strategy that was released earlier this year by the BC Care Providers Association was to develop and launch a provincial appreciation day for seniors care workers. We are pleased to report that the government has listened and responded. Earlier this month, the BC Care Aide Registry and the provincial government confirmed plans to mark October 18, 2011 as Health Care Assistant Day in BC. See the Proclamation here.

BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) CEO Ed Helfrich said, "This day will be an opportunity for all employers, unions and educational institutes training care aides and home support workers to recognize the important contribution the very important workers make to improve the lives of seniors every day." More details on activities to mark the day will be announced in the coming weeks. The BCCPA Seniors Care Human Resources Committee is continuing to work through and implement recommendations of the spring report in partnership with care providers, the provincial government, education partners, health authorities and union leadership.


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