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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Health Care Assistant Day October 18 - Innovative Scheduling Projects Announced to Improve Labour Retention
The BC Government has proclaimed Tuesday as Health Care Assistant Day in British Columbia. The BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA)... CONTINUE READING »
Residential Care Providers Invited to Participate in Responsive Shift Scheduling Pilot Project - Respond by September 19, 2011
Contracted non-profit and privately-owned seniors care providers are being invited to participate in a special Responsive Shift Scheduling Pilot Project... CONTINUE READING »
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... CONTINUE READING »
Seniors Care HR Strategy Released
Human Resources Strategy - New Training Funds
Staff Safety - New Funding Secured
Results: BC Home Care Labour Market Analysis
Read the latest edition of the Opportunities Guide
Project Update: Home Care Recruitment and Retention First Priority
BC Invests Over $5 million to Improve Access to Skills Training
Alzheimer's caregivers suffer severe stress, depression
Proposals sought for employment readiness program
New pool of cheap labour -- seniors
Daycare centre for seniors aims to help families cope
$1.7 Million in New Funding to Train LPNs and Health Care Assistants in BC
Labour tool helps map job future
Seniors' care sector seeks new strategies to address looming labour shortages in B.C.
Whistler BC Care Conference a Big Success
48,000 Health Workers Ratify Contract With BC
Media Report: Alberni Valley Times
For a graying population, care increasingly from graying work force
2010 start of 'talent-hunt decade', survey says
Helping employees identify career goals aids in productivity
'Sandwich generation' saddled with care of elders and children
NEW: Seniors Care HR Strategy Released
Report Offers Insight into Human Resources Issues in Seniors Care Sector – (click here for news release)
