Health Career Access Program (HCAP)

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates who are currently employed as Health Care Assistants and possess a Care Aide Registry # are not eligible for the HCAP program.

If this applies to you, please consider applying for our Resident Care Aide position on the Baptist Housing website.

• Health Career Access Program (HCAP) Temporary, Full-Time Baptist Housing , White Rock, BC The Opportunity At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity for you to help our seniors experience life well in supportive communities.

As a member of our team, you can experience a fulfilling career while working in a collaborative environment where support for you is prioritized.

Join our team for a paid training opportunity as a Health Care Support worker via the Health Career Access Program (HCAP).

• About HCAP The Health Career Access Program (HCAP) is a provincial program, designed for individuals who are aspiring to pursue a healthcare career.

Starting as a Health Care Support Worker, participants will be provided paid training to transition into the role of a Health Care Assistant (HCA).

Within the framework of HCAP, the province covers the cost of your post-secondary education while facilitating your placement in an entry-level position within the care sector.

Upon successful completion of the training, candidates become eligible to register as a Care Aide with the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry.

Those who accept this opportunity commit to remaining employed as a Care Aide at Baptist Housing for 12 months following graduation.

HCAP provides a viable pathway for individuals without prior healthcare experience, offering a combination of employment and sponsored training for a fulfilling career in the healthcare sector.

• *To read more about HCAP, and the terms and conditions, please visit the Province’s website using the following web link: Read more Please also see the qualifying Requirements section at the end of this posting.
• About The Role *This is a temporary full-time position while you are in the program.

The Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) position at Baptist Housing is designed as an entry-level, paid training opportunity for individuals aspiring to build a career in healthcare through the provincial Health Career Access Program (HCAP).

In this temporary full-time role, the incumbent provides non-clinical, non-direct care support to residents, clients, families, and visitors in long-term care and assisted living settings, working under the supervision of regulated healthcare professionals and in alignment with established care plans and safety protocols.

The role serves as a structured pathway to becoming a registered Health Care Assistant (HCA), with participants receiving employer-paid education, hands-on experience, and the opportunity to transition into a permanent Care Aide role upon successful completion of the program.

The position supports Baptist Housing’s mission of helping seniors experience life well by contributing to a safe, compassionate, and person-centred care environment.

Responsibilities: Support residents with daily routines and overall comfort Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment Assist the care team under the direction of healthcare professionals Communicate respectfully with residents, families, and team members Participate fully in HCAP training, education, and practicum Demonstrate compassion, professionalism, and person-centred care About Us Baptist Housing provides enhanced living communities and exceptional care to over 2700 seniors in British Columbia.

We provide long-term care, assisted living, independent living, and home support in our communities in Kelowna, Vancouver, and Victoria.

We serve through a culture of caring where we put the wellness of our residents first in a person-centred approach.

We live out a servant leadership model that collaborates in teams and builds strong relationships while exemplifying Christ-like values.

We're a committed group of people who bring their whole selves to work, and we're also FUN!

We take what we do seriously, but not ourselves.

We're affiliated with the Fellowship Pacific Baptist churches.

Our Promise At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity for you to help our seniors experience life well in supportive communities.

As a member of our team, you can experience a fulfilling career while working in a collaborative environment where support for you is prioritized.

Joining Baptist Housing means becoming a part of a committed and compassionate team that strives to create a warm and relational community where you can confidently bring your whole self to work, knowing that your contributions are valued and recognized.

Our people and our values are what set us apart, and together we make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

Why Work at Baptist Housing?

Meaningful Service: Your work matters!

You can make a real impact on the lives of our residents.

Your role is both fulfilling and purposeful.

Supportive & Fun Community : We're more than colleagues.

Experience a supportive, safe and fun environment where we take our work seriously, but not ourselves.

Recognition & Appreciation : Experience appreciation events and receive recognition awards through our team programs.

Requirements and Qualifications: Grade 10 completion, including English 10 (or equivalent), with strong English communication skills If educated outside of Canada, a recent English Language Proficiency Test (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, CLBPT) is required Not currently working as a Health Care Assistant and no prior HCA training completed in BC Canadian citizen or permanent resident (proof required) Able to commit to full-time paid training (3–6 months) and full-time college education (approx.

• 6 months, including practicum) Compensation & Benefits Your total compensation includes a wage of $26.31 outlined by Fraser Health’s HCAP program.

Eligible for extended health and dental following six months employment until end of HCAP schooling.

You will be welcomed into a warm and supportive work environment.

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