Health Career Access Program (HCAP) | HCA Paid Training Opportunity

Interior Health is seeking applicants for an exciting opportunity as a Health Care Assistant! If you are interested in an opportunity to provide patient-centred care, this opportunity may be for you!

This is a fully funded training pathway toward becoming a Health Care Assistant through an accredited post-secondary Health Care Assistant program. Not only is the tuition fully funded but you receive a wage while you go to school!

Applicants are hired to start their education in a Health Care Assistant training program at a partnering post-secondary institution. The training program will be delivered over the course of 6-8 months.

Once the program is completed the candidate will apply for their BC Care Aide registration. Upon completion and registration, candidates are expected to complete a paid one year return of service with Interior Health.

We are currently seeking interested candidates for training positions in the following communities:

Nakusp, Grand Forks, Trail, New Denver, Kaslo, Clearwater, 100 Mile House, Ashcroft, Merritt and Lillooet. If you are interested in interviewing for one of these limited seats and currently reside in one of these communities apply today !

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How To Apply Applications will be reviewed by date of application and Community. Only those who demonstrate how they meet the qualifications of the position will be short-listed. If you are short-listed you will be contacted directly.

Please Ensure Your Application Includes

  • Resume (outlining how you meet the educational requirements)
  • English Test (if English is not your first language)
  • Cover Letter (optional)
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