3rd annual provincial proclamation recognizes over 50,000 care providers
Feb 20th, 2019 (Victoria, B.C.): In recognition of the thousands of workers who take care of B.C. seniors every day, the Province of British Columbia has declared February 20th, 2019 as BC Seniors Care Providers Day.
“We are heartened by this recognition by the B.C. government of our seniors care providers — now in its third year in a row,” says BC Care Providers CEO Daniel Fontaine. These workers from every corner of our province deserve to be honoured and celebrated for the work they do, whether it is on the front-line with residents or in someone’s home, or those who https://bccare.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/medcare-img22.jpgister care homes, or assisted living residences, or those who provide meals and do housekeeping.
“The province’s proclamation is a fitting way to recognize their commitment to providing the best possible care for our seniors.”
The declaration coincides this week with the 6th Annual BC Care Awards, which took place in Victoria on Tuesday evening. The awards recognize excellence in the delivery of seniors’ care in home care, long-term care, and now in assisted living. The promoting and supporting workplace safety, and as well to acknowledge longstanding leadership in the seniors’ care sector.
Minister of Health, the Honourable Adrian Dix presented the awards for long-service, care provider of the year (home care, assisted living and long-term care), and safety champion.
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About BC Care Providers Association
Established in 1977, the BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) is the leading voice for B.C.’s continuing care sector. Our growing membership base includes over 340 long-term care, assisted living, independent living, home care, home support, and commercial members.
