Government of British Columbia announces more financial support for internationally educated nurses
This afternoon, the Government of British Columbia announced a faster, more efficient assessment pathway for internationally educated nurses (IENs) who would like to work in the province. The new pathway, which will be launched by 2023, will include more options for credential recognition and an updated approach to assessing English-language proficiency. The provincial government will […]
Announcing 2023 BC Care Provider of the Year Award in Home Health winner – Patricia Asto, Hero Home Care
Every year, the BC Care Awards celebrate exceptional individuals who deliver the best care to our seniors. Throughout the week, BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) will announce BC Care Provider of the Year Award winners in the home health, assisted living, and long-term care award categories. Announcements for the recipients of the Family Champion and […]
Care to Chat: Time to Care – What is the appropriate number of care hours?
With the tragedies of the COVID-19 pandemic, many politicians across Canada set a target of four hours of care per resident each day. The staff in care homes work incredibly hard; however, issues such as the health care worker shortage and a lack of funding may pose as barriers to achieving the target. Ensuring that […]
BCCPA/EngAge BC welcomes new Energy Specialist
Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Jasdeep Singh Gulati, who joins the BCCPA/EngAge BC Programs department as the new Energy Specialist. He is committed to assisting our members in saving energy through rebates and incentives in collaboration with FortisBC. Jasdeep is a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and holds a Master of Science in Energy […]
