Motion Calls For Increased Funding For Direct Care Hours
Media Release- SPECIAL RESOLUTION REQUESTS PROVINCE INCREASE FUNDING FOR RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME STAFFING Delegates Also Highlight Need for a Provincial Dementia Action Plan Burnaby, B.C. (June 4, 2016):Â Over 450 people attended the BC Care Providers Association 39th Annual Conference this week where three special motions were approved at the Annual General Meeting. One of the […]
VCH Announces Expansion of Residential Care Capacity
A media release from the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCHA) today confirms they will be expanding residential care capacity within the region. According to VCHA they have “…signed agreements for a new residential care facility in Vancouver and an expansion to an existing one.” An addition will be added to a BCCPA member care home – […]
Top 5 Finalist for Great Cdn Health Care Debate
The BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) is pleased to announce that our submission to the Great Canadian Health Care Debate taking place at the CCHL National Conference next week has been selected in the top five. Over 800 delegates will be voting on Monday to determine the top three finalists who will make it on […]
Record Attendance at 39th Annual Conference
Well over 450 people attended the 39th Annual Conference in Whistler this week – making it the largest event in the BC Care Provider Association’s history. Opening remarks were provided by the Hon. Minister Terry Lake whereby he announced $50K in new funding for Concerts in Care to provide additional performances across the province. Dawna […]
SafeCare BC Announces Finalists and Judges for Safety Den Competition
SafeCare BC has announced the finalists and judges for the Safety Den competition being held on Sunday, May 29Â at the BC Care Providers Association Annual Conference in Whistler. SafeCare BCÂ received several submissions from our members, front-line staff, managers, engineers, students and others to design an innovative new idea that will improve seniors care, promote safe […]
Record Attendance for Sold Out Conference
It’s official! The BCCPA has sold out its 39th Annual Conference which is set to start on Sunday May 29th. In addition to a record 450+ delegates there are a number of other interesting facts about this year’s conference. This includes that it has attracted the largest student delegate registration in our history and a […]
BCCPA Welcomes Newest Member – Kinsmen Lodge in Surrey
The BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) would like to extend a big welcome to its newest member – Kinsmen Lodge in Surrey. Located right beside Surrey Memorial Hospital, Kinsmen Lodge has been proudly offering seniors’ care since 1975 and it champions the Eden Alternative, a principle-based philosophy to transform institutional approaches to care into a community […]
Hospital Employees’ Union Publishes Response to BCCPA in Vancouver Sun Op-Ed
The following op-ed was written by Hospital Employee’s Union Secretary/Business Manager Jennifer Whiteside and was published on May 18 in the Vancouver Sun. It is a response to the BC Care Providers Association’s support of the Fraser Health Authority’s decision to close hospital beds to fund expanded residential care beds. +++ The business association representing residential […]
JOB POSTING: Site Leader – Sunridge Place (Duncan)
Looking to lead a care team that makes a difference in seniors’ lives? Sunridge Place, an innovative, accredited Campus of Care in Duncan, B.C. seeks a dynamic site leader interested in managing this recently constructed residential complex. There is a strong and experienced team in place, led by Sunridge’s original site leader, who is retiring […]
