Make Seniors Care a Priority in 2016 Provincial Budget
Dear Members: The BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) is pleased to share its submission for the 2016 provincial budget which it has provided to BC’s Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services. The submissions, which were due by October 15, 2015 will help inform the release of the provincial budget expected in the spring of […]
Over 5,800 Pledge to Improve Care for Change Day BC
Together with over 50 partners, the BC Patient Safety & Quality Council invited British Columbians to participate in Change Day BC, October 15, 2015, by pledging to make just one small change to improve the health and social care system. More than 5,800 pledges later, individuals across the province are ready to celebrate their collective […]
Aggression, Person-Centred Care and Staff Safety – A Clash of Concepts?
On Oct. 28, 2015 SafeCare BC is hosting an exclusive speakers forum at the Terminal City Club in Vancouver. The event will address the inherent tensions between concerns for staff safety in health care and the growing push towards person-centred care. The event features Patricia Boucher, a registered nurse, as the keynote speaker as well as […]
Continuing Care Sector Front and Centre
BC’s continuing care sector will be the focus of attention this week as two major events are set to take place involving Minister Terry Lake. On Wednesday morning, the BCCPA has been invited to attend and present at a major meeting of representatives delivering seniors care throughout the province. Well over 100 participants from the […]
Director of Human Resources – Broadmead Care Society
Broadmead Care Society has an exceptional leadership opportunity for a Director of Human Resources to join our Team. If you are an experienced human resources leader, this is your chance to live on beautiful Vancouver Island and work with a dynamic leadership team that is committed to Broadmead’s vision of helping to build a caring […]
Nominations Open: BC Care Provider of the Year Award
Do you know a care aide who goes above and beyond his or her call of duty? How about a cleaning staff person who is dedicated to keeping your care home clean and virus free? If you do, the BC Care Providers is currently seeking nominations for a front line care provider or support staff […]
OP-ED: Exploring Dementia Villages and Other Care Models in Canada
By Gagan Lidhran October 7, 2015 When placing a loved one into a care home due to dementia, family or friends often fear for their safety and care. It is estimated that as people are living longer, there will be a sharp increase in the number of people with dementia. Globally there are an estimated […]
CALTC Calls on Federal Parties to Share Plans for Meeting Needs of Seniors
The Canadian Alliance for Long Term Care (CALTC) is calling on the federal parties to commit to tackling the challenges facing Canada’s seniors in long-term care if they form the next government. The call comes on the heels of an eye-opening new report from Statistics Canada that found for the first time in Canadian history, […]
2016 BCCPA Conference Exhibitor Booths and Sponsorship Packages at Record Rate
Last week the BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) opened up sales for exhibitor booths and sponsorship packages for the 2016 BCCPA Annual Conference at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Resort. The response was strong and fast as booths are being sold at a record rate. Since Thursday morning there have been 43 booths purchased and secured, […]
