BC Care Awards: Recognizing long-service excellence in the seniors care sector
Across the sector, there are a great number of people who dedicate their careers to contributing to the best care of seniors. BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) proudly recognizes these long-standing contributions through the prestigious Ed Helfrich Long-Service Excellence Award, which celebrates those with a 15+ year industry track record of developing and delivering quality […]
BC Care Awards: Celebrating the sector’s family champions
Family caregivers play an important role in caring for seniors, whether at home, in long-term care (LTC) or in assisted living. That is why BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) and EngAge BC are proud to celebrate the many roles that contribute to the best quality of care for B.C. seniors at the 10th Annual BC […]
BC Care Awards: Past Winners Spotlight
Every year, BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) holds its Annual BC Care Awards to celebrate various individuals who exemplify exceptional dedication in caring for seniors. Earlier this year, the Association recognized winners like Patricia Asto, a Caregiver with Hero Home Care, for her commitment to delivering the best possible care to her clients. After coming […]
8th Annual BC Care Awards: Wrap Up
What an evening it was! Last Monday evening, the 8th Annual BC Care Awards ceremony was our first event to welcome so many to celebrate together in person, and it was an emotional celebration. Minister of Health Adrian Dix once again took to the podium to kick off the evening with heartfelt remarks. Several MLAs […]
B.C. government proclaims March 1st as BC Seniors’ Care Providers Day
6th annual provincial proclamation recognizes workforce of over 50,000 March 1, 2022 (Victoria, B.C.):Â In recognition of the thousands of workers who take care of B.C. seniors every day, the Province of British Columbia has proclaimed March 1st, 2022 as BC Seniors Care Providers Day. A copy of the Proclamation signed by B.C. Lieutenant Governor Hon. […]
Broadcaster Lynda Steele awarded as BCCPA’s inaugural Family Champion of the Year
8th Annual BC Care Awards ceremony happens Feb. 28th in Victoria Burnaby, B.C. (February 17, 2022) – BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) announces that the recipient of its first-ever Family Champion of the Year Award is longtime broadcaster Lynda Steele. The Family Champion of the Year is one of six categories for the 8th Annual BC […]
Join us for the 8th Annual BC Care Awards in Victoria
Our February 28th in-person ceremony will abide all Public Health requirements Last week B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced that some COVID-19 restrictions could be lifted by B.C. Family Day, Feb. 21, 2022. As well, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam has reported that cases of the Omicron variant have peaked […]
Congratulations, Dave Cheperdak! Winner of the Ed Helfrich Long-Service Excellence Award
BC Care Providers Association is delighted to announce Dave Cheperdak as the winner of this year’s Ed Helfrich Long-Service Excellence Award. As of June 2021 Dave Cheperdak is the now retired CEO of Broadmead Care located in the Island Health region, after providing exemplary leadership in the Broadmead care community for 17 years. Our Events […]
Congratulations, Maria Fain! Winner of the BC Care Provider of the Year award (Long-Term Care category)
BC Care Providers Association congratulates Maria Fain as this year’s winner of the BC Care Provider of the Year in Long-Term Care! Maria Fain is a Health Care Aide at Brookside Lodge of Sienna Senior Living in the Fraser Health region. Maria is described to be the epitome of excellence in care by her team and they praise […]
