If you’re driven to make a difference in people’s lives consider becoming a Health Care Aide.
The certificate program, in Dauphin, lasts 6 months. Over the 24 weeks, students take 2 terms in class and 2 practicums in the field, so there is lots of practice.
Eunice Lunsted says the people who become healthcare aids are caring and companionate people who have empathy for people, who like to help people, and who are team players.
“A health Care Aide is a member of the healthc care team that does a lot of the personal care on clients. So, they are trained in the physical skills to care for somebody. Personal skills like bathing, dressing, feeding, assisting with walking. So that is the main duties of a Health Care Aide.”
Corrie Hackenschmidt encourages anyone thinking about a career where you help people to sing up before the course starts on January 14th.
“We get people in within days. If you’re looking to be in the program in January there’s definitely still a lot of time to get in. we encourage people to come and be part of the class.”
ACC says a certificate as a Comprehensive Health Care Aide can open the door to jobs in hospitals, personal care homes, acute and extended care, and doctor's offices.
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