Health Care Assistant Program

Health care assistants are valued and important members of the healthcare team who promote and maintain the health, safety, independence, comfort, and well-being of patients.

The Health Care Assistant (HCA) diploma program equips students with the hands-on skills and knowledge to function effectively as front-line caregivers in community and facility settings. Under the direction and supervision of a health care professional, graduates will be able to provide person-centered care that promotes and maintains the physical, emotional, spiritual, cognitive, and social well-being of patients.

What You’ll Learn

• Provides person-centred care and assistance that recognizes and respects the uniqueness of each individual client
• Uses an informed problem-solving approach to provide care and assistance that promotes the physical, psychological, social, cognitive and/or spiritual well-being of clients and families
• Provides care and assistance for clients experiencing complex health challenges
• Provides care and assistance for clients experiencing cognitive and/or mental health challenges
• Interacts with other members of the healthcare team in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals
• Communicate clearly and accurately in sensitive situations with patients and families within a variety of community and facility contexts
• Provides personal care and assistance in a safe, competent and organized manner
• Recognizes and responds to own self-development, learning and health-enhancement needs
• Performs the care provider role in a reflective, responsible, accountable and professional/ethical manner