Health Career Access Program (HCAP)

At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity for you to help our seniors experience life well in supportive communities. As a member of our team, you can experience a fulfilling career while working in a collaborative environment where support for you is prioritized. Join our team for a paid training opportunity as a Health Care Support worker via the Health Career Access Program (HCAP).
 

The Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) position at Baptist Housing is designed as an entry-level, paid training opportunity for individuals aspiring to build a career in healthcare through the provincial Health Career Access Program (HCAP). In this temporary full-time role, the incumbent provides non-clinical, non-direct care support to residents, clients, families, and visitors in long-term care and assisted living settings, working under the supervision of regulated healthcare professionals and in alignment with established care plans and safety protocols.

The role serves as a structured pathway to becoming a registered Health Care Assistant (HCA), with participants receiving employer-paid education, hands-on experience, and the opportunity to transition into a permanent Care Aide role upon successful completion of the program. The position supports Baptist Housing’s mission of helping seniors experience life well by contributing to a safe, compassionate, and person-centred care environment.

Responsibilities: 

• Support residents with daily routines and overall comfort
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment
• Assist the care team under the direction of healthcare professionals
• Communicate respectfully with residents, families, and team members
• Participate fully in HCAP training, education, and practicum
• Demonstrate compassion, professionalism, and person-centred care

Baptist Housing provides enhanced living communities and exceptional care to over 2700 seniors in British Columbia. We provide long-term care, assisted living, independent living, and home support in our communities in Kelowna, Vancouver, and Victoria. We serve through a culture of caring where we put the wellness of our residents first in a person-centred approach. We live out a servant leadership model that collaborates in teams and builds strong relationships while exemplifying Christ-like values. We're a committed group of people who bring their whole selves to work, and we're also FUN! We take what we do seriously, but not ourselves. We're affiliated with the Fellowship Pacific Baptist churches.

At Baptist Housing, every day is an opportunity for you to help our seniors experience life well in supportive communities. As a member of our team, you can experience a fulfilling career while working in a collaborative environment where support for you is prioritized. Joining Baptist Housing means becoming a part of a committed and compassionate team that strives to create a warm and relational community where you can confidently bring your whole self to work, knowing that your contributions are valued and recognized. Our people and our values are what set us apart, and together we make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

• Grade 10 completion, including English 10 (or equivalent), with strong English communication skills
• If educated outside of Canada, a recent English Language Proficiency Test (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, CLBPT) is required
• Not currently working as a Health Care Assistant and no prior HCA training completed in BC
• Canadian citizen or permanent resident (proof required)
• Able to commit to full-time paid training (3–6 months) and full-time college education (approx. 6 months, including practicum)