Health Care Support Worker Role Resources

​HCSWs are part of the Government of British Columbia's Health Career Access Program (HCAP). HCAP provides an opportunity for individuals to begin employment in a non-direct care role (the Health Care Support Worker, or HCSW), while taking part in a Health Care Assistant (HCA) education program delivered through an acknowledged post-secondary institution.

HCSWs promote and maintain the health, safety, independence, comfort and well-being of clients/residents and their families. HCSWs provide non-direct and/or non-clinical support and services in a caring, respectful manner that recognizes and supports the unique needs, abilities, backgrounds and beliefs of clients/residents and their families. 

If you are interested in becoming an HCSW, refer to the BC government’s Work in the health care sector page.

Navigate to the page that applies to your role by clicking the links below:

Resources for Health Care Support Workers

Resources for Leaders

Resources for Peer Mentors

News & Events

The Summit facility

Improving Seniors Care for Victoria Residents

Seniors living in Oak Bay Lodge and Mt. Tolmie care home in Victoria are preparing to move into a new, modern long-term care home in Quadra Village.

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South Van Island

Project Development Agreement signed for a new Residential Care Facility in the Cowichan Valley

Duncan – Island Health and H&H Total Care Services Inc. (H&H) are working together to bring a new residential care facility to Duncan. The facility will focus on improving seniors’ care capacity in the Cowichan Valley and on meeting the needs of complex care clients.

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