Health care assistant career

When passion and career come together: How her father’s life-changing accident helped Sonya find her passion

Sonya Kanta-Nair is an inspiration to others to chase their dreams. Despite being new to Canada with a newborn, she pursued her passion to work in healthcare. For some, passion is a lifelong endeavour. For others, it’s a result of…

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Becoming a Health Care Assistant in Canada

“Always take the risk for self-development.” My name is Hannah Clemence Sophia C. Calumag and I am a risk taker. I grew up in a rural community in Bangui, Ilocos…

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How Health Care Aides Promote Healthy Lifestyles for Seniors

Canadians are living longer and longer, and rightfully expecting a high quality of life that lasts all the way through their golden years. With the right support, nothing can stop…

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First Part of Practicum in the Health Care Assistant Program

Oh boy, I don’t even know where to begin here! The last 5 weeks of Health Care Assistant practicum has been so good – I’ve learned so much and have…

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Why Communication Skills are Crucial for Health Care Aides

Students enrolled in a health care aide training program will have the opportunity to provide daily assistance to the elderly once they break into the field. By helping clients with…

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Caring for Seniors with Cognitive & Mental Health Challenges: Tips for Health Care Assistants

As people age, cognitive function naturally slows down, but sometimes, factors like dementia can play a role in impacting some senior’s abilities to perform normal everyday tasks. It’s said that…

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Best & Worst Answers to Health Care Assistant Interview Questions

Once you graduate with your Health Care Assistant diploma, your practical skills and education will set you apart when applying for jobs. But, even with these advantages, you don’t want…

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Learning about the Aging Body

Holy – school has sure been hit into overdrive these past few weeks. We have started the course called “Caring for Individuals Experiencing Common Health Challenges”. This course is designed…

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Supporting Our Seniors as a Health Care Assistant

“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.” There are no better words to describe the domain of the Health Care Assistant (HCA) than these wise…

Cardiology Technologist, Medical Laboratory Assistant, Practical Nursing

Hottest Healthcare Careers in Canada

Canadians are getting older. Back in 1971, research showed that the median age in Canada was 26.2 years, but between then and now, our median age has skyrocketed to 40….

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My path to Stenberg’s HCA program

Stenberg is an amazing school and I’m so glad I decided to further my education here. However it wasn’t an easy decision trying to find a school that worked for…

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About Kelsey

Hi! My name is Kelsey and I am studying at Stenberg to become a Health Care Assistant (HCA). I was born and raised in beautiful North Delta, BC. I have…

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When passion and career come together: How her father’s life-changing accident helped Sonya find her passion

Becoming a Health Care Assistant in Canada

How Health Care Aides Promote Healthy Lifestyles for Seniors

First Part of Practicum in the Health Care Assistant Program

Why Communication Skills are Crucial for Health Care Aides

Caring for Seniors with Cognitive & Mental Health Challenges: Tips for Health Care Assistants

Best & Worst Answers to Health Care Assistant Interview Questions

Learning about the Aging Body

Supporting Our Seniors as a Health Care Assistant

Hottest Healthcare Careers in Canada

My path to Stenberg’s HCA program

About Kelsey

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