Health Career Access Program (HCAP) | HCA/MHSU Paid Training Opportunity

Position Summary
Interior Health is seeking applicants for an exciting new opportunity as a Health Care Support Worker or Mental Health Substance Use Worker! If you are interested in an opportunity to provide patient-centred care, then this opportunity may be for you!

This is a fully funded training pathway toward becoming a Health Care Assistant or MHSU Worker through an accredited post-secondary Health Care Assistant/ MHSU program. Not only is the tuition fully funded but you receive a wage while you go to school!

Applicants are hired to start their education in a Health Care Assistant or MHSU training program at a partnering post-secondary institution. The training program will be delivered over the course of 12-18 months.

Once the program is completed the candidate will complete a ‘Transition to Practice’ education module. Upon completion, candidates are expected to complete a paid one year return of service with Interior Health.

We are currently seeking interested candidates for training positions all across the Interior Health region. If you are interested in interviewing for one of these limited seats, apply today!


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How to Apply
Applications will be reviewed by region and cohort priority. Only those who demonstrate how they meet the qualifications of the position will be short-listed. If you are short-listed you will be contacted directly.
Please ensure your application includes:

1. Resume (outlining how you meet the educational requirements)
2. English Test (if English is not your first language)
3. Cover Letter (optional)

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Qualfications
• If English is your first language you must have successfully completed of English 10 or equivalency
• If English is not your first language, you must have a valid English competency test completed within the last 2 years, and your results must match the requirement of the educational program
• Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Clear Criminal Record Check
• Valid Class V BC Driver’s License (for Home Support only)

HCA/CHW:
Completion of Grade 10, including the successful completion of English 10, or equivalency;
• No prior completion of an HCA training program in BC;
• Not currently employed in an HCA role in a private or public facility

MHSU:
•Successful completion of Grade 12 (or equivalent) or academic mature student category;
•A minimum of 60% (Grade C) in English 12 (or equivalent);