Requirements:

• Successful completion of Grade 12 or
• Mature Student status (19 years of age or older) with a minimum of English 10 or
equivalent.
• Interview with Program Manager
Note: All applicants must meet the English language requirement, as per the BC Care Aide and
Community Health Worker Registry. If transcripts are unavailable or outdated; and for more
information: Refer to the minimum English Language Competency
Requirements as specified by the BC Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry.

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**MUST HAVE COVID VACCINE**

Applicants submit an expression of interest (www.gov.bc.ca/careersinhealth) to the Ministry of Health and
are preliminarily screened for program suitability and satisfaction of prerequisites.

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Optional Requirement
• Letter from a family physician stating the applicant is in good physical and psychological
health (as per Program Manager request)
Post-Acceptance Requirements
The following requirements must be met prior to the clinical placement:
• Proof of a Negative TB Test
• Proof of up-to-date immunizations: (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Polio, Measles, Mumps,
Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu shot)
• Criminal Record Check
• First Aid and CPR (Basic Life Support)
• FOODSAFE Level 1
• Completion of Non-Violence Crisis Intervention online course