Requirements
Activity Assistant
Admission requirements
When you apply, you'll need to submit proof of :
- Resident Care Attendant (RCA) or Home Support/Residential Care (HSRC) or Health Care Assistant (HCA) certificate or equivalent credential (e.g. RN or LPN)
* Call 250-370-4785 if you require assessment of equivalency to RCA.
Participation requirements
Prior to the start date of the program, students must:
- Attend a mandatory Information Session before January (attendance will be tracked with program applications).
- Due to new legislation that came into effect January 2011, every registered student who has
practicum/clinical placement involving work with children and/or vulnerable adults must undergo a Criminal Record Check (CRC) through the Criminal Record Review Program. A new process is presently being developed. Students will also be informed of the new process during program information sessions. Any CRC done outside the college will NOT be accepted and will result in additional cost to the student. - Standard First Aid Certificate (including CPR Level C)
- Foodsafe Level 1 Certificate
Note: Some employers may require the following:
- Class 4 Driver’s license
- Criminal Record Check
- Minimum of one year related work experience
