Learn to function as a Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) team member in home and special care. Through a combination of hands on classroom learning and labs, you will receive clinical experience in home and long term care settings. This program focuses on working with the elderly, but you will be prepared to work with clients of all ages. You’ll support clients with ambulation, meal assistance/nutrition, personal care (bathing, toileting, dressing and grooming), medication monitoring, communication, and end of life care. You’ll work directly with clients across the life span who have a variety of health care needs and you’ll become an important and respected member of the healthcare team. This job is physically demanding and you will be on your feet continuously throughout your shifts (aside from your coffee and meal breaks). It can also be mentally and emotionally stressful and students must have a strong support system and coping strategies in place to do well.
Career Path
Continuing care assistants may work in home care settings, long term care facilities, private care homes, acute care facilities, integrated facilities, supportive housing or special needs classrooms. Most continuing care assistants work for the Saskatchewan Health Authority, as part of a health care team under the supervision of registered nurses, registered psychiatric nurses and or licensed practical nurses.
Saskatchewan Colleges Great Plains College accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, evidence of English study within a 12 year education system where English is designated as the primary and official language and the principal language of instruction. For applicants who do not yet meet the English language requirement, there are two pathways to achieve the necessary level:
Pre sessional English Programme; Students may successfully complete a preparatory English programme offered by the university before beginning their academic course. Recognized English Proficiency Tests; Students may submit one of the following minimum scores prior to the start of their program: IELTS: 6.5 overall band score (or equivalent), TOEFL or PTE: Score of 60, Duolingo English Test: Score of 120.
We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Saskatchewan Colleges - Great Plains College below;
1. WASSCE Certificate/A-Level
2. School Transcript
3. Passport
4. Recommendation Letter
5. CV
Students can work part time for up to 20 hours per week and full time during academic breaks. After graduation, students from an eligible Designated Learning Institution may apply for work permit up to three years, depending on the length of study and program eligibility.
