by Boundary Sentinel on Monday Jan 25 2021
MLA Roly Russell said the spaces at Selkirk College in Castlegar is part of the Health Career Access Program, for a total investment of $8.4 million.
Newly sworn in MLA for Boundary-Similkameen said in a media release that more training opportunities for health care assistants at Selkirk College will strengthen the level of care for people in long-term care and assisted living residences.
“Healthcare workers in British Columbia have shown their skill, dedication and compassion for people throughout the pandemic,” Boundary-Similkameen MLA Roly Russell said.
“Training more health care assistants in rural communities like ours will provide good jobs and better healthcare for people across BC.”