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I have been working as a long-term care aide in the Interior for more than 20 years.  We take care of the residents, making sure they are fed, bathed and their sores tended to, as well as ensure their safety. Working with residents who have heavy dementia …

“I work as a patient ambassador at an extended care facility. This was a new position, created because of the pandemic, to deal with the mandates and restrictions. I took this role once it became permanent. Before taking this position, I worked in the …

“I work a 12-hour shift, processing doctor’s orders on the Intensive Care Unit. It’s a busy unit, and the time goes by quickly. There are a whole lot of us who make the place run, and HEU members are important. The bulk of hospital workers are HEU …

“I work in an acute care hospital and long-term care facility as a food service worker and a care aide.   My regular line is in the kitchen, and typically we prepare the basic dinner meals. But I frequently work as a care aide because we’ve been so …

“I work as a medical imaging clerk at a health centre. I act as a liaison communicating with patients, doctors, technologists and nurses. I’m responsible for booking patients for imaging services such as ultrasounds, CT scans, or X-rays. I need to know a …

“I work in the private sector as a cook at a residential care facility in the Okanagan. In a typical day, I cook breakfast, lunch and dinner for 140 residents. We have roughly 34 assisted living residents, who eat directly out of the dining room or …

“When a patient feels confident in what you’re doing with them – whether it be taking them to the lab, or giving them a wash – whenever they say, ‘I really appreciate what you’ve done for me today’ – that’s definitely the most satisfying part of my job. I …

“I live in a small town and lost my dream job. To be honest, I never thought I would work in health care, but I didn’t have a lot of options. I’ve been working as a lab assistant for more than seven years now, and I’m active in the union. I love to learn. …

“I’ve been working in residential care for nine years as a care aide. I spend more time at my work than at home, so the residents are like part of my family now.   I like being able to make a difference in the residents’ lives, putting a smile on their …

“I work as a Cook at a complex care facility with an assisted living site attached. If I work the morning shift, I’m in charge of breakfast and lunch for the residents, and on evenings, I take care of dinner. I’m also responsible for ordering the …