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Baptist Housing has 1,200 team members caring for 2,100 residents at 17 senior living communities across BC. Having an effective return to/recover at work program for injured workers is essential; not only for the workers themselves, but also for their co-workers and the organization’s operations.  In Kelowna, the organization has three residences and about 500 […]

Fifteen organizations (10 from long-term care and five from home care and community health support) have now signed on to SafeCare BC’s Tailored Outreach Program,or TOP for short, to help reduce workplace injuries. Safety report cards and gap analyses are letting organizations know where they are doing well, and where they need to focus. Action […]

You told us that increasing mental health education is important. This is why we recently partnered with the Canadian Mental Health Association to bring you three webinars over the past few months, each covering a different theme on mental health. If you missed them, or want to share with your staff, you can watch the […]

Overexertion is the leading cause of injury in home care and community health support. In fact, it accounts for almost half of all workplace injuries. That’s why we developed a Safe Client Handling workshop, designed specifically for home care and community health support workers.   This one-day course includes a blend of theory, scenario-based learning, and hands-on practice. […]

Don’t miss out on registering for the final webinar in our three-part mental health series, on December 4. In partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association.  Introduction to Psychological Health and Safety: What Managers and Leaders Need to Know

Do you have an idea that could help improve workplace health and safety? Some of the best solutions start with simple ideas. This research grant can help you develop your idea into a solution that makes a difference in the workplace. WorkSafeBC has launched its Innovation at Work grant competition. Letter of intent (optional) due: December […]

Sydney Griffin-Beale is a nursing supervisor with Bayshore Home Care, and through her work sees the impact of workplace injuries. Recognizing this, Sydney recently took SafeCare BC’s peer coach training for violence prevention and safe handling. “My job includes investigating acts of violence and workplace injuries and implementing an action plan, so I wanted to […]

WorkSafeBC recently held two rate consultation webinars for long-term care and home care and community health support. During the sessions, they shared some of the sector’s injury trends and factors that led to the 2019 assessment rates, along with some tools that can help you understand sector injury rates and your organization’s trends. Employer Health […]

Overview: The Occupational Health and Safety Consultant will act as the primary resource in providing customized occupational health and safety support to long-term care and home care and support organizations by providing strategic safety advice to enhance their occupational health and safety program and compliance with provincial regulations. Responsibilities: Support the SafeCare BC mandate by […]

Overview: The Digital Media and Communications Coordinator is responsible for supporting the development and delivery of internal and external communications. The position informs our members, stakeholders, and the media of SafeCare BC’s programs and services by delivering on our communications plan. The Coordinator will support the overall communication activities of SafeCare BC. Responsibilities: Internal and […]