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Langley - October 25 | Kelowna - October 27 | Victoria - October 30
Hearts and Hands is the premier event for healthcare assistants in British Columbia.
About Hearts and Hands
Welcome to Hearts and Hands
The annual Hearts and Hands conference aims to celebrate, educate, and inspire.
Since its creation, Hearts and Hands has created an opportunity to bring a community of healthcare assistants together – whether in-person or virtually.
In 2023, Hearts and Hands will take place in Langley, Kelowna, and Victoria. We welcomed over 600 attendees in 2022 and hope to see even more of you this year!
Langley | October 25
Coast Langley Hotel and Conference Centre
Kelowna | October 27
Coast Capri Hotel
Victoria | October 30
Mary Winspear Centre
why attend?
Three reasons to join Hearts and Hands in 2023
- Connect with other healthcare assistants from across BC
- Be inspired by presenters on topics that matter to you
- Learn new skills and approaches you can put to work right away
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Conference Schedules
Registration | Breakfast | Visit Exhibitor Booths
- 7:30 - 8:30 am
Conference Welcome
- 8:30 - 8:35 am
Territorial Acknowledgement | Welcome and Energy for the Day
- 8:35 - 9:05 am
Presenter | Brenda Robinson (MC)
Keynote | What if life and work are supposed to be hard?
- 9:00 - 10:35 am
Presenter | Mark Black
Coffee break and visit exhibitor booths
- 10:35 - 11:00 am
Transition to break out sessions
- 11:00 - 11:05 am
Morning breakout sessions
- 11:05 am - 12:05 pm
Session 1 | Working with families affected by dementia
Presenters | Mariana Hudson and Susan Prosser
Session 2 | Civility matters: an online toolkit for healthcare workers and leaders
Presenters | Dr. Heather Cooke and Rhonda Croft
Session 3 | Building resilience: mental health tools and resources
Presenter | Amenda Kumar
Transition to ballroom
- 12:05 - 12:15 pm
Lunch and visit exhibitor booths
- 12:15 - 1:00 pm
Wellness break
- 1:00 - 1:30 pm
Presenter | Khalida Braid
Transition to break out sessions
- 1:30 - 1:40 pm
Morning breakout sessions
- 1:40 - 2:40 pm
Session 1 | Working with families affected by dementia
Presenters | Mariana Hudson and Susan Prosser
Session 2 | Civility matters: an online toolkit for healthcare workers and leaders
Presenters | Dr. Heather Cooke and Rhonda Croft
Session 3 | Building resilience: mental health tools and resources
Presenter | Amenda Kumar
Transition to ballroom
- 2:40 - 2:50 pm
Video tribute | Closing remarks | Prizes
- 2:50 - 3:30 pm
Registration | Breakfast | Visit Exhibitor Booths
- 7:30 - 8:30 am
Conference Welcome
- 8:30 - 8:35 am
Territorial Acknowledgement | Welcome and Energy for the Day
- 8:35 - 9:05 am
Presenter | Brenda Robinson (MC)
Keynote | What if life and work are supposed to be hard?
- 9:00 - 10:35 am
Presenter | Mark Black
Coffee break and visit exhibitor booths
- 10:35 - 11:00 am
Transition to break out sessions
- 11:00 - 11:05 am
Morning breakout sessions
- 11:05 am - 12:05 pm
Session 1 | Working with families affected by dementia
Presenters | Mariana Hudson and Susan Prosser
Session 2 | Shifting our mindset to our wellbeing
Presenter | Chihab Kaab
Session 3 | Building resilience: mental health tools and resources
Presenter | Amenda Kumar
Transition to ballroom
- 12:05 - 12:15 pm
Lunch and visit exhibitor booths
- 12:15 - 1:00 pm
Wellness break
- 1:00 - 1:30 pm
Presenter | Khalida Braid
Transition to break out sessions
- 1:30 - 1:40 pm
Morning breakout sessions
- 1:40 - 2:40 pm
Session 1 | Working with families affected by dementia
Presenters | Mariana Hudson and Susan Prosser
Session 2 | Shifting our mindset to our wellbeing
Presenter | Chihab Kaab
Session 3 | Building resilience: mental health tools and resources
Presenter | Amenda Kumar
Transition to ballroom
- 2:40 - 2:50 pm
Video tribute | Closing remarks | Prizes
- 2:50 - 3:30 pm
Registration | Breakfast | Visit Exhibitor Booths
- 7:30 - 8:30 am
Conference Welcome
- 8:30 - 8:35 am
Territorial Acknowledgement | Welcome and Energy for the Day
- 8:35 - 9:05 am
Presenter | Brenda Robinson (MC)
Keynote | What if life and work are supposed to be hard?
- 9:00 - 10:35 am
Presenter | Mark Black
Coffee break and visit exhibitor booths
- 10:35 - 11:00 am
Transition to break out sessions
- 11:00 - 11:05 am
Morning breakout sessions
- 11:05 am - 12:05 pm
Session 1 | Working with families affected by dementia
Presenters | Mariana Hudson and Susan Prosser
Session 2 | Staying strong when loss and grief are ‘just part of the job’
Presenter | Elizabeth Causton
Session 3 | Building resilience: mental health tools and resources
Presenter | Amenda Kumar
Transition to ballroom
- 12:05 - 12:15 pm
Lunch and visit exhibitor booths
- 12:15 - 1:00 pm
Wellness break
- 1:00 - 1:30 pm
Presenter | Khalida Braid
Transition to break out sessions
- 1:30 - 1:40 pm
Morning breakout sessions
- 1:40 - 2:40 pm
Session 1 | Working with families affected by dementia
Presenters | Mariana Hudson and Susan Prosser
Session 2 | Staying strong when loss and grief are ‘just part of the job’
Presenter | Elizabeth Causton
Session 3 | Building resilience: mental health tools and resources
Presenter | Amenda Kumar
Transition to ballroom
- 2:40 - 2:50 pm
Video tribute | Closing remarks | Prizes
- 2:50 - 3:30 pm
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CONFERENCE
Watch the digital presentations from Hearts and Hands 2022
Many of last year's presenters created videos for our digital conference attendees.
speakers
Meet Our Speakers
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Harvey Howard
Founder, Consession
Rose Jackson
CEO, Pajakin
Johann Barlow
CTO, Aalia
Ewan Howard
Sales Manager, Psych
Olivia Lowe
CEO, Prettybox
Patrick Harrison
Manager, Writting
Harvey Howard
COO, Logistix
Jimmy Greene
CEO & Founder, Moover
testimonials
What conference attendees are saying
Here are some of the things we've heard from Hearts and Hands participants.
“Uplifting, positive, educational”
“The event was very well organized. It was uplifting, positive, educational, engaging, humorous, and I felt a true connection with my peers.”
“I learned a lot today"
As a student, I learned a lot today. I will definitely apply the tips I got from today’s session in my workplace and even in my daily life.
“I cannot wait until next year"
This was a great event. I cannot wait until next year.
SPonsors
Our Partners
Hearts and Hands would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors.
Learn about sponsorship opportunities for Hearts and Hands 2023.
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Session Partners
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