Arnaud Niteka, Health Care Assistant, Surrey Campus

“My deepest thanks go to all the mentor care aides at Dufferin Care Centre, AgeCare Royal City, and Westminster House Retirement Community. For their patience, guidance, encouragement, and willingness to share their knowledge and practical experience with me. Each of them has contributed to my growth and helped me better understand what it means to provide safe, compassionate, and person-centered care. 

My sincere appreciation also goes to Discovery Community College for providing me with the opportunity to turn classroom knowledge into practical experience and prepare for my future career as a Health Care Assistant. 

A special thank-you goes to Gagan Dhingra, Interim Lower Mainland Manager/HCA/LPN Program Educator, for her leadership and support throughout my training journey; Kath Palafox, Health Sciences Placement Educator, for her coordination, guidance, and support during my practice experiences; and Anjali Sharma, Health Care Instructor, whose teaching, encouragement, and guidance have left a lasting impression on me. 

Becoming a competent, compassionate, and dedicated Health Care Assistant is my vision. 

With sincere gratitude and appreciation.”
Arnaud Niteka