Payroll assistants have an integral role in any organization. Above all, these professionals are responsible for ensuring that employees are accurately compensated for the hours that they work. Payroll assistants gather and analyze timesheets, monitor approved sick and annual leave, prepare and allocate paychecks, solve payment-related errors, comply with the regulations that apply to the
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5 Top Reasons for Tooth Extraction Explained for Students of Dental Assistant Training
Dental assistants experience a busy work life, with duties ranging from administrative tasks to taking x-rays and removing stitches. They work with the rest of the dental team, sometimes providing assistance to the dentist as they work on more complex procedures. Although sometimes necessary for the dentist to perform, permanent tooth extraction can be an
Interested in Healthcare Assistant School? Here’s What It’s Like to Work at Extended Care Facilities
Healthcare assistants can work in a variety of different settings throughout their career. They might choose to work at a hospice, at a retirement home, or even an extended care facility. Extended care facilities provide important care to seniors and people with disabilities who require support on a 24-hour basis. For graduates who establish their
Retirement Home vs. Hospice: Which Career Path is best for you After Health Care Assistant School?
A career as a health care assistant is a dynamic and rewarding one, perfect for those who enjoy helping others. There is increasing demand for health care assistants in Canada due to our aging population and need for long-term care. Health care assistants can choose to work in a variety of health care environments, including
3 Software Skills That Will Help You Thrive in an Office Administration Career
Businesses depend on software for almost every aspect of their operations. From tracking inventory to managing payroll, software has helped companies become more efficient and profitable. That’s why employers increasingly demand that job applicants have the software skills that are necessary for today’s office. When looking to get hired in an office administration position, however,
Why are Graduates of Health Care Assistant Training in Such High Demand?
Due to technological advancements and progress in medicine, the population of Canada is growing older and living longer than previous generations. As a result, the health care industry is transforming, becoming one of the largest sources of job opportunities in the country, as more people reach an advanced age and require consistent, comprehensive care. A
4 Reasons Why Communities Need People with Community Support Worker Training
A healthy community focuses on inclusion, support and improvement, but not everyone begins on the same footing. Whether due to disability, physical challenges or special needs, some people need help to feel as if they are part of a healthy and happy community. Community support workers (CSWs) are driven to make a meaningful and positive
Considering a Career in Healthcare? 3 Ways to Know if Practical Nursing Training is Right For You
For anyone who enjoys working with people, thrives in fast-paced environments and takes satisfaction in providing care and comfort to those in need, healthcare is an incredibly rewarding industry to work in. Fortunately, due to Canada’s aging population, healthcare professionals like nurses are in high demand, so there’s never been a better time to enter
Congratulations to the Discovery Grad Class of 2016!
Learn a Myriad of Programs in British Columbia Congratulations to the Discovery Community College 2016 graduates! They studied long and hard, pulled all-nighters, wrote papers and attended classes both online and in person. Sometimes they even had other jobs and families to manage. Despite their busy schedules the class of 2016 worked very hard, and it
Police Foundations Program at Discovery: What You Need To Know
When students attend the Police Foundations Program at any of our campuses they learn from people with a terrific amount of law enforcement experience in the legal field. One of these instructors is Patrick Tracy, who teaches at the Surrey campus. Police Foundations Program, Explained In this video, Patrick describes what you can expect of