I feel I have grown so much as a person since the start of this journey, and I am excited to make a difference in someone’s life

I’d like to first say that I am so grateful and blessed to have been chosen for such an amazing experience.   Ever since I can remember as a child and growing up as a sensitive person I have always loved helping and caring for others.  My first taste of the health care field was when I was 15 years old, I started volunteering as a Candy Striper through the Hospital Auxiliary in Port Alberni.  I enjoyed this fulfilling experience for 4 years until I finished high school.   

I’ve had many jobs and have met so many wonderful people and feel like I’ve supported and helped where I could; however, I’ve never really felt fulfilled or made an impact. 

Over the years I’ve contemplated the Health Care Assistant (HCA) course but life in those moments was not the right time for me to pursue it.  I was waiting for my mom in Nanaimo General Hospital and the Discovery Community College Health Care Assistant program info popped up and I felt the urge to contact them and find out more.  I was put into contact with Kosta and the rest is history!

I have overcome many challenges this past year to get to where I am today, and I have successfully completed the HCA Program with top marks and 100% attendance certificate as well.  I feel I have grown so much as a person since the start of this journey, and I am excited to make a difference in someone’s life.   

Words can’t express how much gratitude I feel for the amazing opportunity to have such a prestigious diploma program offered to me fully funded.