The Home Care and Community Health Support Pocketbook was created to bring awareness to several health and safety issues faced in home and community care.
In long-term care it is increasingly apparent that who is on shift is just as important as how many staff are on shift. Quality care is difficult to achieve when we do not routinely engage with one another in a positive, or civil, manner.
The Province has introduced a new masking policy for all healthcare workers who provide direct care effective immediately. Staff Requirements Visitor Guidance With an increase in viral respiratory illnesses (VRI) across the province, the Ministry of Health has introduced new masking measures to help control the spread of these illnesses. It's important to remember that […]
Staff Requirements Visitor Guidance With an increase in viral respiratory illnesses (VRI) across the province, the Ministry of Health has introduced new masking measures to help control the spread of these illnesses. It's important to remember that masking is just one part of a comprehensive infection prevention and control (IPAC) strategy. To enhance your efforts, […]
Saleema is deeply committed to creating safe workplaces, aligning her vision for SafeCare BC with her personal values. With a Master's in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene from UBC, she has spearheaded initiatives at provincial and national levels to enhance employee well-being and minimize workplace injuries.
Ken joins the SafeCare BC team with an 18-year background in health communications, having worked for large and small organizations. Ken has developed numerous health campaigns and led a team nominated for a BC Health Care Award for developing an online organ donor registry, the first in Canada.
Anna Richter has more than 20 years of experience as a safety professional. Anna’s first foray into occupational health and safety came many years ago when she was travelling through New Zealand and worked for a safety inspection company as an office manager.
Lisa has worked in healthcare communications for over twenty years, with experience in public relations, employee communications, and digital and web strategy.
Before her recent work as Board and Trust Secretariat for employers of the BC waterfront industry, Lysa was involved in administration and IT work in the Philippines. She helped roll out IT projects for companies before transitioning to administration work.
With over 17 years of administrative experience across multiple industries, Pavan has joined SafeCare BC as the new member services coordinator. She values the importance of offering online and in-person learning opportunities to healthcare professionals through SafeCare BC to enhance workplace safety protocols.
With a background in customer service, Zach looks forward to helping people by contributing to SafeCare BC’s goals. Zach enjoys playing music, hiking, and tennis in his spare time.
Building on her undergraduate degree from the University of Manitoba and Occupational Health and Safety certification from BCIT. Jennifer has collected a range of knowledge in various industries, including ten years in the K-12 sector.
Sheila has over 15 years of experience working in the healthcare and justice sectors. Her experiences have included workplace health and safety, program oversight and development, research, and working directly with service users.
Arpan obtained her Bachelor of Science, majoring in cellular and molecular biology, from SFU. She then worked as a Lab Assistant in an environmental testing lab and later as an optometrist assistant.
With a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Commerce and a Masters in Health Leadership and Policy, Kajal is passionate about using education to close the gaps in delivering person-centred care.
Daniel has worked in content creation, marketing, and design since 2013, holding progressively senior roles as a content producer in the music and sports industries.
Mark completed his Bachelor of Kinesiology and Bachelor of Education with a minor in Special Education at the University of Alberta before going on to teach almost every subject in grades 7 to 12 before moving to Vancouver in August 2020.
Ashifa Tharani is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in the aviation industry, education, and talent acquisition. With over a decade of experience in leadership roles at Air Canada and her passion for teaching and community involvement, Ashifa brings a unique blend of expertise and empathy to her current role at SafeCare BC.
After completing her graduate diploma in Instructional Design, Jaimie finished her Masters of Education in 2023. Her background includes 18 years of experience in instruction, adult education, curricula development, and instructional design.
A profound interest in societal welfare steered Carissa towards non-profits and healthcare sectors, where she amassed three years of diverse experience through internships, freelance projects, and contract roles in marketing and communications.
We strive to empower those working in the continuing care sector to create safer, healthier workplaces by fostering a culture of safety through evidence-based education, leadership, and collaboration.
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