An FNHA Telehealth success story

Eileen Ruth, Health Director for the northern community of Kwadacha, worked with FNHA Telehealth and Native Education College to develop and deliver training for Certified Care Aides for students in Kwadacha and Tsay Keh Dene.

With the help of Telehealth, community members were able to access training they wouldn't be able to do if they had to leave their communities. The students recently completed their home care practicums in Kwadacha and Tsay Keh Dene and are in the home stretch of doing a final clinical experience in a residential care facility in Prince George. 

In July, Kwadacha will have its first two Certified Care Aides, Dana McCook and Farrah Pierre.  Elaine McIsaac will be the first in Tsay Keh Dene.

Isobel McDonald, FNHA's Home and Community Care Professional Practice Consultant, was invited to supervise the students during their home and community care practicum.  She says, 'It was a pleasure to work with these students. They are so enthusiastic and committed to helping the Elders in their communities. They have excellent skills. I hope they will consider taking steps towards RN training when they are ready.'