EDUCATION

Offering healthcare professionals high-quality continuous education means leveraging excellence in healthcare performance. Dykeland Lodge strives to find the best education pathways to inspire and retain the best healthcare talent possible.

There’s a need to raise awareness that education doesn’t come to an end once people are in the middle of their professional careers. Because the healthcare industry is incredibly competitive, and continuously evolving, technologies considered best practices today can change drastically in just the span of a decade. That’s why care providers have to regularly keep up with new techniques and technologies and expand their knowledge and skills – which means continuous education is not a nice to have but an absolute necessity for any healthcare professional who wants to provide high-quality patient care.

Dykeland Lodge and CBBC Continuing Care Assistant Program Updated

The Work and Learn, CCA program consist of approximately eight weeks of in-class instruction before students move to the 3 and 2 Work and Learn model. Individuals will learn to provide care to meet the various needs of the elderly, disabled, and convalescents. Work and Learn, 3 and 2 model, students can complete their Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) course by attending three days a week and working two days a week in paid positions within the continuing care environment. The Progressive Education Continuing Care Assistant program is available in HRM, and rural areas throughout the province. Dykeland Lodge is thrilled to be one of the facility partners. This September we celebrate 3 years in partnership with CBBC College

An interview may be required before accepting students for clinical experience. Total program length: Total 30 – Theory 21, Practicum 9

Tuition, administration and exam fees, and books, will be provided to Nova Scotia residents who qualify for this unique program at no cost to the student! This forward-thinking announcement was made by Premier, Tim Houston and CBBC College in December of 2021.

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The Work and Learn, CCA program consist of approximately eight weeks of in-class instruction before students move to the 3 and 2 Work and Learn model. Include a line on how to apply.

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PROGRAM OUTLINE

• Body Structures, Functions & Care Implications
• Care Management Setting and Communication
in the Care Setting
• CCA Professional Development
• Dementia: Understanding the Journey
• Documentation and Technology in the Care Setting
• Environmental Safety and Safe Handling & Mobility
• First Aid/CPR Level C + AED, WHMIS & OH&S and LEAP
• Personal Care, Skills Development and Growth &
Development
• Home Support Placement Overview
• Introduction to the CCA Program and the
Health Care Sector
• Medication Awareness
• Mental Health & Social Well-Being
• Nursing Home/Homes for the Aged Placement Overview
• Nutrition and Meal Preparation and Food handler’s Course
• Mentorship Placements Practicum Seminar

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

“I absolutely love the employees and the residents. Dykeland has been like a second home for me. It is very welcoming here. I look forward to working here, likely for many years to come.”

“This was by far the best choice I ever made, I never thought I would want to do this type of work, but I love it, Dykeland is very welcoming and are so nice! CBBC also treats us great!”

“I had a great mentor for my skills. Almost all the Dykeland staff are very nice and understanding. The teachers have been great and understanding. Dykeland arranged for our needles to be done which was great. The class is close to my home. I wanted this course for a long time, and this came up and worked out for me and my family.”

“I have enjoyed my time here at Dykeland Lodge. The staff are friendly, respectful and knowledgeable. I would recommend anyone doing their CCA course to do their training here. Great long-term care home and awesome staff.”

“Dykeland Lodge has opened my eyes to what I actually want to do with my life. This course brings me joy when I get to see the residents’ faces. I can’t wait to be a full time CCA.”

“Staff is amazing and very helpful. The instructors are great, and my time here has never been bad.”

“I have enjoyed my time at CBBC at Dykeland. It has been nice to see our workplace firsthand and get to know the residents and staff as we move through the course. CBBC instructors are very accommodating and helpful to ensure success in the program.”

“CBBC’s CCA course has been great, the classes are smaller than what I’m use to so there is plenty of room for one on one. The instructor is super sweet and Dykeland has been super accommodating with my working hours and schooling hours. I couldn’t ask for a better workplace and college.”

“Greetings and salutations to new students to the CCA program. The staff here are amazing. Krista Beeler will pop out of nowhere to say hello so behave! I’m just kidding. Dykeland is amazing and willing to help and they are very generous to us students. This place will make you some great friends and memories that will last you a lifetime. P.S. Don’t be afraid to ask for help! Krista will be there!”

“I have really enjoyed my time at Dykeland, the staff are really nice, and the atmosphere is very welcoming. I have made lifelong friends in the CCA class. Our Instructors have been wonderful and very supportive. I am very happy with the decision I made to come here”

Art of Resilience

The Art of Resilience – Leaning into the Hard is a program aimed at supporting the mental health and well-being of staff working in LTC. The program addresses change on three levels: individual, organizational, and sector. The individual level consisted of five self-care online education sessions comprised of a presentation and discussion aimed at all staff. The organizational level consisted of five webinars and workshops and a 1 on 1 site consultation with a facilitator. The sector level consisted of 10 weekly Community of Practice (CoP) meetings for leaders to come together and share practices on psychological well-being. The goal in mind is of transitioning to a peer-led space that could be sustained post-project. This was evaluated through four group discussions, weekly questionnaires from DMC facilitators, and a final online survey for all registrants (minimum one session attended).

P.A.C.E

At Dykeland Lodge the Rehab team works together to provide staff with Safe Resident Handling and Mobility training along with PACE and LAMS (Lifting and Moving Safely). The Safe Resident Handling and Mobility training includes how to properly transfer and mobilize with residents with use of rehab equipment and other equipment in the facility while keeping safety and body mechanics in mind. We look at how to properly use walkers, wheelchairs, Mechanical Lifts, Bed Functions, Slings, transfer sheets, transfer belts, the Sara Steady and more! PACE is a point of care mobility status check. We use the acronym backwards, ECAP, to check for hazards when completing resident care. The Safe Resident Handling and Mobility/ PACE training are in cooperation with AWARE NS and WCB to strive for a safe work environment for both residents and staff.

LAMS Training

The LAMS training is newer to our facility and is currently in the process of being rolled out with OHS and the Rehab Team. This is for all other departments that are not resident hands on for care. This is to provide education on proper lifting and moving techniques to keep those in Dietary, Environmental Services and Recreation, safe when completing daily tasks.

GPA Program Overview

GPA Basics is a practical and interactive education session that equips care providers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to deliver person-centered dementia care. GPA Certified Coaches act as facilitators, employing multiple learner-directed strategies to promote a basic understanding of dementia and its relationship with a person’s responsive behaviors. Participants learn to apply emotional, environmental, and interpersonal communication strategies that serve to diffuse challenging behaviors. Participants will also learn and demonstrate suitable and respectful physical self-protection techniques to use in situations of risk. This learning allows the participant to enter a workplace confident in their understanding that each person with dementia is a unique human being capable of interacting with the outside world. GPA Basics participants gain immediately useful strategies for effective communication and safety practices at the point-of-care, promoting comfort and human dignity. (Please note: GPA Basic education has been developed and evaluated for delivery within health care organizations. At this time, GPA Basics is not recommended for informal health care providers or volunteers who are not currently employed or seeking employment in a health care setting.)

Surge eLearning

Take your online training to the next level. Access innovative training and continuous learning right at your fingertips! Our Learning Management System (LMS) makes it easy for your team to continue their online education and gain access to the resources they need while scheduling, tracking, and reporting on their progress. Designed to serve individuals within Canada’s healthcare and service industries, it’s your go-to LMS trusted by seasoned professionals nation-wide.

Communications

Effectively communicate one-on-one with team members, or post content available to users across departments. Our easy-to-use messaging system allows you to access communications all in one place while keeping your team informed.