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JESSA CARLOS

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT (HCA)

Prior to becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse in 2018, Jessa volunteered in a long-term care facility for 2 years where she realized her passion for the Healthcare field. In addition to teaching the HCA program at Drake Medox College, she is also working as an LPN providing social services and nursing care in a long-term care facility.

Jessa strongly believes that to sustain a long and rewarding career in healthcare one must possess a genuine desire to help others. Her goal as an instructor is to share her knowledge and experiences to support her students to excel in their learning and professional growth.

Her advice to her students is: Always respect each other and never underestimate one’s abilities. In big or small ways, you will touch someone’s life, and make a difference!

Harjeet Dhillon

Health Care Assistant (HCA)

Harjeet  began her career in 2008 as an LPN, and has worked in a variety of health care settings including convalescent and long term care.  She enjoys providing care for the elderly in particular with a passion for making a positive difference in the lives of those she serves.  She furthered her studies and completed her BSN in 2017 and is currently a Registered Nurse.  Harjeet became a Health Care Instructor to share her experience and knowledge with students.  She encourages them to devote themselves to their personal and professional dreams, and to never give up on the opportunities which life presents them!

Nancy Guzman

HCA: CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR

Nancy began her career in Nursing in 1979, and spent many years working in hospital delivery and operating rooms abroad before immigrating to Canada; she is currently a Licenced Practical Nurse. Whether she is teaching an HCA class or facilitating practicum Nancy holds her students to the highest standards of conduct. She is best known for bringing her “joie de vivre” to everything she does, always making her students’ learning experience a very positive one!

Daryl Lagayan

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT PROGRAM (HCA)

Daryl began his journey in Healthcare as a volunteer in a  number of different care homes where his respect and passion for working with elders grew very strong.  For the past 5 years he has been working as an LPN providing social related services at a Vancouver care home. Daryl made the decision to become a Health Care Assistant Program instructor at Drake Medox College in order to contribute further to society by sharing the knowledge and experiences he has acquired throughout his career.  His goal is to prepare his students to be successful and well-equipped to care for their clients; wherever their career path may lead them.

His philosophy on learning is “memorize and you will forget… understand and you will remember”

MARIZEN LEONCIO

Health Care Assistant Program (HCA)

Since completing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1993, Marizen has acquired over 30 years of experience in a variety of healthcare settings. This is complemented by 10+ years as a classroom and clinical instructor, curriculum developer, program coordinator and subject matter expert.

She comes from a long line of educators, and teaching is her passion. She places a high value on cultural competence in being able to understand her clients and students from their unique perspectives to build strong relationships and positive outcomes.

Marizen believes that patience, perseverance and a positive attitude are all key, and one of her favorite quotes is: “I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me, and 90% how I react to it” – from the Attitude poem of Charles Swindoll

Derrick Manila

HCA: CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR

Derrick is an LPN who started out as a caregiver in the United States. It all began with a newly discovered fondness for the geriatric populace, which led him to his first career in healthcare as a health care assistant in residential care. Upon his arrival to Canada, a guidance counselor convinced him to pursue practical nursing, and this provided him with an even deeper sense of fulfillment. Just when he thought there could never be anything more rewarding than taking care of individuals who are at the latter stages of their lives, an opportunity to teach and inspire others to have the same compassion to do so presented itself. He accepted his current role as Clinical Instructor for the Drake Medox College HCA program, and is loving his craft more than ever. Derrick’s personal commitment to providing the highest level of person centered care sets the bar high for his students who are preparing to embark on their new careers.

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EMPLOYER TESTIMONIAL

“Thank you Drake Medox College for assisting us in our hiring. We gained 5 staff from our posting and hope to gain more. Again our gratitude for producing high caliber members of the health care industry.”

Leo Monterola
Director of Care
Carlton Gardens Care Centre

“Please find attached the attendance and evaluations for all of the students who completed their practicum with us from February 8th – 15th. It was great to speak with their buddies because they all had such positive feedback, and really enjoyed working with the students. We really enjoy having the students here, and we look forward to working with you more in the future!”

Anja Meier
Human Resources Coordinator
Greater Vancouver Community Services Society

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