Western Chapter

About The Chapter

The Western Chapter of CANSWA supports Continuing Care Assistants working in Longterm Care, in the community, and within the Hospital setting.

CANSWA Western also advocates for Support Workers working with individuals with Challenges and Special Needs. There is no affiliation between CCAs and Support Workers in our province; however, both work with vulnerable individuals.

The Western chapter of CANSWA works to improve, support, and bring recognition to CCAs and Support Workers’ frontline efforts.

Ellise Floyd

Chapter President - Ellise Floyd

Ellise was born and raised in rural Saskatchewan. Ellise spent several years living in Regina before returning to small city living. Ellise graduated with distinctions from the Continuing Care Assistant program in 2017. She currently works in long-term care as well as in the community with Homecare.

Ellise is passionate about social justice and strives to bring recognition and respect to the Support worker field. Ellise is embracing all of life’s experiences with her husband and their three children.

Contact Ellise @ EFloyd@canswa.ca

Media

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