Create a Resume That Stands Out

Learn how to write a clear, professional resume tailored for healthcare roles, with tips to stand out in today’s job market.

Find the Right Role and Show Up Ready 

Get practical tools to search for the right roles, respond to interview questions with confidence, and highlight your experience. 

Start Strong and Grow Your Healthcare Career

Build long-term success through professionalism, communication, and clear career planning from your very first shift.

About the course

 Whether you are a recent graduate, an internationally trained professional, returning to work, or changing careers, starting strong matters. This microcredential supports PSWs, nurses, healthcare students, and career changers as they build the confidence, skills, and professionalism needed to succeed. You will learn how to write a strong resume, prepare for interviews, understand what employers expect, and find the job that is the right fit for you. With practical tools and expert guidance, you will feel ready to begin your healthcare journey with clarity, purpose, and pride. You are not starting from scratch. You are starting from strength. Enroll today and take the next step toward a career where you can thrive.

Joanne De Rubeis RN BScN OCT 

  👩‍⚕️ About the Author – Joanne De Rubeis, RN, BScN, OCT Joanne De Rubeis is a registered nurse, certified teacher, and healthcare educator who has helped hundreds of students and new graduates start strong as PSWs, caregivers, and healthcare professionals across Canada. Over the years, Joanne has guided learners through job readiness, professionalism, documentation, and safe care practices—supporting them from training to employment. Many of her students have gone on to work successfully in home care, long-term care, and community support roles. As the former owner of a licensed and award-winning home care agency, Joanne has personally hired and trained countless staff, giving her a clear understanding of what employers value—and what separates a great employee from an average one. She created this course to pass on the practical, high-standard guidance that often goes untaught but makes all the difference in the workplace. Her message is simple: be reliable, be respectful, follow through, and take pride in the small details. It’s not about being perfect—it’s about showing up and doing your best every day. Joanne brings both compassion and high expectations to everything she teaches, with the goal of helping you feel confident, employable, and proud of the care you provide.

Curriculum

7 Chapters · 43 Lessons

  1. 1

    Course Introduction: What This Course Will Help You Do

    1. Course Introduction: What This Course Will Help You Do Free preview
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    Module 1: Foundations for Canadian Healthcare Employment

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      Welcome and First Steps

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      Lesson 1.1: Your First Step – Purpose, Professionalism, and Job-Readiness

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      Lesson 1.2: More Than a Job Title: Building Your Purpose and Professional Identity

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      Personal Survey: Professional Presence Self-Check

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      Lesson 1.3: Showing Up Professionally: What It Looks Like and Why It Matters

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      Lesson 1.4: Understanding Where You Work: Healthcare Settings and Expectations

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      Personal Survey: Finding Your Fit: A Personal Reflection on Healthcare Work Settings

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      Lesson 1.5: What You Say and Do Matters: Communication and Boundaries in Care

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      Lesson 1.6: Respecting Clients, Families, and Boundaries

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      Quiz: Foundations for Canadian Healthcare Employment

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    Module 2: Understanding the Canadian Healthcare Job Market

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      Lesson 2.1: Where the Jobs Are – Overview of the Canadian Healthcare Landscape

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      Lesson 2.2: Labour Market Trends and In-Demand Roles in Canadian Healthcare

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      Lesson 2.3: Choosing Where to Apply: Matching Your Skills to the Right Setting

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      Lesson 2.4: Understanding Public vs. Private Healthcare Employment

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      Lesson 2.5: Understanding Job Titles and Role Expectations

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      Lesson 2.6: How Employers Hire and What They’re Looking For

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      Quiz: Understanding the Canadian Healthcare Job Market

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    Module 3: Building a Competitive Application

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      Lesson 3.1: Creating a Standout Resume and Cover Letter for Healthcare Jobs

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      Lesson 3.2: Interview Skills – Answering Healthcare-Specific Questions with Confidence

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      Lesson 3.3: Using Online Job Boards and Application Tools

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      Lesson 3.4: Building a Professional Online Presence and Digital Reputation in Healthcare

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      Quiz: Building a Competitive Application

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    Module 3 – Getting Hired and Starting Strong

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      Lesson 3.1: Understanding the Hiring Process – Job Offers, Background Checks, and Orientation

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      Lesson 3.2: Workplace Expectations – Professionalism, Policies, and Communication

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      Lesson 3.3: Starting Your New Role: Orientation, Policies, and Probation

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      Lesson 3.4: Thriving in Your First 30 Days – Building Confidence, Safety, and Routine in a New Healthcare Role

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      Lesson 3.5: Being the Team Member Others Want to Work With

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      Lesson 3.6: Essential Soft Skills for Healthcare Workers

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      Quiz: Succeeding in your First 30 Days of Your Job

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    Module 4 – Core Soft Skills for Healthcare Workers

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      Lesson 4.1: Essential Soft Skills in Care: Reliability, Empathy, Communication

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      Lesson 4.2: Accountability and Attitude: How to Handle Mistakes and Stress

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      Lesson 4.3: Asking for Help and Giving Feedback Respectfully

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      Lesson 4.4: Adaptability and Initiative: Showing Up for Your Team and Clients

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      Quiz: Core Soft Skills for Healthcare Workers

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    Module 5 – Long-Term Career Success: Sustaining Health, Growth, and Purpose in Care Work

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      Lesson 5.1 : Staying Healthy and Fit in Healthcare Work

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      Lesson 5.2: Safe Movement, Body Mechanics, and Transfers

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      Lesson 5.3: Hydration, Nutrition, and Energy Management

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      Lesson 5.4: Lifelong Learning and Professional Development

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      Lesson 5.5: Personal Fulfillment and Career Pathways

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      Lesson 5.6: Building Confidence and Resilience in the Workplace

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      Quiz: Long Term Career Success

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      Final Reflection: Strength, Growth, and the Work That Matters

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Gain the confidence, professionalism, and practical tools employers are looking for.   

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