Personal Support Worker
Program Overview
Earn a Personal Support Worker certificate in 38 weeks through comprehensive training in personal care, health support, and client assistance. This program develops competencies in supporting elderly patients, individuals with chronic illnesses, and those with physical disabilities through classroom instruction and supervised clinical placements in both community home care and long-term care facility settings, preparing graduates for frontline healthcare roles.
Core Competencies
- Personal care assistance - hygiene support, grooming, dressing, mobility assistance
- Health monitoring and safety - vital signs, medication assistance, fall prevention, infection control
- Dementia and mental health care - gentle persuasive approaches, behavior management, therapeutic communication
- Nutrition and household management - meal preparation, feeding assistance, light housekeeping
Career Pathways
Entry-level positions: Personal Support Worker in nursing homes, hospitals, homecare agencies
Professional advancement: Senior PSW, Team Lead, Healthcare Coordinator, Self-Employed Caregiver
Industry demand: Critical opportunities in long-term care facilities, retirement homes, hospitals, community homecare agencies, assisted living facilities, and private care services
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