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Personal Support Worker

Program Overview

If you value providing care for others, you may enjoy a career as a Personal Support Worker (PSW) where you will be a valuable member of an inter-professional care team. In this role, your primary duties will include providing care for individuals and assisting with their daily living so that they can sustain independence and self-direction.

Career Opportunities

PSWs are employed in long-term care facilities, home care settings, retirement homes, supportive housing, group homes, adult day programs, hospitals and educational facilities. The PSW Certificate Program at Evergreen College is aligned with the National Association of Career College’s (NACC) curriculum in order to prepare students with a wide-ranging skillset that equips them to provide a comfortable and safe living environment for the individuals in their care.

Admission Requirements

An Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent; or be at least 18 years of age or older and pass an entry test.
English proficiency requirement for international students.

Placement Requirements

Medical Certificate
Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Reference Check
Standard First Aid & CPR Level C Certification

Graduation Requirements

Achieve a minimum mark of 70% on all assignments, performance demonstrations and tests.
Achieve a satisfactory rating in all abilities listed in the Skills Passbook. (Clinical Skills Rating)
Maintain current Police Clearance, Medical Certificate of Fitness and Immunization Status and Standard First Aid and CPR (Level C) Certification.
Have fulfilled all of the practicum (clinical placement) hour requirements.
Pass the PSW Final Examination administered by the National Association of Career Colleges (NACC).

What You Will Learn

The Course consists of 14 modules. These modules are covered in the classroom and in the practicum.

PSW Foundations
Safety and Mobility
Body Systems
Assisting with Personal Hygiene
Abuse and Neglect
Household Management, Nutrition and Hydration
Care Planning/Restorative Care/Electronic Documentation/Working in the Community
Assisting the Family/Growth and Development
Assisting the Dying Person
Assisting with Medications
Cognitive/Mental Health Issues and Brain Injuries
Health Conditions
Clinical Placement (Community)
Clinical Placement (Facility)

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