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Personal Support Worker

Introduction

This program provides a strong educational base for workers who provide long-term care and support services in both institutional and community settings. Students will learn how to assist people with the tasks of daily living. Personal Support Workers will learn how to develop a broad range of abilities beyond dexterity skills. They will learn how to provide not only for the comfort, safety and well-being of their clients, but also demonstrate sensitivity and respect for those in their care. The Personal Support Worker certificate Program from Sunview College provides the hands-on training, practical experience and professional support it takes to pursue a successful career in this rewarding field. Graduates of this program enter the professional world with confidence after learning from experience PSW professionals. Program available in our Toronto and Brampton centers.

Course Benefits

As a student in this program you'll learn:

Role of the Worker
Assisting A Person With Mobility
Proving Optimal Support/Care Planning
Assisting The Family Cognitive Impairment and Mental Health Issues
The Role of the Childcare Worker
Assisting A Person With Medications
Household Management and Meal Preparation Assisting
The Person Who Is Dying First Aid and CPR NACC Certificate

Plus, you'll complete a Clinical/Work Placement. You'll learn first-hand in a real healthcare environment before you graduate. Employers will be impressed with your real-world experience and you'll make valuable industry contacts while you get a feel for your new career. Personal Support Workers can find employment in a number of positions including:

Attendant for persons with disabilities – home care
Family caregiver
Home support worker
Live-in caregiver – seniors
Personal aide – home support
Personal care attendant – home care
Respite worker – home support

Salaries for PSW graduates range from $14/hr to $20/hr.

Job Duties

Main duties for people in this field could be:

Care for individuals and families during periods of incapacitation
Administer bedside and personal care to clients such as aid in ambulation, bathing and personal hygiene
Plan and prepare meals and special diets, and assist in feeding clients
Demonstrate infant care to new parents
May perform routine duties such as changing non-sterile dressings, administering medications and collecting specimens under general direction
May perform routine housekeeping duties

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