Program Objectives

Through a series of real-life case studies and practical field training, you'll learn how to:
  • Care for individuals and families during periods of incapacitation, convalescence or family disruption.
  • Administer bedside and personal care to clients such as aid in ambulation, bathing, personal hygiene, and dressing and undressing.
  • Plan and prepare meals and special diets, and feed or assist in feeding clients.
  • Administrate medications and collect specimens under the general direction of home care agency supervisor or nurse.

Program Highlights

  • Computer Orientation
  • Assisting with personal hygiene
  • Meal Preparation & Household Management
  • Abuse & Safety
  • Assisting with Mobility
  • Mental Health Issues
  • Role of PSW & Interpersonal skills
  • Assisting the Person with Medication
  • Assisting the Person with Ongoing Conditions
  • Assisting a Person who is Dying
  • Assisting the Family
  • Optimal Support and Care Planning
  • CPR & First Aid
  • Practical field experience

Careers

Future careers for Personal Support Workers:
  • Home Support Worker
  • Personal Support Worker
  • Personal Care Attendant
 
Source: Labour Market Information
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