The objective of the Personal Support Worker Program is to train students and help them acquire the skills needed to care for individuals living in long-term care facilities and the community.
Specific topics covered in this program will be:
Individuality
Role of the PSW
Interpersonal Skills
Safety
Assisting a person with mobility
Household Management
Meal Preparation
Care Planning
Assisting the Family
Mental Health Issues
1. Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Equivalent
2. Passing score on the NACC literacy evaluation
3. Current immunization record, including Hepatitis B
4. Vulnerable Sector Screening
5. Mature students status – 18 years of age or older and pass a pre-entry evaluation.
Note – All foreign credentials must be translated into English and compared for Grade 12 equivalency by a recognized organization (i.e. WES)