PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER

Objectives

Designed as a diploma program, the Personal Support Worker aims to provide the students with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully carry out their tasks among their varied types of clients who need the much-needed health care and assistance.

Methodology

Lecture and practical classroom applications and clinical practicum.

Program

• The Individuality of the Person
• The Role of the Worker
• Interpersonal Skills
• Safety
• Assisting Person with Mobility
• Abuse
• Household Management and Meal Preparation
• Optimal Support and Care Planning
• Personal Hygiene
• Assisting the Family
• Cognitive Impairment and Mental Health Issues
• Assisting with Medications
• Ongoing Conditions
• Assisting a Person who is Dying

Pre-requisites

• Grade 12 or mature students
• Work-related experience as a domestic help an asset

Price

• Cdn $ 3000 (For Canadian Residents)