About Our Personal Support Worker (PSW) Program
Our Personal Support Worker (PSW) program prepares individuals for a vital career in
healthcare. This program focuses on providing supportive care and ensuring clients’
physical and psychosocial well-being. PSWs are highly sought after in diverse settings,
including long-term care facilities, home care, retirement communities, and hospitals.
We equip you with both the practical skills and theoretical knowledge essential for this
critical profession.
How You’ll Develop Essential Skills
Our curriculum is practice-oriented, ensuring that new information is acquired through
direct application. We employ a Presentation-Practice-Performance format, enabling
students to apply their knowledge daily. Our classroom is designed to replicate a real
retirement home room, offering a hands-on environment with authentic tools and
resources to facilitate effective skill development.
Program Modules
- Foundations
- Safety & Mobility
- Body System
- Personal Hygiene
- Abuse Awareness
- Household Management, Nutrition and Hydration
- Client Care & Restorative Care
- Assisting the Family
- Assisting the Dying Person
- Assisting with Medications
- Cognitive Impairment & Health Conditions
- Job Search Training
- Community Placement
- Facility Placement
Career Opportunities as a Personal Support Worker
Graduates of our program are well-prepared for diverse and rewarding roles within the
healthcare sector. You’ll have the qualifications to work as:
- Personal Support Worker (PSW)
- Home Support Worker
- Long-Term Care Staff / Resident Care Aide
- Home Care Worker / Attendant
- PSW Supervisor
- Community Support Worker
- Continuing Care Assistant
- Patient Care Assistant
- Palliative Care Worker
- Geriatric Health Aide / Senior Care Provider
Beyond these titles, your compassionate and skilled approach will be highly valued in
various settings, including community care agencies, retirement homes, hospitals, and
adult day programs. The consistent and growing demand for dedicated Personal
Support Workers ensures a stable and impactful career path, allowing you to make a
tangible difference in people’s lives.
