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.

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Going to IBT was the best decision I have ever made. I forever changed my career path and myself with this CHW course. My mentor/educator was the best I could ever ask for. I have confidence and compassion that I never expected to gain as I enter the work force in my new career. Thank you IBT!

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Kalpana KC
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I advise everyone who needs to extend the visa, get documents for work who has problems with their documents in Canada to contact them, I asked immigration team to extend my visa and get a work permit, they did their job 100 percent and in the shortest possible time I was approved for a visa and I got a work permit!

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Abdullah Madaliev
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Being able to do this course virtually gave me the opportunity to expand on my education. Our instructor was absolutely amazing and made learning so fun and I retained so much information. I am so thankful for this program and hope that this is a long running program!

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Kendra White
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My time at IBT College was an enriching experience, and a significant part of that credit goes to the exceptional instruction of Sumita Das and Tenzin’s Guidance. I feel well-prepared to navigate the professional world, armed with the knowledge and skills acquired during my studies. I highly recommend IBT College to anyone seeking a top-notch education in business management and entrepreneurship, and I am immensely grateful for the guidance and support provided by Sumita Das and Tenzin.

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Babatunde Ogundipe
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As I prepare to embark on the next phase of my journey, I carry with me not just a certificate but a profound sense of responsibility and compassion. My time at IBT has not only honed my skills but instilled in me a deep appreciation for the human connection that lies at the heart of being a PSW. I am immensely grateful for the invaluable experiences and relationships fostered during my study. Thank you for being an integral part of my PSW journey.

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