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What you’ll learn:
- Providing Optimal Support and Care Planning
- Assisting a Person with Medications
- Household Management and Meal Prep.
- Assisting a Person with Hygiene
- Assisting a Person to Manage Ongoing Conditions
- Cognitive Impairment & Mental Health Issues
- Assisting the Family
- The Role of the Worker & Client Services
- Safety, Mobility, Abuse, & Home Mngt.
- Palliative Care
- Facility Based Practicum
- Community Based Practicum
- Career Strategies
Length of program: 23 weeks
“Today, just six days after writing my final exam at Westervelt, I was offered a job in my field. In three days I had three interviews! What a great feeling.” – Leanne S.
Program Overview:
As the Canadian population continues to age, the need for personal support workers is experiencing rapid growth with excellent future prospects.
This diploma program prepares you for an exciting career in Hospitals, Long Term Care Facilities or assisting patients in a residential setting. You'll practice your skills in our fully equipped Personal Support Worker Lab and during 11 weeks of Facility and Community field placement.
Graduates are qualified to become certified Personal Support Workers, through the National Association of Career Colleges.
Career Opportunities:
Places: long term care facilities • community service agencies • group homes • community living • private health care company • retirement home • day-away programs • Alzheimer’s programs • home day care • Canadian Blood Services • hospital
