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Enter into a dynamic health care profession. Personal support workers are highly sought-after health care providers. They work under the supervision of a regulated health professional, supervisor, or in a supported independent living environment under the direction of the client. They provide clearly identified personal care, routine activities of living, and home management services, by following care/service plans and established policies and procedures in health care settings.
Graduates of this program have the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to provide personal care and home management services to clients in both community and institutional settings. They interact with clients, families, and care/service team members. Personal support workers work with clients who are stable and who have clearly identified needs that are not expected to change significantly. They work under supervision and, as valuable members of care/service teams, provide personal care and home management services to clients who are experiencing physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioural challenges.
The Personal Support Worker Program prepares students to work under the supervision of registered nurses or registered practical nurses. The students will gain knowledge and skills through a variety of experiences in the settings of the classroom, practicum, community visits, and independent study.
Career Paths for this program:
Community employment, nursing homes, homes for the aged, retirement homes, rest homes, Red Cross, March of Dimes and personnel agencies for private care.
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Admission Requirements
- OSSD with Grade 12 English or Mature Student Status
- Current First Aid Certificate & Level C CPR
- And must meet clinical/lab field placement requirements which include WHMIS, Health Information Form, Confidentiality Form, Canada-wide Criminal Records Search, possible physical demand analysis plus a Certificate of Complete Immunization for TB, Rubella, Measles & Influenza including a current diphtheria/tetanus
Mature Students:
- Applicants aged 19 or over without the OSSD will be considered on the:
- Potential for success in college studies
- results on the Canadian Adult Achievement Test
Application Deadline: May 2011
Classes Begin: September 2011
Location: Kenora.
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