​PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER (NACC PSW)

The PSW program prepares graduates to provide supportive care to individuals, including clients experiencing cognitive impairment, physical disability, and mental health challenges across their lifespan by assisting them with their activities of daily living.

The Personal Support Worker program provides quality education and training for aspiring PSWs through comprehensive theory classes and two practicum placements. 

​Graduates of the PSW program may work in: 
  • Long-term care facilities
  • Home care services giving care to clients living in their own homes in the community
  • Supportive housing settings including senior’s apartments and retirement homes
  • Group homes
  • Hospitals
  • Adult day programs
  • Educational facilities
Total Program Hours: 700 Hours
The program is offered in FULL-TIME or in PART-TIME schedule. 
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DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC, COURSES ARE OFFERED ONLINE in all time slots with the laboratory part conducted in-person until further advisories from the Government of Ontario. 
PSW SCOPE of RESPONSIBILITIES
  • ​​Co-operates with all members of the health team
  • Promotes safety and works in a safe manner
  • Assists with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative measures
  • Changes bed linen, towels and performs laundry related tasks
  • Assists with all aspects of personal hygiene including collecting specimens for required medical tests
  • Takes and records blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, body weight and height
  • Assists with ambulation and mobilization of patients
  • Works as a supportive care worker for palliative care and hospice patients
  • Teaches life skills
  • Observes and reports clinical and treatment findings, behavioural changes and changes in ongoing conditions
  • Maintains records and documents procedures
  • Provides emotional support to patients and families
  • Assists with meal preparation, grocery shopping, feeding, dietary planning, food handling
  • Practices universal precautions and maintains a clean working environment
  • Assists with oxygen therapy, hot and cold applications
  • Awareness of common allergies and related CPR/First Aid measures
PROGRAM MODULES
  • PSW Foundations
  • Safety and Mobility
  • Body Systems
  • Assisting with Personal Hygiene
  • Abuse and Neglect
  • Household Management, Nutrition and Hydration
  • Care Planning / Restorative Care / Documentation / Working in the Community
  • Assisting the Family, Growth and Development
  • Assisting the Dying Person
  • Assisting with Medications
  • Cognitive and Mental Health Issues and Brain Injuries
  • Health Conditions
  • Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care
  • Clinical Placement (Facility)
  • Clinical Placement (Community)
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