Personal Support Worker Certificate Program

Personal Support Worker’s work with the frail, elderly and physically challenged. PSW’s may also work with mothers and newborns, and persons with special needs. Students will have the skills to use lift machines and the body mechanics to ensure clients are moved safely. Students will also learn the appropriate skills to provide emotional, social and spiritual supportive care for clients and their families.

Admission Requirements:

OSSD with the majority of courses at the college level

Note: 

All applicants must arrange with the Anishinabek Educational Institute to complete the Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT) before determining eligibility regardless of academic standing.

Field Placements:

Employers who provide our field placement settings require a police record check for criminal offenses before accepting a student into the placement setting. The record check shall be obtained at the student’s expense. Appropriate forms will be provided by the College after acceptance into the program. The College assumes no obligation for ensuring field placement or program completion for students who are unable to provide a clear police record check.

Health Requirements:

Accepted applicants must submit prior to entry into the program proof of:

·         A satisfactory medical examination

·         An up-to-date immunization record including a Hepatitis B titre (within the last 24 months).

Employment Opportunities:

There are excellent employment opportunities in nursing homes, with homecare agencies, in rest homes, retirement homes, community living and other government agencies. Some opportunities also exist in the non-profit sector including the Alzheimer Society. There is also potential for employment in retail homecare services.