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The Personal Support Worker program equips graduates with the essential knowledge and abilities to deliver compassionate, secure, and attentive care to individuals of all ages, including those facing cognitive decline, physical limitations, aging concerns, and mental health issues. Participants will cultivate assessment and communication techniques to recognize and record crucial details about clients' health conditions. The curriculum emphasizes delivering personalized, client-focused care grounded in ethical standards, respecting diverse family and individual values, beliefs, and requirements, while adhering to established care plans.
Program Features
Field placements across Windsor-Essex and neighboring regions encompass: Senior living facilities, Community healthcare centers
Medical institutions
Hands-on practical instruction in: Advanced simulation laboratories, Mock residential settings
Professional Pathways
Graduates enjoy strong job prospects in Nursing Homes (Long-Term Care Facilities, Public Sector Organizations), Community Health Services (Supportive Living, End-of-Life Care) and Healthcare Institutions (Specialized Treatment Centers).
Additional openings may be found in charitable organizations such as dementia support groups. Retail healthcare supply companies also present potential employment avenues.
High school diploma/graduation certificate and transcript or equivalent in original language and English translation.
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level qualify for admission to this program.
English Proficiency Requirements:
IELTS overall band of 6.0.
PTE (Pearson Test of English) minimum score 60
TOEFL overall 83.
CAEL minimum score 60
CELPIP General 7.0 in each module.
Application deadline: Fall Term: February 1st, Winter Term: September 15th.