NACC PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER 2022

Thompson Career College designed this program to teach and train students to support services to people living at home, long-term care centers, nursing and retirement homes, hospitals, rehab centers or any other health care facilities. This program also educates students to communicate with clients, families and members of the health care team. Students will also study methods to safely care for the different clients who may experience emotional, physical or behavior challenges. Upon completing the practicum, students will gain experience in the field of health care that will help them to build their future careers. The NACC Personal Support Worker program offers the students quality education and training by highly experienced professionals.

The NACC PSW Program will teach students the content and the skill competencies that are required to become an efficient Personal Support Worker.

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❖ Admission Requirements

Student has an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent or Is 18 years of age or older on or before the program begins and can pass a qualifying test that has been approved by the Superintendent.

❖ Diploma Program Highlights

1) PSW Foundations
2) Safety and Mobility
3) Body Systems
4) Assisting with Personal Hygiene
5) Abuse and Neglect
6) Household Management, Nutrition and Hydration
7) Care Planning, Restorative Care, Documentation, Working in the Community
8) Assisting the Family, Growth and Development
9) Assisting the Dying Person
10) Assisting with Medications
11) Cognitive and Mental Health Issues and Brain Injuries
12) Health Conditions

❖ Career Opportunities

1) Homecare Personal Support Worker
2)Personal Care Aide
3) Health Care Aide
4) Health Care Assistant
5) Support Services Attendant
6) Attendant Service Worker
7) Senior Care Provider
8) Guest Attendant
9) Resident Attendant
10) Client Care Attendant
11) Patient Care Assistant
12) Home Support Worker
13) Personal Care Attendant
14) Caregiver
15) Community Personal Support Worker
16) Program Manager Personal Support Worker
17) Senior Care Provider

❖ Upon completion of this course students will be able to

1) Work in home, hospitals, rehab centers, etc., where PSW can support clients in activities of daily living including mobility, hygiene, food preparation, light housekeeping, and so on.
2) Apply their knowledge and skills to support people with developmental disabilities.
3) Provide experience in assisting in the development and implementation of Behavioural Support Plans in co-operation with support networks.
4) Look after and assist senior persons with health complications in private homes, hospitals, rehab centers, etc. This involves constant communication with family members and multiple health care providers.
5) Provide home care to physically disabled children and adults. This job requires the knowledge of common cognitive and physical conditions of the clients.
6) Provide caregiving assistance in nursing homes and retirement homes for the elderly people.