Program Type: Certificate
Anticipated Salary: C$26,776 - C$44,343
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Program Duration: 28 Weeks
Program Notes: Tuition fees include all materials and student manuals. Financial assistance may be available to qualified students.
Program Category: Healthcare
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Program Highlights
Personal Support Workers (PSWs) play a vital role in assisting individuals with daily living activities. They are employed across various settings, including long-term care facilities, home care environments, retirement communities, supportive housing, group homes, adult day centres, hospitals, and schools. The specific services a PSW offers are tailored to the unique requirements of each client, encompassing help with daily living tasks such as personal hygiene, mobility, household management, preparing meals, caring for family members, and facilitating social and leisure activities. As essential frontline healthcare providers, PSWs need to possess a wide array of skills beyond mere technical ability. They are responsible for ensuring the comfort, safety, and overall well-being of their clients, while also treating them with utmost respect and sensitivity. The demeanor, skills, and approach of PSWs are crucial to the health and happiness of the individuals they serve.
Personal Support Worker (PSW) Certificate at Scarborough’s Academy of Learning®
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Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent (or Wonderlic BST with a cut score of 365 for verbal and 265 for quantitative)
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19 years of age or older
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NACC Technical literacy exam with a minimum score of 18 out of a possible 30 marks
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Medical Certificate (Immunization Form)
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Signed Disclaimer for Students in program Leading to Work with Vulnerable Sectors
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Clear Police Check of Criminal Record or a full pardon
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Adequate level of physical health to be able to fulfill job requirements
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Good command of the English language – both written and verbal
Admission Requirements