Home Support Worker / Personal Care Attendant (NL)
Can you see yourself being responsible for the well-being of others? The need for care workers is increasing as our population ages. A role in personal care will see you providing support to clients and their families that need assistance; whether elderly, disabled, or recovering from a serious illness or injury. Your job will be to assist individuals with their daily routines, including preparing meals and feeding, maintaining personal hygiene, running errands, monitoring medication and recovery, and informal counselling support. Studying to become a Home Support Worker / Personal Care Attendant at Eastern College will provide you with the skills required to meet provincial standards, to help you find a job in your chosen field that much quicker.
Program Length: 30 Weeks
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I had been out of the education system for over 30 years when I enrolled at Eastern College. Arriving nervous but excited, I was at once made to feel comfortable and welcome. I did pick 'the right career' and the right school for the job.
Course Highlights
Care Within Legal and Ethical Parameters
Communication and Interpersonal Relation Skills
Client/Resident/Family Interventions
Personal Health, Safety and Well Being
Basic Nutrition, Meal Preparation and Special Dietary Needs
Growth and Development Across the Life Span
Personal Care, Hygiene and Special Treatments While Maintaining Dignity
Homemaking and Day to Day Affairs
Safe Operation of Appropriate Equipment and Devices
Delegation of Function
Clients on a Day to Day Basis
Good Mental Health
Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia
End of Life Process (Palliative Care)
Sexuality and How It Impacts the Client/Resident
Client/Resident’s Health Status
Personal, Professional Development/Job Search
Practicum I
Practicum II
Potential Careers
- Home Support Worker / Personal Care Attendant
- Care Team Assistant
- Home Support Worker
- Home Care Worker
- Personal Care Worker
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