Home Support Worker / Personal Care Attendant (NL)

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

Testimonial

I was really nervous on my first day of school, however, the instructor made me realize that anyone with determination and hard work can achieve anything. This is how I found my true calling and what I really want to do for the rest of my life.

Agnes E - Personal Support Worker | May 2010

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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