Personal Support Worker (NB)
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 support 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 Personal Support Worker 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: 34 Weeks
Testimonial
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
Student Success Strategies
Individuality of the Person
Interpersonal Skills
Role of the Personal Support Worker
Safety and Abuse
Assisting a Person with Mobility
Household Management
Cognitive Impairment and Mental Health Issues
Optimal Support and Care Planning
Assisting with Personal Hygiene
Assisting the Family
Assisting to Manage Ongoing Conditions
Assisting with Medications
Palliative Care
Acute Care
Professional Skills
Career Planning and Preparation Part I
Career Planning and Preparation Part II
Field Placement I
Field Placement II
Potential Careers
- Personal Support Worker
- Care Team Assistant
- Home Support Worker
- Home Care Worker
- Personal Care Worker
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