If you're the kind of person who thinks that responding to the physical and emotional needs of clients could be a great way to earn a living, the Personal Support Worker (PSW) training program at Everest College, Ottawa East could be just the opportunity you need to jump start an exciting and rewarding new career.
Your skills gained by taking personal support worker training will allow you to assume an important future role by giving you the skills to respond to the physical and emotional needs of the clients you serve. Such basic skills include the promotion of mental and physical activation, monitoring and communicating with clients, and providing physical and personal care for patients.
Personal Support Worker coursework at Ottawa East includes training in:
• Understanding the role of the professional personal support worker
• Interpersonal skills
• Safety protocols
• Personal assisting with patient mobility
• Patient abuse
• Household management and mental health issues
• Family Assistance
• Assisting a person who is dying
• Assisting patients with medications
• And more
At Everest College Ottawa East, we also make sure our students are up to speed on the most effective interviewing techniques, resume preparation for best results, writing proper thank you letters, and effectively managing the overall job search process.
Graduation from the PSW Program means passing the PSW theory examination administered by the National Association of Career Colleges (NACC). After passing the exam, students are awarded a certificate and pin from the NACC and are qualified to seek entry-level employment as a personal support worker.
Canadian spending on health care has grown at a steady rate since 2000. This combined with an improved fiscal position of the provincial and federal governments and an aging population has created a growing need for health care workers overall*. The Canadian health care and social assistance sector is a major driver of employment.
Personal Support Worker Career Opportunities include:
• Long-term care facilities
• Home Health Care Agencies
• Retirement Homes/Residences
• Hospices
• Group Homes
• Adult and Child Daycare Centres
At Everest College Ottawa East, we're just as serious about your future career possibilities as you are.
Why not take a moment of your time and contact us today to find out how we can help change your life.
Personal Support Worker training is additionally offered at Everest College Ottawa West.
*Canadian Institute for health information: August 2009
