Do you enjoy the thought of working in a career field where you can help people maintain their mental and physical health?
If so, Everest College of Business, Technology and Health Care offers a training solution.
When a loved one is sick or incapacitated, family members and friends may experience a great deal of stress when trying to provide care. If a person's illness is serious enough, they may need temporary or permanent care. Under these circumstances, it may require specialized training and knowledge to provide a proper level of care.
Everest's Personal Support Worker (PSW) program offers training in the following areas:
- The worker's role
- Developing interpersonal skills
- How to ensure patient safety
- Assisting a person with mobility
- How to avoid patient abuse
- Household management and preparing patient meals
- Assisting the family
- Assisting a dying patient
- Assisting with patient medications
- And more
Everest provides hands-on training. And instructors are there every step of the way-offering students support and the benefit of learning from instructors with real-world experience.
To graduate from Everest's PSW program, you are required to pass the PSW theory examination. The National Association of Career Colleges (NACC) administers this exam. Upon passing, you will receive a pin and certificate in addition to your Everest College diploma.
PSW jobs may include, but are not limited to the following locations:
- Long-Term Care Facilities
- Home Health Care Agencies
- Retirement Homes/Residences
- Hospices
- Group Homes
- Adult and Child Day Care Centres
Contact Everest today for more information on class start dates and program information. Find out more about PSW jobs in the Newmarket area.
Request more information today about personal support worker training and get your career moving in the right direction.
