Official program outline
Program description
The Personal Support Worker program prepares students to provide support to people with the activities of daily living, whether they are living at home or in long term care facilities. Areas of focus include hygiene, nutrition, safety and mobility.
Why choose Georgian?
This Ministry approved program provides students with the opportunity to experience client care in a wide variety of specialized settings. Our program exceeds the expectations of the changes to the Long Term Care Act, which was implemented in July 2010. Students will gain hands-on experience from Georgian faculty who are experts in supportive care.
Placement opportunities
- Community settings
- Long Term Care Homes (i.e. Victoria Village, Grove Park, Bob Rumball Home for the Deaf)
Lab/professional experience
- 42 hours of lab preparation
- 18 hours of practice lab time prior to agency placement
- Concurrent lab/placement hours through the remainder of the first semester
Employment
- Community agencies
- Long Term Care Home facilities
- Acute care settings
- Potential for self-employment
Entry-level salary range: $15.00/hr – $25.00/hr