PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Future Opportunities:

As a Personal Support Worker, you may work in a variety of healthcare settings:

There are two major components to this program:

	Part 1:In-school courses: Monday-Friday; 8:00a.m.-3:00 p.m. for 18 weeks
	Part 2: Out-of-school co-op placement in a healthcare setting: Monday-Friday; 6 hours per day; 7:00a.m.-2:00p.m. for 9 weeks

Why Should You Take This Program?

If you:

want to make a difference in people’s lives
dream of joining the growing field of healthcare workers
want a dynamic career taking care of, and empowering, people of all ages
enjoy seeing people increase their independence, self esteem, dignity and social interaction under your care
have a passion for cultural diversity
want to earn credits towards your secondary school diploma

Let us SHOW you how.

As a Personal Support Worker, you will:

assist clients of varying ages to meet their basic physical needs under the supervision of registered nursing staff
assist clients with personal hygiene
assist with shopping, meal planning and preparation
assist with light housekeeping and keeping client environment clean, safe and secure
promote client independence, self-esteem, dignity and social integration
assist with medication
support clients’ families

Yorkdale’s Personal Support Worker Program enables you to fulfill your dream. In just 27 weeks, you can:

Prerequisites for Personal Support Worker Program:

successful completion of Yorkdale Assessment
successful interview with a Yorkdale staff member
proof of updated immunization for Hepatitis B, flu shot, T.B. test or x-ray are required prior to program start date
police reference check required by co-op placements

Classes begin in September, November, February and April