HOME SUPPORT WORKER

COURSE OUTLINE

COLLEGE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

DUTIES OF A PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER

The Home Support Worker (HSW) program prepares students to provide essential care and support to individuals of all ages, including those with cognitive impairments, physical disabilities, and mental health challenges. HSWs assist with daily living activities, ensuring clients’ comfort, safety, and overall well-being. They work in private residences, home care agencies, or as self-employed caregivers, offering personal care, companionship, and home management services.

PROGRAM OUTLINE

Students gain foundational knowledge and hands-on experience in:

  • HSW Foundations – Understanding client needs, rights, and interests.

  • Safety & Mobility – Assisting with transfers, positioning, and safe movement.

  • Body Systems – Basic anatomy and physiology.

  • Personal Hygiene – Supporting clients with hygiene care.

  • Abuse & Neglect Awareness – Identifying and responding to abuse situations.

  • Household Management & Nutrition – Meal preparation, grocery shopping, and hydration needs.

  • Care Planning & Documentation – Supporting client independence and electronic documentation.

  • End-of-Life Care – Understanding palliative care and hospice support.

  • Cognitive & Mental Health Support – Assisting clients with dementia, brain injuries, and mental health challenges.

  • Practicum (100 Hours) – Hands-on field placement for real-world experience.

You will have hands on experience using your knowledge from the theory and skills learned in the classroom during the next part of your program. A clinical instructor will be with the students for  100 hours of clinical placement in a community facility setting.

After completion of all requirements, you will be able to take the HSW Final Certification Exam given by the National Association of Career Colleges (NACC).

HIGHEST STANDARDS

The demand for HSWs in Canada is growing due to:
✔ Aging Population – Many seniors prefer home care over long-term care facilities.
✔ Increasing Need for In-Home Care – Clients with disabilities or recovering from illness require assistance at home.
✔ Healthcare Worker Shortages – More trained caregivers are needed across Canada.
✔ Government Support – Increased funding for home care services has expanded job opportunities.
✔ Flexible Employment Options – Work for agencies, private clients, or as an independent caregiver.
✔ Personalized Care Preference – Families seek one-on-one support in a familiar home setting.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates of Home Support Worker program can pursue a fulfilling profession in the subsequent areas:

  •  Home Support Worker
  •  Personal Care Attendant
  •  Family Caregiver
  •  Live-in Caregiver – Seniors
  •  Housekeeper
  •  Respite Worker – Home Support

PROGRAM INTAKE

APRIL 2025
Full Time – Evening Classes
✓ Domestic – OPEN

The initial stage of the ADMISSION PROCESS involves an
1. INQUIRY/INTERVIEW with the ADMISSIONS STAFF.
Following this, you will proceed to take an
2. ENTRANCE EXAM for the PSW Program.

 

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