Online Classes! Personal Support Worker + Internship (35 weeks)
Description
Please know that Windsor Career College is currently running online Diploma courses during this COVID-19 pandemic and our Team is working remotely to continue with the enrollment of new students.
Program Overview:
This program gives a basic understanding of providing ongoing or short-term home support services for individuals and families during periods of incapacitation, convalescence or family disruption. They are employed by governmental, non-profit and home care agencies, or are self-employed. PSWs perform housekeeping and other home management duties in private households and other residential establishments. Companions provide elderly and convalescent clients with companionship and personal care in residential settings.
Objectives:
Through a series of real-life case studies and practical field training, you’ll learn how to:
∙ Care for individuals and families during periods of incapacitation, convalescence or family disruption.
∙ Administer bedside and personal care to clients such as aid in ambulation, bathing, personal hygiene, and dressing and undressing.
∙ Plan and prepare meals and special diets, and feed or assist in feeding clients.
∙ Administer medications and collect specimens under the general direction of home care agency supervisor or nurse.
community | classes, lessons
2021-02-20