Personal Support Worker
If you are interested in applying for the 2021 program, sign up for an information session here: https://forms.gle/adUTi2QcGS9zhPqq7
| Guelph Info Sessions | North Info Sessions |
| February 8th @ 6:00 pm | February 10th @ 6:00 pm |
| February 17th @ 6:00 pm | February 17th @ 3:00 pm |
| February 24th @ 6:00 pm | February 22nd @ 3:00 pm |
| February 22nd @ 6:00 pm |
You can earn your high school diploma while completing the Upper Grand DSB PSW Program!
Program Locations: Guelph and one location in the north of Upper Grand DSB
Length: Sep-Jun, 38 weeks, 25hrs/week
Program Accreditation and Standards: accredited as having met all professional educational requirements
Curriculum: anatomy, physiology, mobility, safety, hygiene, abuse, household management, care planning, cognition, mental health, managing ongoing conditions, assisting with medications, palliative care, interpersonal skills, career education
Clinical Practice: 330 hours
Instructional Staff: Instructor holds Ontario teaching and professional nursing qualifications and clinical instructors are registered with the College of Nurses
Job Success Rate: 85% job placements at private and public long-term care facilities and community care agencies
Wage Range: $15-$22/hr
Benefits: PSW, CPR and First Aid Certificate; Gentle Persuasive Approach Certificate (GPA); marketing skills; employer contacts; work experience; OSSD credits if required
Fees
Course Tuition Fee: $1400 includes CPR and First Aid Certification, GPA
Course Materials Fee: $350 includes materials, uniforms, books
*Payment installment plan available for 7 months
Financial assistance may be available to:
- Ontario Works (OW) recipients
- E.I. recipients or claimants
- WSIB recipients, ODSP recipients
- Persons with disabilities
- Status and non-status Native Canadians
Contact your caseworker or counselor for eligibility requirements. Allow 4-5 weeks for funding approvals.
Program is not eligible for OSAP.
Registration
To Register:
- Attend a scheduled (online) information session
(sign up using link above) - Complete an application form
- Attend an interview and complete a literacy
assessment - Place a non-refundable deposit of $150 if
paying personally, or $50 if seeking agency
funding. Deposit amounts will be deducted from
total fees.
Prerequisites before start date:
- Students under 19 require an OSSD
- Adequate English literacy level (CLB6)
- Physician’s clearance for physical and mental wellness
- Acceptable Volunteer Vulnerable Sector Clearance Report
- Up-to-date immunization
Further questions?
Phone: (519) 836-7280
Email: [email protected]