Personal Support Worker

 

Program Location: Tytler Centre for Continuing Education (131 Ontario Street, Guelph)

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  Waived for 2022 – 2023!

Course Materials Fee: $350 includes materials and books  Waived for 2022 – 2023!

Registration

To Register:

• Attend a scheduled one-hour information session at Tytler Centre for Continuing Education (131 Ontario Street, Guelph). Parking is located off of Toronto Street. Register for an information session filling out this form: https://forms.gle/xzRPqPKy4KdRochJ8
• Complete an application form
• Attend an interview and complete a literacy assessment

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]

Continuing Education Info Card (PDF)