个人支持工作者计划为毕业生提供知识和技能，以为他们的整个生命周期（包括遭受认知障碍，身体残疾，年龄和精神健康挑战的客户）提供同情，安全和支持性护理。学生将发展评估和沟通技巧，以识别和记录有关其客户健康状况的相关信息。学生将学习根据道德原则提供以客户为中心和以客户为导向的护理，并对不同的客户和家庭价值观，信念和需求敏感，并遵循护理计划的方向。工作安排。在设备完善的模拟实验室中进行实践培训。
The Personal Support Worker program prepares graduates with the knowledge and skills to provide compassionate, safe and supportive care to individuals across their lifespan including clients experiencing cognitive impairment, physical disability, age and mental health challenges. Students will develop assessment and communications skills in order to identify and document pertinent information about their client's health status. Students will learn to provide client-centred and client-directed care based on ethical principles, sensitivity to diverse client and family values, beliefs and needs, and follow the direction of the care plan.<br>Program Highlights<br>Clinical placements in Windsor-Essex and surrounding areas include: Long-term -Care Facilities, Community Care Facilities<br>Hospital Facilities<br>Practical hands-on training in: Well-equipped simulation labs, Simulated Apartments<br>Career Opportunities<br>There are excellent employment opportunities in Long-Term Care Facilities (Nursing Homes, Government Agencies), Community Care Facilities (Community Living, Palliative Care) and Hospital Facilities (Complex Care).<br>Some opportunities also exist in the non-profit sector including the Alzheimer Society. There is also the potential for employment in retail homecare services.