Willis College
Home Support Worker
Begin a Rewarding Career as a Home Support Worker
Program Length:
21 weeks
Credential:
- ON Diploma
Program Hours:
460
Cost per Credit:
$
Online Learning:
N/A
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Begin a Rewarding Career as a Home Support Worker
Home Support Workers play a vital role in our healthcare industry and job demand is projected to be high in the future. This field is seeing strong employment growth as baby boomers approach retirement and the Canadian population ages.
Careers in this field are dynamic, diverse, and rewarding! Home Support Workers play a critical role in private residences, acute care facilities, long-term care homes (public and private) and in group living, private, and family-based settings. Our curriculum was developed by the National Association of Career Colleges (NACC). It has been developed in consultation with employers who hire our graduates. Students will complete a NACC Home Support Worker certification exam at the end of this program.
Our Ottawa campus is registered with the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.
$20.00
Average Wage/HR$25.63
High Wage/HRProgram Outline
Please click on the course title to see the course description.
The introductory module provides an overview of the scope of responsibilities of PSWs in a variety of settings. Students will learn about client-centred versus client-directed care; and emphasizing the individuality of the client and his/her relationship with family, friends and others. Key topics include work relationships, stress and time management, interpersonal skills and communications, including conflict resolution and problem-solving, and applicable legislation.
This course develops the concept of assisting the consumer/client with routine activities of living. Topics include body mechanics, consistency in transferring, lifting techniques, and the use of equipment to increase safety and to reduce client anxiety, confusion, and dependency.
Students will be introduced to the basics of anatomy and physiology, and gain knowledge and understanding of human body systems that will help them as Personal Support Workers.
This module involves caring for the ill, disabled, injured, and/or confused client. Frailness, dignity, and levels of dependence are considered. Personal hygiene involves personal safety, self-esteem, and consideration of dignity.
This course provides an introduction to family violence and abuse. Students will learn how to recognize possible signs of abuse, appropriate actions to be taken if abuse is suspected, and related legal requirements.
In this course, students will learn how to assist the client with their nutritional needs, household activities, and household management according to client preferences. Comfort and safety within employer guidelines, as required, are also discussed. Students will learn that nutritional needs include planning balanced nutritious menus, preparing shopping lists, shopping, safe handling of food, storage, and specific cooking techniques.
Building on the materials presented in the introductory module, HSW Foundations, this course identifies the support to be provided to the client, its need, and significance.
This course emphasizes the influence of cultural values and practices, religious beliefs, and the effects of illness, stress and disability on family relationships as central to the HSW’s ability to provide effective support.
This course discusses the concept of dying as a part of life and the possible impact of life-threatening illness on the person and their family. Students will examine personal beliefs about life-threatening illness, dying, and the provision of support to the dying person, and their family and friends.
This course introduces topics of common psychiatric conditions of affective disorders and schizophrenia, substance abuse, cognitive impairment, and brain injuries.
This module will introduce the student to some of the foundation skills valued in the workplace. Communication, teamwork, problem-solving and critical thinking are discussed and explored with professional techniques highlighted and practiced. Successfully working with diverse populations is a key focus of this course.
Job Market
Successful graduates of this program may pursue a wide variety of interesting and rewarding professions, including:
- Home Support Worker
- Healthcare or Personal Aide
- Long-Term or Patient Care Aide
- Patient Service Associate
- Personal Care Attendant – Medical
- Resident Care Aide – Medical
Hourly Salary Range:
Average Wage: $20.00
High Wage: $27.00
National Occupation Classification (NOC) for this program: 4412/44101
Source: www.noc.esdc.gc.ca & www.jobbank.gc.ca
Admissions Requirements
Canadian High School diploma or equivalent. Willis College Admission’s Team uses the Wonderlic assessment tool.
For Mature Students:
If you don’t have a High School Diploma, we have admissions options specifically for you depending on which province you are in enrolling. Please contact us to see how our Admissions Team can help you achieve your new career.
*Mature student is defined as 19 years or older.
And
Able to pass a clear police check including a clear Vulnerable Sector check; a clear medical certificate indicating current immunization and free from communicable diseases; demonstrated fluency in English; completion of a Student Questionnaire to determine suitability for a career as a Personal Support Worker.
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This program is an excellent fit for:
- Someone who works well in a team atmosphere and is passionate about helping people.
- A mature student who has previous job experience, looking to enhance and develop new or existing skills that are relevant to today’s job market.
- Someone who wants to fast-track to a new and exciting career in healthcare.
Why choose the Home Support Worker program?
- Gain clinical work placement experience in the community that will look great on a resume.
- Wide range of employment opportunities (this is a very in-demand field)
- Lifetime career services!
Save time & money
- Finish most programs and become job-ready in less than a year!
- Get the skills you need to get hired with programs that cut the extras and give you the skills you need to get hired.
- With career support for life with Willis College, our experts will help find you employment no matter how long ago you graduated.
- You don't need three to four years of school to enter the workforce with the skills to start a great paying career!
Exceptional flexibility
- Learn online with instructor-led programs that will prepare you for the career of your dreams.
- On-Campus program availability is also an option for select programs in Ottawa.
- Start school NOW with most program intakes happening every six weeks (no need to wait!)
- No waiting lists, even in our most-popular programs. We'll get you the job training you need to start your career ASAP.
Career-relevant education
- Our programs are programs aligned with real-world, in-demand occupations. We will get you job-ready!
- Most Willis College programs include practicum experience so you can hit the job search running with a great education AND experience.
- Willis College has 160 years of skills training excellence.
- We have real relationships with employers who are waiting to hire qualified Willis College graduates!
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Willis College is so flexible for students! My program allowed me to complete all my courses online. I got to choose when I wanted to attend my live lectures which was incredibly helpful around my daily life. This program made it possible for me to pursue a career as a single mom!
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