Evergreen College Diploma Programs

Personal Support Worker Program

Program Fast Facts

• 24 Week Diploma Program
• Morning, Evening or Choose Weekends Class
• Downtown Toronto, Scarborough and Mississauga Campuses

Personal Support Workers (PSWs) are an integral part of the community, assisting with and improving the quality of life for individuals who require continuous care. As a PSW, your compassion and medical training will bring much needed support to patient care recipients and their families.

Quality of Life Professional
As a qualified Personal Support Worker you'll have the skills and experience to make a positive impact on the lives of others. Take a look at some of the important services you'll provide in this position:

Personal Care - Basic Care of Residents and Patients Rehabilitation and Restorative Care - Palliative Care for the Dying Hospitals - Physical Health Care Duties - Maintain Records / Procedures

Plus, in addition to the well-regarded Evergreen College Personal Support Worker Certification, as a successful graduate of this program you'll also receive your First Aid & CPR certifications, Public Health Food Handler Certificate, and Alzheimer's Society Training Certificate. These recognized certifications will make you highly marketable to prospective employers.

Growing Demand for PSW's
Unlike some jobs, such as customer service, manufacturing or tech support, Healthcare services cannot be outsourced. As a professional in this field you'll enjoy a high level of job security. Our rising and aging population has created an increased demand for Personal Support Workers. In fact, the Ontario government has budgeted $107 million towards hiring 2500 additional Personal Support Workers by 2011.

Nursing homes and long-term care facilities have greatly increased which means a steady demand for skilled support staff. As a PSW you may also become a private contractor. Wherever you decide to work, as a qualified Personal Support Worker you'll be in demand for your skills and expertise.

Field Placement: Nothing Beats On-the-Job Experience
You'll make a smooth transition from training into the professional setting and will start your new career with confidence after gaining plenty of hands-on, practical experience in a real work setting before you graduate. Some students are even offered jobs with their placement employers. You could land a great job while you're still in school!

Request more information about this program today!