Do you have devotion and compassion to help people? Personal Support Workers (PSW) are integral members of the healthcare system who assist people with home management, recreational activities, family responsibility, and personal care following a holistic approach. Being a personal support worker, you will be primarily working with nurses and healthcare specialists. The program aims at preparing students with a broad spectrum of knowledge and skills required to assist clients, patients, and residents with varied healthcare needs.
Central College of Business & Technology 1-year academic program of personal support worker will develop and polish the skills required to progress and stand out. By the end of the course, you will be able to lead active and fulfill lives in the community across the world. Here’s a quick overview of the course.
Reflecting on the recent most practices and policies in the healthcare field
Actively partake in the inter-professional facility and maintain collaborative working associations
Learn to provide person-centered and person-directed care based on values, beliefs, and ethics
Developing and maintaining helping relationships and effective communication knowing the professional limitations and policies in terms of privacy legislation
Promote and maintain a comfortable and safe environment – personal care and using emergency first aid
Help individuals with routine activities using fundamental knowledge of growth and development, rehabilitation, health promotion, and maintenance, etc
Help individuals with medication under the service plan
Assist with house management tasks and other activities considering the individual or family comfort and safety
Use recognized approaches and best practices to support safe responses and effective strategies for people going through psychological challenges and cognitive impairment
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