Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Personal Support Worker (PSW) program is a healthcare professional who assists individuals (often elderly, disabled, or recovering) with daily activities, personal hygiene, mobility, medication, and household tasks to help them live safely and independently at home or in facilities, focusing on physical, emotional, and mental well-being, requiring skills in care, infection control, and companionship.

Key Responsibilities

Personal Care: Assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating.

Health Support: Administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with exercises.

Household Tasks: Light housekeeping, meal planning, preparation, and laundry.

Companionship: Providing social interaction, support for goals, and emotional well-being.

Errands & Mobility: Helping with shopping, appointments, and safe movement.

Food Safety Training

Food Handler Training

First Aid intermediate level C

Common Safety Orientation