Personal Support Worker (PSWC)

Starts in January, May, September

Campus

King, Newnham

Duration

2 Semesters (1 Year)

Credential Awarded

Ontario College Certificate

School

Seneca Nanji Foundation School of Nursing

Important - campus update:

To enhance the student experience, all academic programs currently offered at Yorkgate Campus will be moved as of the Fall 2024 Term.

Yorkgate Campus will remain open for the Summer 2024 Term. The program will move to Newnham Campus as of the Fall 2024 Term.

Program and course delivery

This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.

Learn more: Seneca’s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.

International students: review Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility before choosing program and course delivery.

About the Program

This one-year certificate program is designed to teach you how to effectively provide care and assistance to clients and families in order to live fulfilling lives in their communities and in institutions. As a student of this program, you will develop a broad range of abilities emphasizing value, true sensitivity and respect for the individuality of each client. You will also have the opportunity to participate in cross disciplinary and/or inter-professional learning opportunities with other members of the care and service team for example, Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing and Social Service Workers.

Part-time option is available >

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

Personal care and hygiene assistance
Household and family management
Meal preparation
Medical assistance
Palliative and restorative activities

Work Experience

Field Placement

As a student of this program, if you meet all the academic requirements, you will have the opportunity to participate in two field placements. Field placements are similar in length to an academic semester and typically involve full-time work hours that may be paid or unpaid.

The Personal Support Worker program will provide opportunities for experiential learning through the hands-on skills lab and 2 field placements (facility and community).

Your Career

Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:

The community
Retirement homes
Long-term care homes
Hospital care settings

360° Virtual Tours

Patient Care Simulation Lab