Personal Support Worker Certificate
Are you looking to start a fulfilling career in the healthcare industry?
Our Personal Support Worker (PSW) Program offers hybrid (online + in-person)or in-personlearning options to fit your needs. Designed to equip you with essential skills and hands-on experience, this program prepares you for a job in just 6 months (26 weeks). With 310 hours of practicum, you’ll gain real-world experience in professional healthcare settings.
Why Choose Our PSW Program?
Flexible Learning Options – Choose from hybrid (online + in-person), or in-person classes to suit your schedule.
Flexible Work Options – Choose from full-time, part-time, live-in, or visiting roles that fit your lifestyle.
Job-Ready in 6 Months (26 Weeks) – Fast-track your career with a focused and efficient curriculum.
Hands-On Training – Develop practical skills with 310 hours of supervised practicum.
High Demand for PSWs – PSWs are in demand across long-term care facilities, home care settings, retirement homes, hospitals, adult day programs, group homes, and supportive housing.
Meaningful & Rewarding – Make a difference by helping individuals maintain independence and improve their quality of life.
Convenient Location – Our campus in Brampton, Ontario, is easily accessible from Mississauga and Toronto.
Diverse Career Paths – Work in private homes, assisted living facilities, senior care centers, and healthcare organizations.
What Does a Personal Support Worker Do?
As a PSW, you will play a vital role in improving the well-being of clients by assisting with:
Personal care and hygiene
Medication assistance
Meal preparation and feeding
Household and family management
Restorative and mobility activities
This course is perfect for you, if you:
Want a Secure Career – Gain the skills needed for a stable and in-demand profession.
Are Looking to Upgrade Skills – Enhance your qualifications for better job opportunities.
Have Been Laid Off – Transition into a growing industry with excellent career prospects.
Want a Second Career – Shift to a meaningful and fulfilling role in home care.
Are New to Canada – Build a strong foundation and start a successful career in healthcare.
Seek Career Stability – Move away from physically demanding labor jobs into a more sustainable career path.
Job opportunities
Client Care Attendant – Home Care
Family Caregiver
Home Support Worker
Live-In Caregiver – Seniors
Personal Aide – Home Support
Personal Assistant – Home Care
Personal Support Aide – Home Support
Personal Support Worker – Home Support
Respite Worker – Home Support
Additional requirements for Certificate in PSW Students:
- Completed Immunization Form within 30 days of start of the program.
- Police check (Vulnerable Sector Search) report submitted within 30 days of start of the program.