| Humber's Personal Support Worker program will teach you the skills required to provide personal support services to clients and their families, residents in the community, at home or in long-term care facilities and institutions. You will learn about assisting in daily living activities, personal care and hygiene, restorative/activation exercises, and home management activities, using new practice labs with the latest technology. The combination of diverse practical and academic courses are designed specifically to assist you in acquiring preferred hiring status in the health care field.
Field/Clinical Placement
In semester one, the clinical placement occurs in a long-term care facility for two, eight-hour days per week (7 a.m. - 3 p.m.) for a total of 15 days (120 hours). This placement is fully supervised by one instructor per group of approximately 10 students. Facilities vary depending on student demographics and facility space/time availability.
In semester two, the practicum is done two days a week. The program has partnered with a variety of agencies and facilities within the community including supportive housing units, home visiting agencies, adult day programs and retirement homes. Students must complete a total of 160 hours. Hours and number of days vary depending on the type of facility and shifts assigned. Most range from six to eight hours per day.
Admission Requirements
Students in programs or occupations involving direct contact with vulnerable persons are required to undergo a Police Record Check. Refer to Admissions Information for detailed information.
Students must also be able to meet the applicable outcomes within the training standards for this program. See additional requirements.
Students doing a clinical placement/practicum must be in good physical and mental condition and meet the same physical and immunizational requirements as those for the staff employed by the agency/facility where the placement/practicum is taking place.
Program Options
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