What You Will Learn
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Assisting with Personal Hygiene
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Body Systems
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Care Planning / Restorative Care / Documentation / Working in the Community
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Clinical Placement (Community)
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Clinical Placement (Facility)
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Cognitive / Mental Health Issues and Brain Injuries
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Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care
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Health Conditions
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Household Management, Nutrition and Hydration
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PSW Foundations
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Safety and Mobility
Admission Requirements
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Grade 12 or equivalent or mature student status and successful completion of entrance examination;
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Medical Certificate (free of communicable disease with up to date immunization status,) and
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TB skin test and police clearance (vulnerable persons.)
Your Future Looks Bright
PSW jobs exist in many facilities, including
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Hospitals
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Nursing homes
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Long-term care facilities
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Retirement homes
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Schools
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Adult day programs
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Private duty
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Hospices
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Group homes