Objectives
Graduates of this program have the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to provide personal care and home management services to clients in both community and institutional settings. They interact with clients, families, and care/service team members. Personal support workers work with clients who are stable and who have clearly identified needs that are not expected to change significantly. They work under supervision and, as valuable members of care/service teams, provide personal care and home management services to clients who are experiencing physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioural challenges.