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PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER PROGRAM

Care-Ed Learning has been teaching the Personal Support Worker (Home Care Aide and Personal Care Aide) Certificate Programs since 1989.Courses are designed to meet the requirements of the Department of Social Development of the NB Department of Health and the NB Department of Post-Secondary Education & Labour. Instructors have completed the NBACC Instructor Development Program and are current members of their professional nursing and/or social work associations.

The primary goal of the program is to provide caregivers with knowledge and skills to meet the complex gerontology needs of the 21st century older adult. Care-Ed’s unique hands-on approach to learning brings the public student and internship student together to share their experiences. Family caregivers are also encouraged to enroll in courses specific to their needs.

Public and Special Care Home Employees
Training is available for the public and Special Care Home employees to acquire their PSW 1 certificate (Module 1-8) while continuing to maintain their daily work schedule. Public students reserve a seat by registering and paying for the module scheduled.

Senior Watch Home Care Service Internship Program – 12 Modules – 850 hours
Individuals who meet the criteria of reliability and accountability will be considered for the Internship Program through entry testing. This program is subsidized and candidates are employed by Senior Watch while completing course requirements. Students are eligible for the program if they can balance education requirements and employment needs while earning the PSW1 and PSW2 certificates.

Personal Support Worker Train the Trainer Program ( 12 Modules)
Care-Ed Learning has been providing the Personal Support Worker (1-12 modules) to communities who wish to set up their own home care service organization. The Train the Trainer Program will train a lead nurse to deliver the required course material on a module basis. Contact the Registrar at train@seniorwatch.com for further information.

Eligibility
• High School or Approved GED Certificate
• Current CPR/First Aid Certificate
• Criminal Record Check
• Dept of Social Development Record Check

Course Expectations
• 100% attendance
• Completion of all course requirements (classes, mentorship, practicums, home assignments, projects)
• 70% achievement

Registrations
• Ongoing courses throughout the school year ( September- June)
• Call 1-800-561-2463 or E-mail train@seniorwatch.com

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