Personal Support Worker at Sheridan College

In just one year, students can develop the skills they need to begin a satisfying career helping in a long-term care facility, supportive housing, home care, adult daycare and palliative care. A full 100% of graduates find employment, and employers are 100% satisfied with the personal support workers they hire from Sheridan College.

Things students will learn to do:

• Assist clients with activities of daily living, including meal prep, feeding and personal care.
• Understand and empathize with clients and their challenging situations.
• Lift and transfer clients.
• Increase clients' comfort, safety and mobility.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients and report accurately.

Hands-on experience:
Training will include 350 hours (14 full weeks) in two practicum settings, including a long-term care facility and the student's choice of community setting. Sheridan College arranges each student's placements for them, and a faculty member supervises their Long Term Care placement. Field experiences often lead directly to employment after graduation.