
Personal Care Worker
Students will learn and demonstrate all knowledge and skills required to provide safe, effective care to those requiring it. This includes a basic introduction to personal hygiene, medication administration, nutrition, mobility, and assessment skills as well as providing mental, emotional, and spiritual support.
Description
Students will learn and demonstrate all knowledge and skills required to provide safe, effective care to those requiring it. This includes a basic introduction to personal hygiene, medication administration, nutrition, mobility, and assessment skills as well as providing mental, emotional, and spiritual support.
NOTE: Students are not qualified to administer medications or use mechanical lifts with this course. Further certification is required.
Course Objectives
- Students will be trained as professionals to provide safe care
- Students will have the ability to comprehend and successfully demonstrate all required skills
- Successfully complete a written exam and participate in 100% of the course
Duration
- 16 hours
- 2 days in-class
Certificate
All participants who complete this program and achieve 75% or higher on their exam will receive a Personal Care Worker Certificate of Completion from St. John's Ambulance.
Cost
$200.00 + GST & PST
Call to Register (306) 352-9114 ext.1