Personal Care Worker

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.

16 hours (2 days in-class)
$200.00 excl. GST & PST

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


Filters

Call to Register (306) 352-9114 ext.1