Over 21-weeks, students will complete courses online and participate in laboratory classes available at the College and in care settings. This program is funded by the Ontario government and allows participants to graduate with full credentials within six months.

Personal support workers provide supportive care to clients who are experiencing physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioural challenges. PSWs work under the direction of both the client and regulated health care professionals such as registered nurses and registered practical nurses.

• Opportunities working in hospitals, long-term care facilities, retirement homes, community agencies providing support in the client’s home and self-employment.
• Graduates are ready for employment in less than one year with no further qualifying exam or certification required.

Our grads get great jobs

• Personal Support Worker, Hastings Centennial Manor
• Personal Support Worker, Canadian Red Cross
• Personal Support Worker, Westgate Lodge
• Personal Support Worker, Saint Elizabeth Health Care
• Personal Support Worker, VON

Is it for you?

Personal support workers are caring professionals. People who thrive in this career:

• Really like interaction with people, talking and listening
• Are comfortable working as part of a team
• Come from a variety of backgrounds
• Enjoy helping others