Start a Rewarding Career in Healthcare

Become a Personal Support Worker in 28 weeks

A Career That Makes a Difference

Personal Support Workers (PSWs) are an integral part of the community, assisting with and improving the quality of life for individuals who require continuous care. As a PSW, your compassion and medical training will bring much needed support to patient care recipients and their families.

Some Duties of a Personal Support Worker:

• Work directly with health care team
• Observe and report clinical findings, changes in behavior and ongoing health condition
• Assist with mechanical and physical lifts or transfers
• Record blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations and body weight and height
• Collect specimens for required medical tests
• Provide assistance with mobility exercises or rehabilitation
• Provide emotional and social support services to care-receivers and families
• Assist with personal hygiene
• Help prepare meals, go grocery shopping, plan dietary needs, and record fluid and food intake.
• Promote a safe and clean environment

Recession-Proof Your Career: Growing Demand for PSW's

In an uncertain economy it's important to feel secure in your job. Unlike some jobs, such as customer service, manufacturing or tech support, Healthcare services can not be outsourced overseas. Our rising and aging population has created an increased demand for Personal Support Workers. In fact, the Ontario government has budgeted $107 million towards hiring 2500 additional Personal Support Workers by 2011.

Nursing homes and long-term care facilities have greatly increased which means a steady demand for skilled support staff. As a PSW you may also become a private contractor. Wherever you decide to work, as a qualified Personal Support Worker you'll be in demand for your skills and expertise.

Check out the Many Job Opportunities for Qualified PSW's:

• Community Health Agencies
• Nursing Homes
• Long Term Care Facilities
• Retirement Homes
• Hospitals
• Schools
• Private Care
• Group Homes

AND More!

Nothing Beats On-the-Job Experience

As a student of the AOL Personal Support Worker Diploma Program you'll enter the work force confident and fully prepared after taking part in clinical work experience Internship. You'll have practical, on-the-job Healthcare experience that will make you stand out to prospective employers. Top employers look for candidates with relevant work experience. The AOL PSW Internship program will give you a leg up on the job-hunting competition and help you jump start your new, rewarding career. Many AOL students are even hired on after graduation by their Internship employers.

Set Your Own Schedule: Career Training that Fits Your Life

At Academy of Learning, our Career Training is flexible. You create a schedule that works for you. Balance your training with family, work and other responsibilities. You can get the training you need to start a new, professional career without sacrificing the other things that are important to you. AOL facilities are open weekdays, evenings, and Saturdays to accommodate your schedule. At AOL your Career Training is completely customized to your needs. That's one of the ways AOL is able to offer top-rate training in the shortest time possible. With PSW training from AOL you'll make a smooth transition from student into the working, professional field in only 28 weeks.

Is a Rewarding Career in Healthcare Right For You?

If you're interested in learning more about your possible career opportunities as a Personal Support Worker and exploring if this is the right career field for you, fill out the form on the right to receive a FREE Career information kit. A helpful Academy of Learning Career Advisor will assist you with everything from career questions to financial aid and help you discover the perfect career path for you.

For immediate questions, give us a call at 1-888-799-1909.

Fill out the form to learn more about the 28 week Personal Support Worker Diploma Program in Toronto.