The Personal Support Worker (Living Classroom – Maple View Lodge – Athens, Ontario) undergraduate certificate at St Lawrence College is designed for compassionate individuals eager to make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable populations. You will gain the essential skills and knowledge required to provide comprehensive personal care, addressing both the physical and emotional needs of clients across the lifespan. This program prepares you for a vital role within the healthcare and social services sectors, equipping you to support individuals and families with dignity and respect, fostering their health and well-being.
This full-time, on-campus program is studied over one year, immersing you in practical learning through foundational concepts, human body structure, developmental psychology, and communication skills. You will engage in hands-on experience through PSW theory, clinical practice, and demonstration labs, culminating in supervised practice consolidations in both facility and community settings. You will graduate prepared to meet Ministry standards and enter a rewarding career as a Personal Support Worker, ready to provide essential care in diverse environments.