PSW Information SessionOctober 8, 2014

1:30pm

YORKDALE PSW MANDATE STATEMENT

Yorkdale Adult Learning Centre is dedicated to providing training to the next generation of Personal Support Workers preparing them for careers as healthcare professionals and as contributing members of multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Yorkdale will continue to partner with the healthcare community to ensure we can meet the needs of the employers and those of the clients to whom we will be providing professional and compassionate care.

Professional Expectations

• Positive Attitude• Sense of Responsibility• Patience• Reliability • Punctuality• Honesty• Respectful• Team Player• Able to work under pressure• Professional appearance• Compassionate• Discretion regarding personal matters• Appropriate use of language

“Personal support workers care for our most vulnerable patients.

They are critical in helping seniors and people with complex care needs lead independent and healthy lives.

As our population ages, we are taking action to strengthen this workforce so that it will meet Ontario’s personal support needs now and in the future.”

Deb Matthews

Minister of Health and Long-Term Care

1. Following the care plan, observing and reporting any substantial findings and/or changes in patient/resident/client’s behavior to the appropriate registered member of the healthcare team.

2. Working under the supervision of a Registered Healthcare Professional such as a Registered Nurse (RN) or a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

3. Performing tasks delegated to them (only if they are trained to perform the delegated task)

4. Assisting with ambulation, positioning and transferring using mechanical lifts such as a Hoyer lift.

Personal Support Worker Job Description – General

The PSW job description will always vary but in general, some of the common duties are:

• Assisting or providing total personal care such as toileting, bathing and perineal care.

• Assisting with eating, dressing and grooming.

• Assisting nursing staff by answering call bells (In Hospitals and Long-Term care homes)

• Performing sitter duty or patient watch for confused patients in clinical care settings.

• Computer or paper documentation of Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) and other findings.

• Reporting behavioral and clinical changes to a Registered Nurse, Registered Practical Nurse, Resource Nurse or Manager.

• Self actualization by helping patient/resident/client to reach maximum potential.

The salary for PSW depends on the employer and setting. It ranges from approximately $11.50 per hour to approximately $18.36 per hour. Many PSW positions are casual or part-time. There are some unionized jobs that also include benefits.

How much do PSWs earn?

Wages for PSWs in the publicly-funded home and community care sector will be increased by $1.50 per hour retroactive to April 1, 2014, and are intended to increase another $1.50 per hour on April 1, 2015, and a further $1.00 on April 1, 2016.

The minimum wage for these personal support workers will also be set at $14.00 per hour in 2014-15 and rise to $16.50 on this same timeline.

Employment Opportunities

• The Personal Support Worker is a caregiver who works under the direction of the RN or RPN and may be employed in long-term care homes, private residences or community-based settings.

• PSW graduates may find employment with any individual or family who requires assistance with personal care needs. This would include seniors and individuals of any age who are mentally or physically challenged.

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There will be 2080 new full time PSW Jobs in Ontario over the next few years.

The PSW is an unregulated health care worker and there is no regulating body for monitoring graduates performance. It is an unlicensed profession.

PSW Certificates are issued by the school.

How do PSWs get “certified” or registered”?

You must:• be 21 years of age or older or have an OSSD• pass a English language proficiency test • or have ENG3C with a 60% minimum• show proof of citizenship or residency status• complete an interview with a PSW teacher • pass the medical assessment and immunization

requirements• physically able to fully perform the skills required

for placement (lifting is required)• Must be able to provide a clean vulnerable

sector screening from the police

What are the Admission Requirements for the Yorkdale PSW program?

• This program is very competitive

• Approx 70 students are interviewed for 40 spots in the program

• Candidates are chosen by English score and how they did in the interview

Not everyone gets in the first time!

If you are not successful you must interview again

It is a full time program27 weeks

Classes are held everyday Monday to Friday

The hours are:

In-school: 8:15 am – 3:15 pmIn clinical placement: 7 am – 3 pm

Hours are non-negotiable!

How long is the course?

Course Costs

Approximately $1100.00 which covers the cost of the following items:

• Textbook and workbook • Uniforms and shoes • Identification badge • Vulnerable sector screening• Complete medical examination and medical form completed

by a physician, including immunization record, hepatitis vaccine, flu shot and 2-step TB skin test

• CPR/First Aid• Graduation Ceremony, PSW certificate and pin

**You must be able to obtain a clear vulnerable sector

screening from the police.**

If you have ever been fingerprinted or arrested you will not be able to

obtain a clean record check.

This will affect you ability to complete the program!!

If you are already in possession of one or more of the listed requirements you do NOT

have to pay for them again.

They must be approved by the program leader

What Will I Study?14 Modules

1. Individuality2. Role3. Interpersonal skills4. Safety5. assisting a person with mobility6. abuse7. household management & meal prep8. Providing optimal support/care planning9. Personal hygiene10.Assisting with family11.Cognitive mental impairment and mental illness12.Assisting to manage ongoing conditions13.Assisting with medications14.Assisting a person who is dying

How will I be Assessed and Evaluated?

• Module Unit Quizzes• Assignments - Individual and Group• Individual and Group Presentations• Exams• Performance Demonstration of Skills in the

Lab• Skills Passbook – Clinical

Pass mark is 65% on all Unit Tests

Registration Information

Internal students:• Follow the course selection procedures set by Student

Services.

External students:• Letter Day October 27, 2014 - Orfus Road

8:30am to 12:00pm

• Arrive early in order to secure an early test time and interview time

Good luck

Future PSWs!