Personal Support Worker

What Does This Program Offer?

The Personal Support Worker Program gives students the skills they need to work in this high-demand, high-paying career. Students learn how to care for people who have many different health issues and needs. After finishing this 10 month program, students will be able to work in a variety of settings, such as long-term care homes, hospitals and retirement homes, or supportive living and homecare environments.  The program is provincially accredited and taught by health care professionals.

FAQ

When Does It Start?

The program runs from September to June. There is a Daytime or Evening/weekend program.

How Do I Apply?

Please attend an information session for your preferred site.  At the information session, you must sign up for an interview to be considered for the program. 

Daytime
    St. Catharines
    Lifetime Learning Centre
    535 Lake Street
Info Sessions: March 20, April 17, May 15 and June 5 at 1:00pm

 
    Port Colborne
    Port Colborne High School
    211 Elgin Street
Info Sessions: March 20, April 17, May 15 and June 5 at 1:00pm

Evenings/Weekend
   Niagara Falls
   Westlane Secondary School
   5960 Pitton Road
Info Sessions: March 4, April 1, May 6 and June 3 at 6:00pm

Please note that PSW programs can be competitive and can fill quickly.  Recruitment begins annually in March.

Email psw@DSBN.org or call 905-641-2929 ext. 61712 to get more information.

Locations:

Daytime Program
535 Lake St., St. Catharines
(Lifetime Learning Centre)

211 Elgin Street, Port Colborne
(Port Colborne High School)

Cost:

Please contact us to learn more about the cost. Funding may be available through various social service agencies.

Contact:

Email: psw@DSBN.org
Phone: 905-641-2929