This session introduces the foundational knowledge and skills required to become an effective Home Support Worker. It focuses on understanding the role, maintaining safety, communicating with clients and families, and upholding professional and ethical standards. Participants gain insight into human development and the responsibilities of working in diverse home care settings.
This course includes the following courses:
- Introduction to Home Support Work
- Health and Safety in the Home
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Human Growth and Development
- Professionalism and Ethics
In this hands-on session, participants develop the core skills needed to assist clients with personal hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and basic health needs. Emphasis is placed on compassionate care, supporting independence, and preparing for real-life situations in home environments.
This session includes the following courses:
- Personal Care and Hygiene Support
- Nutrition and Meal Preparation
- Assisting with Medications
- Mobility and Transfers
- End-of-Life and Palliative Care
This session deepens the participant’s ability to support clients with complex health conditions, mental health concerns, and cognitive impairments. It focuses on adapting care to individual needs while promoting dignity, autonomy, and a client-centred approach.
This session includes the following courses:
- Chronic Illness and Disability Support
- Mental Health Awareness
- Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Care
- Supporting Clients with Developmental Disabilities
- Documentation and Reporting
This session integrates advanced knowledge and applied skills across the continuum of home and community care, emphasizing holistic support for aging clients and professional growth for HSWs. Participants explore gerontology, nutrition science, restorative care, and wellness promotion alongside pain management, technology in home care, and best practices in maintaining safe, hygienic living environments. The session also prepares learners for workforce readiness by examining the Canadian health care system, professional conduct, and career development pathways within the evolving home support sector.
This session includes the following courses:
- Principles of Gerontology and Geriatrics
- Nutrition Science and Specialized Diets
- Home Management and Housekeeping
- Rehabilitation and Restorative Care Principles
- Job Readiness and Career Planning
- HSW Practicum