In just one year, Northern's Personal Support Worker program will have you out in the field, providing the vital long-term care that forms the backbone of community service.<br><br>In the classroom and in our state-of-the-art practice labs youll develop a solid code of ethics, hone your communication skills, and master the medical terminology and care protocols youll need on the job.<br><br>And in a program that fosters awareness, sensitivity and respect for every individual's unique needs youll polish approach in preparation for the close relationships youll develop with the clients in your care.<br><br>It all wraps up with a placement in a long-term care facility, and a valuable certificate that's your gateway to a rewarding career.<br><br>Personal support workers are unregulated health care providers. They work under the supervision of a regulated health professional, supervisor, or in the supported independent living environment under the direction of the client. They provide clearly identified personal care, routine activities of daily living and home management services, by following care/service plans and established policies and procedures.<br><br>Personal support workers are responsible for their work to their clients and to their employers. Workers providing long term care and support services form the backbone of both community and facility services.<br><br>They are often the people with whom clients/consumers have the most contact and with whom they develop close relationships. The attitude and approach of workers and their abilities are critical to the well being, comfort, safety and health of the people they support.