Make a Genuine Difference
in People’s Lives
GRADUATE AS A
PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER (PSW)
IN 30 WEEKS!
Program Overview
7-Month Certificate Program in the Greater Toronto Area.
Do you want a career where you can make a difference in someone’s life? Would you like to get educated and start working in a short amount of time? If you’re caring by nature, you could build a fulfilling career as a Personal Support Worker (PSW).
Your primary responsibility would include providing personal care and companionship for those living with disability, disease, or old age. You would help with meal preparation, feeding, bathing, personal hygiene, and housekeeping duties. A healthcare worker or nurse may also direct you to assist with tasks like administering medication and collecting specimens (under their supervision). Most important, being a Personal Support Worker means you have to be patient and sensitive to your client’s needs.
Is a Career as a Personal Support Worker Right for You? Take the Oxford College “Personal Support Worker Career Training Readiness Quiz”
This fun, online quiz takes 3-minutes to complete and you’ll get a personalized report. Identify your strengths and social style plus the training and positions you’re best suited for. Get your Personal Support Worker Career Training Readiness score now!
Invaluable Primary Care Paramedic Skills
During the Personal Support Worker Certificate program, you will:
- Provide care and companionship for individuals and families during periods of incapacitation, convalescence, or family disruption
- Administer bedside and personal care to clients such as aid in ambulation, bathing, personal hygiene, and dressing and undressing
- Plan and prepare meals and special diets, and feed or assist in feeding clients
- Perform routine health-related duties such as changing non-sterile dressings, assisting in the administration of medications and collecting specimens under the general direction of a home care agency supervisor or nurse
- Perform routine housekeeping duties such as laundry, washing dishes, and making beds
Become Qualified in Personal Support Work
The Personal Support Worker certificate program at Oxford College prepares you for careers in a range of healthcare settings. The program gives you hands-on training and theoretical knowledge required for a rewarding career as a Personal Support Worker.
As a Personal Support Worker, you will provide personal care to seniors, persons with disabilities, and convalescent clients. Care is provided within the client’s residence, in which the Personal Support Worker may also reside. Personal Support Workers ensure the safety and well-being of their clients and demonstrate sensitivity and respect for each individual in their care.
We’re Licensed by the National Association of Career Colleges
Oxford College’s Personal Support Worker certificate program is licensed by the National Association of Career Colleges (NACC). Earning the NACC certification shows that you meet the high professional standards of the NACC, which employers look for. Gaining this certification shows you are capable and competent, and it can open employment opportunities to you.
Why Choose Oxford College?
Career-Focused Education
All of the diploma programs are designed for long-term careers in high-growth industries, offering you superior fast-track education
Expert Instructors
Our faculty consists of experienced and well-trained staff, who will give you industry-relevant knowledge along with your career training
Modern Facilities
The state-of-the-art classrooms and labs are compliant with industry standards and allow for an emphasis on practical training
Easy Campus Access
All our six campuses are located along transit hubs making travel easy and conveniences accessible.
Flexible Start Dates
Flexible program start dates allow you to plan and begin your new career training at any time
Financial Aid
Financial Aid may be available to those who qualify. We have dedicated staff who can assist you with the Financial Aid process
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Personal Support Worker
7-Month Certificate | $37,523 median annual salary*
- Graduates hired by home care and support agencies & private households
- Training in Providing Care and Companionship, Administering Bedside & Personal Care and Planning and Preparing Meals
- Advance into Nursing, Continuing Care Assistance, Psychiatric Support and much more!
Salary source for personal support workers in Ontario with lowest 10% earning $31,200 to the highest 10% of workers earning $52,000.
Message from the Instructor
I am excited to welcome you to the Personal Support Worker Program at Oxford College. This is a terrific opportunity for graduates who are looking towards a bright future.
I encourage you to learn more about our Personal Support Worker Program and discover what makes Oxford College a unique learning experience. Our instructors and staff are waiting to help make you the best PSW you can be.
Flexible Program Options
Wish to start a new career but have conflicting priorities?
Don’t worry, you’ve come to the right place.
At Oxford College, we offer flexible class schedules including Morning, Afternoon, Evening and Weekend sessions. We also offer flexible learning options (Online, Hybrid and In-person) for many of our programs.
For more information about Oxford College’s flexible program options, inquire today!
Passionate Instructors! Quality Education!
Oxford College is proud of its highly skilled and experienced instructors. Each one of them is passionate about providing quality education and dedicated to helping you develop the skills you need to succeed in the workforce and attain a meaningful career.
Countless Career Opportunities
Graduates are employed by home care and support agencies and private households, or they may be self-employed.
Upon completion of the program, you may find employment as:
- Personal Support Worker
- Personal Care Attendant
- Live-in Caregiver
- Residential Support Worker
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary Student Diploma (OSSD) or Equivalent
OR Mature Student Status and Wonderlic
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Joining Oxford College was one of the greatest decisions I have made and I feel so fortunate to be one of your students. I’m really enjoying your virtual classes, you are an amazing and inspiring mentor. The style and method of your teaching tells me that I’m on the right track towards my potential career.
Personalized, Lifelong Career Counselling Services
At Oxford College, our support does not end after you graduate. Even after you earn your Diploma, our Career Service Advisors will continue working with you and help you build your career path together, for the long term.
Financial Aid
Many people need extra financial aid to attend school. At Oxford College, we believe that finances should not be a barrier for anyone seeking higher education. That’s why we have many funding programs in place, including OSAP, Second Career, and private student loans, to name a few. We will also collaborate with you to set up manageable monthly payment plans.
Sit down with a Financial Aid Advisor today. They will assess your situation.
And create a funding plan that works for you.
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