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HOME SUPPORT
WORKER (HSW)
COLLEGE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
Gain the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience to provide essential care and support to individuals living at home, in the community, or in care settings.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Home Support Worker (HSW) Program prepares students to provide essential care and support to individuals of all ages, including those with cognitive impairments, physical disabilities, and mental health challenges. HSWs assist with daily living activities, ensuring clients' comfort, safety, and overall well-being. They work in private residences, home care agencies, or as self-employed caregivers, offering personal care, companionship, and home management services.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Students gain foundational knowledge and hands-on experience in:
✔ HSW Foundations - Understanding client needs, rights, and personal interests.
✔ Safety & Mobility - Assisting with transfers, positioning, and safe movement.
✔ Body Systems - Basic anatomy and physiology.
✔ Personal Hygiene - Supporting clients with hygiene care.
✔ Abuse & Neglect Awareness - Identifying and responding to abuse situations.
✔ Household Management & Nutrition - Meal preparation, grocery shopping, and hydration needs.
✔ Care Planning & Documentation - Supporting client independence and electronic documentation.
✔ End-of-Life - Understanding palliative care and hospice support.
✔ Cognitive & Mental Health Support - Assisting clients with dementia, brain injuries, and mental health challenges.
✔ Practicum (100 Hours) - Hands-on field placement for real-world experience.
100 HOURS
CLINICAL PLACEMENT
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
You will have hands-on experience using your knowledge from theory and classroom learning. A clinical instructor will be with students for 100 hours of clinical placement in a community facility setting.
CERTIFICATION
After completion of all requirements, you will be able to take the HSW Final Certification Exam given by the National Association of Career Colleges (NACC).
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of the Home Support Worker Program can pursue a fulfilling profession in the following areas:
UPCOMING CLASS DATES
January 2027
Full Time - Day Class
Full Time - Evening Class
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(Seniors)
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Respite Worker
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HIGHEST STANDARDS
The demand for HSWs in Canada is growing due to:
✔ Aging Population - Many seniors prefer home care over long-term care facilities.
✔ Increasing Need for In-Home Care - Clients with disabilities or recovering from illness require assistance at home.
✔ Healthcare Worker Shortages - More trained caregivers are needed across Canada.
✔ Government Support - Increased funding for home care services has expanded job opportunities.
✔ Flexible Employment Options - Work for agencies, private clients, or as an independent caregiver.
✔ Personalized Care Preference - Families seek one-on-one support in a familiar home setting.
REFER A FRIEND
HELP THEM
BUILD A CAREER
GROW OUR
HEALTHCARE
COMMUNITY
YOU BOTH
BENEFIT!
Dedicated Instructor & Staff Support
Flexible Monthly Payment Plans
Personalized Student Support
Resume and Interview Support
Exclusive UMS Healthcare Agency Job Opportunities
Clinical Placement through UMS
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