Basic PSW Information

The Canadian Business School succinctly outlines the of duties and responsibilities of a personal support worker;

• Observes and report's clinical and treatment information, behavioral changes
• Assists with range of motion exercises, and other rehabilitative measures
• Takes and records blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, bodyweight and height
• Assists with ambulating and mobilization of patient
• Collects specimens for required medical tests
• Provides emotional and support services to care-receivers and families
• Assists with personal hygiene
• Assists with meal preparation, grocery shopping, dietary planning, food and fluid intake
• Quality Care Comes from Quality Training

Although each school will have their own unique admission requirements, the Ontario government requires all personal support students to complete the following before begin taking part in their training placement.;

• Immunization record
• Up to date Hepatitis B vaccine
• Criminal Reference Check

Tuition fees vary, but typically a learning centre course costs approximately $1000 and a college course costs around $2500. This may or may not include supplies such as text books, shoes, scrubs, etc.

Below is a pay table for a personal support worker taken from Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE).

Wages for Home Support Workers (Canada Averages)

	Public	Private NFP	Private FP	Overall
Unionized	$14.65	$11.74	$13.97	$13.49
Non-Unionized	$13.42	$11.52	$11.79	$11.95
Overall	$14.41	$11.66	$12.04	$12.71