Home Support Worker
Home Support Worker
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Develop the skills to provide safe, dignified care in just 30 weeks!
This diploma program prepares you to support seniors, individuals with disabilities, or clients recovering from illness at home. Courses cover safety and mobility, body systems, nutrition, restorative care, cognitive and mental health issues, personal hygiene, and end-of-life support.
A 5-week practicum gives you direct experience in the healthcare field. Graduates can pursue roles like home support worker, live-in caregiver, or family caregiver.
Hybrid Learning
- The best of both worlds - combine online flexibility with on-campus support
- Attend select classes in person while completing the rest online, with real-time guidance throughout
Real World Practicum
- 5 weeks
Career Services Support
SBC College offers lifetime career support to help you transform your diploma training into a successful career. From practicums, through job search, and interview training, you’ll have the tools necessary for job market success.
Get help with:
- Resumes and job applications
- Job search strategies
- Interview prep and role-playing
Prerequisites
- Grade 12 or GED or Mature Student Admissions
- No Previous Experience Required
What You Will Learn
HSW Foundations
Safety and Mobility
Body Systems
Assisting with Personal Hygiene
Abuse and Neglect
And more
What Our Graduates Say
"It is a great place to attend for post-secondary, especially right out of high school. The classes are smaller which allows for the phenomenal teachers there to get to know you more personally and individually. The classes are all very practical and useful. The staff really goes that extra mile to make sure you find employment and follow up with you post-graduation. Overall great experience."