Resident Care Worker

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This program provides students with theoretical and practical training to qualify them for employment as Certified Resident Care Workers. Students will develop skills in personal client care, nursing, safety in healthcare settings, and communications in health. They will also gain an understanding of the human body, its structure, and its function.

Upon the completion of this program, graduates will possess the skills needed to: 

• Provide care and support to people requiring assistance with their activities of daily living (ADLs). 
• Assist terminally ill patients.
• Understand impairment and mental health issues.
• Understand support care and planning.

Our professional educational program provides group and individualized instruction with an RN/LPN instructor present at all times. This program is recognized by the government, private community, nursing care facilities, and home care agencies.   

Length: 36 Weeks

Class Times: 

• Charlottetown Campus: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm 
• Summerside Campus: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm

Upon the completion of the program, graduates will possess the needed skills to seek opportunities in:

• Personal Support Work
• Home Support Services
• Private Care Work
• Long-Term Care Facilities
• Mental Health Facilities
• Patient Care Work
• Acute Care Facilities

During the course of the program, all students are placed in professional environments to practice and enhance their skills in a real setting.

 CLINICAL PLACEMENTS INCLUDE:

• Manors & Nursing Homes
• Home Care
• Psychiatry
• Hospitals

Understanding Human Behaviour

• Responsibilities of Healthcare Providers
• Becoming an Effective Healthcare Provider
• Striving to Understand Human Behavior and Influences on Behaviour
• Behaviour and Problems in Living
• Coping with Loss
• Trends in Healthcare

Principles of Resident/Client Care

• Assisting with Psycho/Social Needs
• Assisting with Physical Needs
• Assisting with Special Needs
• Performing Technical Duties
• Utilizing and Maintaining Equipment and Supplies
• Providing Home Care

Safety for Residents/Clients and  Staff

• Protecting Residents’ Rights and Safety
• Providing a Safe Environment

Communications in the Healthcare Field

• Developing Personal Competencies
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Observation, Documentation, and Reporting

The Human Body, its Structure and Function

• Measuring and Recording Residents’ Data
• Restorative and Rehabilitative Care
• Residents with Special Needs

Acute Care

• Restoring Mobility
• Pain Management Procedures
• Oncology Treatments
• Care of Surgical Patient

Clinical Practicum

• Clinical Practicum I: Long Term Care
• Clinical Practicum II: Mental Health and Acute Care
• Clinical Practicum III: Community and Home Care
• Clinical Practicum IV: Long Term Care
• Clinical Practicum V: Preceptorship

Workshops

• TLR (Transfer, Lifting,  Repositioning)
• GPA (Gentle Persuasive Approach)
• WHMIS
• Fire Safety
• Palliative Care
• Alzheimer's Society
• Adult Protection
• Human Rights
• Occupational Health and Safety/WCB
• Others

 Do you think becoming a Resident Care Worker is right for you? Apply to our program and join us this fall!