PSW101 – The Role of the Support Worker
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Describe the goal of support work.
Describe the main responsibilities of the support worker.
Identify the goal of the health care team.
Identify the common members of a health care team.
Distinguish between regulated and unregulated health care providers.
Describe the importance of scope of practice in support work.
Describe the significance of having a professional approach to support work.
List the priorities in compassionate care.
Identify the things to consider when solving problems.
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In this course students will be introduced to the role and scope of practice of workers providing support to consumers / clients and families in individual homes and long term care facilities. The variety of settings, work relationships, levels of supervision, the need to adapt to variety settings as well as, time and stress management will be covered. Legislation related to the worker, the work setting and consumer / client rights will be discussed. Finally the student must recognize that they cannot be all things to all people and the consumer / client must not be exposed to unsafe practice. This course clearly outlines the scope of the personal support worker including consequences for exceeding that scope. Participants will be introduced to the regulated Health Professions Act. The steps to taken when the worker has concerns in these areas will be discussed.
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