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**INSTRUCTOR**: PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER PRORAM

Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is pleased to offer a Personal Support Worker Program. Personal Support Workers are individuals who primarily work in care facilities for the elderly.

The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, in conjunction with the Continuing Education School Board Administrators (CESBA) association in Ontario, provides a certificate to mark completion of the program that is recognized by the Long-Term Care Association of Ontario. Secondary school credits, experiential learning through co-operative education experience, a certificate and a pin from the Long-Term Care Association are provided to graduates of the program.

Health Care (TPJ 3C) - for a total of 110 hours of classroom instruction (1 credit)

This course enables students to develop their understanding of basic health care procedures, including the safe use of appropriate instruments, equipment and materials. Students will focus on health care fundamentals, including health care terminology and the anatomical features and physiology of some major body systems. Students will develop an awareness of health and safety issues in the healthcare field, environmental and societal issues related to health care, professional practice standards, and career opportunities in the field.

Health Care (TPJ 4C) - for a total of 110 hours of classroom instruction (1 credit)

This course focuses on the development of clinical skills needed to assess general health status. Students will learn about accepted health care practices and demonstrate an understanding of some basic procedures and the use of appropriate instruments and equipment. Students will identify the characteristics of the human immune system and learn about pathology and disease prevention and treatment. Students will expand their awareness of workers’ health and safety issues, environmental and societal issues related to health care, professional practice standards, and post-secondary destinations in the field.

Child Development and Gerontology (TOJ 4C) - for a total of 110 hours of classroom instruction (1 credit)

This course enables students to examine the stages of child development and the aging process. Students will study the processes of disease and factors contributing to health and well-being in early and later life and will develop skills required to meet the needs of children and older adults (care skills). Students will also learn about legislation governing the care of children and older adults; evaluate social and recreational activities, programs, and services for improving quality of life; and develop an awareness of health and safety issues, environmental and social issues, and career opportunities related to childcare and gerontology.

Co-Operative Education - for a total of 220 hours of placement (6:00am - 2:30pm) (2 credits) Students in the Personal Support Worker Program complete two placements in local Long-Term Care Facilities. The role of the Teacher will be to supervise, mentor and instruct students during their placements as well as liaise with the Long-Term Care and staff as appropriate to facilitate student learning and safety at placement.

**REMUNERATION**: $44.02 per hour

**QUALIFICATIONS**: Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse with 5+ years of experience. Preference will be given to applicants who are also Certified Teachers registered with the Ontario College of Teachers and those with experience working in a long-term care setting.

You must be proficient in Google and know how to use a Google Classroom and Google Docs. Familiarity with creating and using rubrics is also required. You must have experience teaching adults and preference will be given to those who have experience teaching a PSW program.

Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board

1994 Fisher Drive

Peterborough, ON

K9J 7A1

(705) 742-9773 phone (705) 760-8654 fax

The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board fully supports those employees with disabilities and requiring accommodations in the workplace. Detailed information on workplace accommodations at KPR can be found on the Board Website in both our Policies and Administrative Regulations. Individual requests for accommodation should be forwarded to Meg Hall, Disability Management Specialist/WSIB in Human Resources

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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