SVHCS, INC.
Welcome to Senior Vocational Healthcare Services, INC.
SVHCS, INC.
YOUR HEALTH
IS OUR
PRIORITY
SVHCS Inc., was founded in 2009 and is a canadian owned company, SVHCS is an innovative company that consists of several divisions to cater to your needs. SVHCS strive to provide a variety of services, such as affordable patient-centred care, education,Hospital, Retirement Homes, Doctors and Dental offices, and Long-Term Care supplemental staffing,Respite and Care giver relief services. Cleaning/Housekeeping, General Labour, Childcare, insurer services, and Senior Discounted Moving Services in Toronto/GTA.
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About Senior Vocational Healthcare Services, Inc.
SVHCS, Inc., a privately owned and operated by a board of directors. SVHCS is a Canadian company that has been operating since 2003 - is an innovative company that consists of several divisions to cater to your needs. We strive to provide a variety of services, tailored to our client's needs, such as quality and affordable patient-centred healthcare, education, Nursing care, care after surgery and hospitalization, post injuries, Therapy and Rehab services, Palliative care, wound care, cleaning/housekeeping, general labour, childcare, and Senior discounted moving services in Toronto/GTA.
SVHCS staff are compassionate, respectful, and hardworking. SVHCS, Inc. offers familiarity, and timely care, ensuring that the client's dignity, independence, confidentiality, and autonomy are a priority. SVHCS supports health professionals in their clinical training and development with ongoing services provided by certified educational instructors. There are a variety of job/learning opportunities available at SVHCS, Inc.
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​SVHCS provides service to persons of all ages and dispositions: Elderly, Disabled, Children, in-firmed, Infants, Youths, and Adults. In addition, SVHCS offers respite care services for Alzheimer's patients, Dementia, Autism, and for those who need a break from caring for loved ones or from their everyday household routines and responsibilities. We provide help and care for those who want to remain in their homes and may need help with light meal preparations, laundry, light housekeeping, a sitter or companion around the clock or for a few hours a day. SVHCS also provides supplementary staffing for Long-term Care Facilities, Retirement Homes, Doctor's Offices, Dental Offices, Laboratories, insurer services, general labourers, & and much more. SVHCS, Inc. Our staff are qualified and made of a network of licensed professionals, who are screened, and insured, with supervision to ensure the safety of our clients, patients, and community - All staff are trained in CPR and First Aid. Emergency care, relief care, and long or short-term assignments are available.
PAYMENTS
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SVHCS charges on pre-arranged hourly rates. Rates per hour depend on the category of professional staff you require and the number of hours of service you need. Staffing is provided per shift basis for facilities: nursing homes, Retirement Homes hospitals, and private home care.
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There is a minimum of 4 hours required for services in the home, private duty, and shift work in institutions: Long-term care, hospitals, nursing homes, retirement homes, and group homes.
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An initial deposit is required for services to begin (contact SVHCS, INC for more details).
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SVHCS accepts:
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Federal and Provincial Government Plans
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Private insurance plans
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Workplace benefits
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Short-term and long-term disability insurance
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Workplace safety insurance
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Grants or Allowances from disease-specific associations
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Out-of-pocket
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Financial support
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Financial Assistance Available for those who qualify. Payment plans accepted. Contact SVHCS for more information.
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We accept the following payment methods:
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Visa
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MasterCard
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Discover
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American Express
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Paypal
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Debit
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Apple Pay
Office Hours
10 am to 6 pm Monday to Friday, Saturdays from 12 pm to 6 pm, Sundays from 12 pm to 6 pm
After-hours coordinator available for calls 24 hours a day /7 days a week to assist you
Our Mission, Our Vision, Our Value
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Consumer Centeredness – Our consumers are at the center of every decision we make, program we develop, and services and supports we provide to ensure they receive the best care with compassion, respect and dignity and excellence.
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Employee Engagement – We foster a workplace that promotes the highest professional standards; encourages employee collaboration, teamwork, and work-life balance; and offers opportunities for career development and advancement.
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Diversity and Inclusion – Our agency recognizes the rights of all individuals (i.e., staff, consumers, vendors and others interacting with SVHCS, Inc.) to mutual respect without bias of any kind and embraces a professional ethic of honesty and integrity as key components of diversity and inclusion.
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Financial Responsibility and Sustainability – Our leadership team focuses on strengthening our long-term financial performance so we can continue to reinvest in our consumers, employees and communities.
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Teamwork – We encourage a work environment that values collaboration and promotes diversity and inclusion.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Senior Vocational Healthcare Services, Inc. is devoted to creating an environment where all clients and staff feel welcome, respected, valued, and able to contribute. We maintain that everyone, regardless of their background or identity, should be treated with dignity and compassion. SVHCS, Inc. is respectful of your cultural needs, spiritual, emotional, and physical needs. Safety is foremost in our minds. We aim to foster a place where everyone can be themselves and receive positive reinforcement for doing so. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected, and we are always looking for ways to improve our diversity and inclusion initiatives. We work closely with our clients, staff, and our community partners to prevent, investigate, communicate, and minimize occurrences of error.
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Diversity and inclusion are defining strengths as part of our agency and are essential to accomplishing our mission.
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Promoting activities celebrating the different cultures, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, races, and religions that make up our workforce
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Striving to recruit and promote qualified candidates from culturally diverse backgrounds
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Encouraging a culture that values staff collaboration and mutual respect among our peers and those we serve
Senior Vocational Healthcare Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Need Support?
Do you know someone who needs assistance at home with everyday tasks, such as bathing, meal preparation, housekeeping, medication management and/or childcare? Or, perhaps you know a caregiver who needs services and support for themselves and their care partners. Our Information and Referral team at Senior Vocational Healthcare Services (SVHCS, Inc.) can help you.
Our Services
COMPANIONSHIP
Companionship is an important aspect of overall health. We recognize this need and have incorporated it into our care. Whether it is having someone to engage in conversation with in the home, or someone to participate in an activity with your loved one, Carefect caregivers are here to provide companionship in the home and on outings in the community.
Temporary Staffing
Temporary Staffing
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provides employers with reliable, temporary help, and assistance with finding full-time employees
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provides equal opportunity employment on a "work today, paid today" basis
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Eligibility
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Individuals 18 years and older
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Application Process
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Registration is held every day from 10 am and is approximately two hours long * individuals must make an appointment
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submit resume via email, photo ID and Social Insurance Number (SIN) is required at the time of registration
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Employers call anytime to set up accounts
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Office
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Phone:647-491-3352
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After Hours Phone
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24 hrs /7 days a week on-call coordinator available for your needs
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Web Site
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visit website: https://www.seniorvocationalhealthcareservices.com/
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Email
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Languages
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English
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Contact us using phone, email, or our contact page on the website
For Professionals
We collaborate with province and local agencies, healthcare companies, businesses, and individuals to address issues affecting the well-being of consumers who rely on us for essential services and supports.
Partner With Us
Learn more about working with Senior Vocational Healthcare Inc.
Explore Resources
Take a look at the many community resources and supports available.
Submit A Referral
Submitting a referral online for services and supports is simple.
Our Patient-centered Approach
The many programs and services we offer are designed to be patient and family-centered – ensuring all clients are involved in planning, developing, and monitoring care. You are at the center of every decision we make, program we develop, and services and supports we provide.
Home Care and Nursing Services
Our in-home services and support are provided through a network of home care professionals who must consistently meet our standards for providing the best care available with compassion, respect, and dignity. We make every effort to make sure that the care we provide our clients is personalized and patient-focused care based on their individual preferences and needs. Personal routines differ from person to person and finding a balance that works well for an individual is a task we gladly take on. We have caregivers who can come to your home at specified times. Whether it is during the day or at night, we ensure that the support provided is reliable and professional at all times. We also offer flexible short-term and long-term personal care options. If there is a need for continuous support 24/7, you can count on us to provide caregivers who are caring,well-trained, experienced, screened, and bonded to care for the needs of your loved one.
What We Offer
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Nursing services and Nursing staffing
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Residential/ Institutional Care is our specialty: We service long-term care homes, retirement homes, hospitals, and group homes for their supplemental staffing needs
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Home-delivered meals and grocery shopping
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Homemaking services, including meal preparation, laundry, and housekeeping
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Personal care, including assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming
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Medication management assistance
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Money management to ensure that bills are paid and finances are in order
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Home Support Services, Respite, Relief Care for families and caregivers, Nanny/Childcare
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Adult Day Health for socialization and companionship
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Transportation for elderly: to grocery store, appointments, banking, etc.
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Placement Services for employers/Domestic Workers
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Cleaning Services per Contract rates
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Moving services for seniors at affordable rates
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PSW (Personal Support Worker Program)
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DSW (Developmental Service Program)
We have caregivers who can come to your home at specified times. Whether it is during the day or at night, we ensure that the support provided is reliable and professional at all times. We also offer flexible short-term, long-term, permanent or temporary, and emergency personal care options. If there is a need for continuous support 24/7, you can count on us to provide caregivers who are caring, screened, bonded,well-trained, and experienced to care for the needs of your loved one.
Senior Vocational Healthcare Services, Inc. provides services for people with physical and developmental disabilities and illnesses, regardless of their age or abilities.
We serve individuals with disabilities (ages 3 and older) and their families with a range of special needs homecare services and resources, long-term supports, adult family care, adult day healthcare, autism respite services, help with Alzheimer's or Dementia care, nursing services provided by RN and RPN, in-home caregiving services, such as dressing, bathing, transportation arrangement, and meal preparation. ​Our case managers will work with you in developing personalized and patient and family-focused care.
Respite Care Services
If you’re acting as a primary caregiver, then you know how difficult it can be to manage the day to day needs of someone else. It’s exhausting physically, mentally, and emotionally. You feel obligated to be a good caregiver, and it’s hard to reconcile that with how draining the experience can be. This often leads to feelings of guilt or resentment, alongside he burnout experienced by many caregivers.
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These are perfectly normal feelings, and it’s important to acknowledge them. It’s also important to recognize that you can share the burden. Respite care consists of a care companion who visits your home to provide care and support for your elderly relative. That gives you a chance to leave the house to recuperate and relax. Too often, caregivers find it hard to make time for themselves, but obtaining this respite from caregiving is important for your mental health.
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Respite care can use the in-person model, in-facility model, or both. The goal is to find what makes you and your loved one most comfortable. This can vary based on age, diagnosis, prior health industry, whether you need short-term or long-term care, and more. Remember, no matter what your home situation is like, an experienced staff from a respite care agency can work under a wide variety of conditions.
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Homemaking/Cleaning Services
Quality cleaning means paying attention to detail. We’ve put together an experienced team of cleaners who are driven to provide the best possible cleaning services for you. The main objective of any senior cleaning service is to ensure your parents are living in a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
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Specializing in Residential and commercial cleaning services throughout the GTA and other surrounding areas
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servicing homes, condos, apartments, offices, and more
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Deep Cleaning: Fridge, stove, oven, microwave, reachable spaces, floors, lights, walls, and windows & bathrooms
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Home Suite Home Coordination of Transitions: Accompaniment to view and find the new home, groceries, setting up insurance, change of address, purchasing of new items, and safekeeping of valuables if needed
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Move-In/Set Up: Unpacking and helping to organize and set up the new home
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Move-Out Preparations: Decluttering, packing, sorting, selling, move out cleaning, and discarding and/or donating
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General Household Maintenance: Decluttering, donating, sorting, drawers, closets, shelves, and cupboards
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Hazardous/Medical Cleaning: Animal and/or human biological waste, including incontinence
What to Expect?
Our deep cleaning services include scrubbing, sanitizing and disinfecting areas such as the kitchen (all appliances, cupboards, bathroom(all fixtures) and other areas as needed. This is a recommended service for elderly persons who have not been able to deep clean in this capacity due to limited mobility issues caused by the normal process of aging, a fall, and recent accidents causing disability. Deep cleaning is particularly beneficial for those individuals who have weakened immune systems, allergies or other medical conditions that leave them vulnerable to infection and toxins. Many families choose an elderly housekeeping service that cares about your loved one’s personal care needs and ensures they have a comfortable, safe and healthy environment. This is an important decision, and here is how we can help:
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Complimentary Consultation to determine which type of cleaning service would be best for you
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Customized Cleaning Solutions – Using your choice of cleaning supplies
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Professional Cleaning Staff who are detail-oriented, organized and trained to work within a variety of environments
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Licensed, Bonded and Insured Staff to ensure your senior’s personal safety and the prevention of theft
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First Aide and CPR Certified Health Care Aides and Cleaners to ensure the personal safety of the clients we serve
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Health-Focused Home Care Aides to assist with light housekeeping as well as personal hygiene care
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Cleaning staff are trained to help individuals who have challenges with hoarding; to live in a clean, de-cluttered and healthier environment
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Cleaning staff can assist with Move-In & Move-out transitional deep cleaning and packing services
Companionship
Our Companionship Service Includes:
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Reading & conversation – having someone to share thoughts with and engage in meaningful conversation with makes life enjoyable. With age, eyes may become fatigued more easily and some seniors may need assistance with reading their favorite newspaper or book.
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Walks – whether for health benefits or taking in nature, going for a walk with a companion can make the experience more enjoyable.
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Senior center outings – this is another enjoyable outing many seniors enjoy because they can meet and mingle with other seniors and enjoy a sense of community.
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Help with crafts, photo albums – stimulating the creative part of the brain through crafts and other creative projects has many advantages. Our caregivers are available to help your loved one explore their creativity.
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Travel companion – exploring new adventures and discovering new places is something many seniors enjoy doing. Many find it more enjoyable when they have a companion to share new experiences with. Our caregivers are available to serve as travel companions.
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Shopping for groceries or clothing – having someone accompany you on a trip to the store and give feedback when needed is something many of our clients appreciate and value.
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Playing games – this is an enjoyable activity that is bound to bring up many laughs. Whether it’s a game of chess, dominos or cards, our staff can help your loved one engage in friendly competition.
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Organizing – our caregivers are happy to lend a hand and conversation during tasks like organizing closets, bookshelves or even garages.
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TV/Movies – watching TV often sparks conversation and it’s great to have someone around to share a thought, laugh or insight with.
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Dining out and visiting friends – our caregivers are here to provide company when our clients go on an outing or take a trip to visit friends or family.
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Attending club meetings, plays, concerts – warmer months often bring many opportunities to go out to plays and concerts. Our caregivers are available to provide company for our clients as they attend events.
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Gardening, planting flowers – many seniors enjoy outdoor hobbies like gardening. Our caregivers can assist by helping with some gardening tasks and good ol’ conversation.
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Letter writing – this is a preferred means of communication for many seniors. However, some ailments may make this activity challenging. Our caregivers are happy to step in and help our seniors stay in touch with their loved ones.
Healthcare Training
PSW Program
35 Week
Prepare for a fulfilling career in healthcare as a Personal Support Worker with our comprehensive program. In this program you will gain the skills and practical experience needed to thrive in this high-demand field.
This program is designed as a single training program that replaces and consolidates HealthCare Aide and Home Support worker training. This program delivers a solid educational base to workers who provide long-term care and support services in both institutional and community settings.
Personal Support Workers are an important part of the healthcare team. The Personal Support Worker Program enables you to develop the skills required to provide personal support services to clients and their families, as well as clients and residents in the community, at home, in hospitals, and in long-term care facilities.
The Personal Support Worker Program is an intensive 35-week program approved as a vocational program under the Career Colleges Act, of 2005, and meets all operational standards of the National Association of Career Colleges, (NACC).
This program combines instructor-led training with a clinical work placement designed to prepare students for a career in health care.
Program Highlights
Gain knowledge in patient care, health, and safety through a comprehensive curriculum.
Hands-on labs to reinforce learning
12-week placement to apply knowledge in real healthcare settings
Career development and job placement assistance.
Experienced instructors and a supportive learning environment
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program Code:07741,
Credential:
Ontario College Certificate
Start Dates:
May, September
Program Length:
2 semesters
Personal Support Worker certificate program gives you the skills you need for an in-demand career. Personal support workers play an especially important role in supporting the healthcare team in long-term care, hospitals, home care and community healthcare organizations. They contribute to the overall well-being and quality of life of their clients.
Work-Integrated Learning
During the program, personal support worker students will participate in 300 hours of field experiences. In Semester 1, students learn and practise important personal support worker skills in a simulation learning lab. In Semester 2, students complete two unpaid field experiences in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
Two unpaid field experiences allow you to gain valuable hands on practical and professional skills which will serve you well in your career. Beginning the first week of January, the Semester 2 field experience is divided into two rotations over 13 weeks: 160 hours in a long-term care (LTC) facility and 120 hours in a community agency. Hours and number of days per week vary depending on the type of facility and shifts assigned; most range from seven to eight hours per day or evening. The long-term care experience is fully supervised in the LTC centre. During the community experience, students have field advisors who visit on a regular basis to support student learning.
Professional and Community Partnerships City College maintains strong partnerships within the community – and is the preferred choice by many agencies and facilities because of the Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness reputation.
An Education in High Demand
The aging population and sustaining government focus on home and long-term care, continues to create a strong demand for personal support workers. As a Personal Support Worker graduate your knowledge of aging and the common conditions and abilities of this group, will well-equip you to assist with providing safe and effective support. Your ability to provide personal care and household maintenance will allow you to aid seniors and others who need assistance with their activities of daily living.
What it Takes to be a Personal Support Worker
The Personal Support worker is an integral part of the team that provides care to seniors in their homes, retirement residences or long-term care facilities. The Personal Support Worker (PSW) role involves multiple aspects of daily living activities. These can include:
Personal care; helping a person with bathing, grooming, oral care, dressing, toileting, and feeding.
Helping with mobility and transferring such as assisting a person with walking, positioning, and transferring from bed to chair.
Household management, such as menu planning, meal preparation, cleaning, laundry, and grocery shopping.
If you have an interest in and enjoy working with the aging population in a variety of healthcare and community settings, this program may be for you.
The City College Experience
The Right Fit
Do you enjoy working with seniors or individuals who need assistance with personal care and/or mobility? If the answer is yes, then you could have a rewarding career as a personal support worker.
Interested in Personal Support Worker at City College yet want to know more before enrolling? Contact SVHCS via email.
You will be part of a very culturally diverse student population. This will help you to increase your awareness of your own culture and the positive aspects of other cultures.
In the first semester of the PSW program there are over 100 students. While this sounds large, the class sizes are small. There are approximately 45 students per theory section and 8-10 students per clinical group. Within those groups you will develop support systems, networks, and friends to help you.
You will have instructors and clinical teachers who are extremely well prepared academically and professionally. All professors and clinical teachers are registered nurses or registered practical nurses who have worked in long-term care, hospital, or community settings before their work in post-secondary education.
The goal of all the instructors is to help you succeed in the program; however, your success is a shared responsibility, and you must do your part by attending classes and clinicals, completing assignments on time, and studying for examinations.
The program includes mandatory field placements where you will have the opportunity to practice your newfound skills and knowledge with supervision. It is paced to match the level of knowledge you have gained from the theory courses. Field experiences include long-term care and community agencies. City College has relationships with more than 100 agencies and makes every effort to give you the best possible experience in all the areas you could potentially work in after you have graduated.
Being a Personal Support Worker
Being a personal support worker means you need to look and act like a professional.
Your Career
Embark on a rewarding career as a personal support worker, where you can provide compassionate care to those in need.
You will be qualified to provide services to an aging population and their families in a variety of settings such as:
clients’ homes
congregate dining settings
hospitals
long-term care facilities
palliative care centres
retirement and seniors residences
Program Availability
Domestic
International
in Canada
International
Out of Canada
Start dates between Sept 2024 - Aug 2025
There's Still Time to Apply for this September
Start dates between Sept 2024 - Aug 2025
The 2024/2025 fee for two semesters is:
domestic: $4,471.86
International: $17,803.00
Additional Costs
$700 to $900 – textbooks, supplies, Hepatitis B vaccine, first aid, CPR, uniform. Transportation costs to and from placements are the student's responsibility.
Fees are subject to change.
Developmental Services Worker
55 Weeks
Prepare for a fulfilling career in healthcare as a Developmental Services Worker with our comprehensive program. In this program, you will gain the skills and practical experience needed to thrive in this high-demand field.
Developmental Services Worker diploma program is designed to empower students with a comprehensive skill set that enables them to skillfully enhance the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of individuals living with disabilities. This program equips students with the tools and knowledge they need to foster improved functioning for these individuals, not only within the classroom but also in the workplace and their everyday lives.
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Program Highlights
Learn to cultivate interpersonal connections and excel in counseling.
Hands-on labs to reinforce learning
18-week placement to apply knowledge in real healthcare settings
Career development and job placement assistance.
Experienced instructors and a supportive learning environment
contact svhcs via ema for more info
Study Visa
In order to study in Canada, International students must obtain a Study Visa
Once you received the acceptance letter from City College, you will need to apply for a Study visa through Citizenship and Immigration Canada to allow you to enter and study in Canada. A Study Permit grants you legal permission to reside in Canada for the duration of your studies. To be issued a Study Visa/Permit you will need to follow the procedures outlined by the Canadian government office in your country of residence, and may have to provide some or all of the following documents:
Valid Passport
Letter of Acceptance issued by City College
Proof of financial support (A bank statement to prove that you can support yourself and the family members who accompany you while you are in Canada.)
Proof of Medical Clearance
Criminal Record Statement
Admission Requirements
Joining SVHCS City College as an international student is a seamless process that begins with thorough guidance and support. Explore the steps outlined on this page to embark on your educational journey at City College, where excellence meets opportunity. Our experienced staff are here to help you throughout your journey!
International Students must meet the following requirements:
Applicants must be at least 18 years old to attend City College.
English Proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL/CAEL) is required if you live in a country where English is not the first language. Click here for information on City College English Proficiency guide.
Obtaining a Proctor and Entrance Testing (may be required): In some cases, a Proctor may be required for you to write your City College Academic Achievement Test (“the Wonderlic Admissions test”), and/or any other program-specific entrance tests. Please contact a City College Education Consultant to arrange for exam proctoring services. Students are responsible for paying for the cost of Exam Proctors if necessary.scribe your service here. What makes it great? Use short catchy text to tell people what you offer, and the benefits they will receive. A great description gets readers in the mood and makes them more likely to go ahead and book.
Deposit Payment and Letter of Acceptance
Each International Student will be assigned an Education Consultant who will draft a payment plan. Once received, International Students residing outside of Canada at the time of application will be required to make a minimum 25% deposit of the full program cost in Canadian Dollars. The 25% includes a non-refundable $500.00 administration fee. In the event that the application is cancelled or the visa is denied this fee will be retained and the balance will be refunded.
International students who are in Canada at the time of application are required to submit a registration deposit of $500. Once the student has started the program the $500 will be applied to the tuition costs. In the event that the student does not attend City College the $500 will be retained as an administration fee and will be non-refundable.
After payment has been received, City College will send you a Letter of Acceptance that you will need to apply for your study visa.
Credential Requirements of City College
All International Applicants must write the City College Academic Achievement Test (“the Wonderlic Admissions test”) and receive at least a minimum test score approved for the program or applicants must provide proof of academic standing equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma (OSSD).
International applicants from Africa and Asia countries, England and the West Indies must provide the General Certificate of Education with grades of A, B, C, or 1, 2, 3, in five academic subjects at the “O” or Ordinary level.
Applicants from PR China must provide their Senior Middle School Certificate.
Applicants from the States of the Former Soviet Union and Russia must present Attestation (Attestat) of completed Secondary Education.
Applicants from Hong Kong must provide their Certificate of Education with credit in five academic subjects or pass standing in six academic subjects.
For evaluation purposes International Students must provide City College (or a third party agent at the discretion of City College) with an original or certified copy of any diploma/leaving/graduation certificate and/or academic qualifications. The academic transcripts must show grades and marks achieved.
If the academic documents are not in English, an official English translation is required.
For the purpose of credential evaluation or translation, international applicants may be asked for consent to share this information with third party agencies.
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Health insurance
It is mandatory that all International students have health insurance while studying in Canada. Therefore, all international students studying at City College must have adequate health insurance in case of accident, injury or illness.