Individuals who wish to confine their role to basic homemaking are able to exit the Personal Support Worker Program after successful completion of the first 7 modules from the curriculum.
Personal Attendants can work in retirement homes, and with community agencies. The Personal Attendant Program is 240 hours in length with tuition fees considerably lower that the Personal Support Worker Program.
The Personal Attendant program covers the following modules from the Personal Support Worker Program curriculum:
Assisting a Person with Mobility
Abuse
Household Management and Meal Preparation
127 hours of Institutional Practicum
Individuality of the Person
Role of the Worker
Interpersonal Skills
Safety