Workforce Opportunities program is a sector-specific, skills-based program designed to provide a safe and supportive place to develop essential and workplace skills, in addition to sector specific courses and training for the Health Sciences field.
The program is designed to support youth in enhancing their transferrable and job-related skills in a safe and inclusive learning environment enabling them to overcome barriers, develop confidence and transition into the workplace. It offers a sequence of job-focused program components including:
- pre-employment and career readiness
- literacy and Essential Skills development
- occupational skills training
- job development and placement
- career coaching services
The three-semester Workforce Opportunities – Home Care Assistant is designed for students who possess a drive to provide genuine care to people. Home Care Assistants have a positive impact on the individuals they care for and have an integral role in the team-based approach to home care.
With an increasing demand for home care, the Workforce Opportunities program provides the skills, professionalism, and adaptability required to succeed in this dynamic and challenging field.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of the Workforce Opportunities - Home Care Assistant program, graduates will be able to:
- Use labour market information, career planning, and job search skills to make informed career choices
- Apply self-awareness and reflective skills required to create, evaluate and modify personal growth and career plans
- Demonstrate the self-confidence and technical skills necessary for success in training and employment in the health sector
- Understand the needs of residents within home care facilities
- Communicate with residents using effective verbal and non-verbal communication
- Assist in the delivery of the various forms of personal care for residents
- Employ critical thinking skills to help problem solve issues that arise in home care
- Identify, document and communicate changes in residents to ensure a continuity of care
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Eligible participants include those not currently engaged in education or employment with a minimum of grade 10 completion. English as a second language speakers must provide proof of English language skills (e.g. IELTS 6.0; CAEL 60; MELAB 78; TOEFL 550*) or equivalency.