certificate program

Home and Community Support Worker

Learn How to Help Others

Learn how to help elders and others who may need care at home.

Your Career Path

Would you like to learn how to help elders and others who may need care at home? Are you looking for a new career within your community? Learn how to work with the Nursing Station and other health workers while providing personal care to people of all ages. The Home and Community Support Worker certificate program is offered in partnership with Confederation College. You’ll learn about home care, caregiver relief, community-based services, and other health care skills to give you a new start – and a new beginning. Oshki-Wenjack ensures the program is culturally appropriate and puts special importance on working in remote communities.

Employment Opportunities:

Upon graduating, students may find employment in the home and community care in a variety of settings. These may include:

• Home care agencies
• Retirement homes
• Assisted living facilities
• Group homes
• Recreation senior programming
• Personal care
• Long-term care (resident support workers)

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Program Information

Program Length: 1 Semester
Start Date: May 2022^*
Tuition Fees: This program is funded by a Skills Advance Ontario Grant at Confederation College so there is no tuition for qualified applicants!

*start dates are subject to change

Academic Requirements:

• Grade 12 Diploma, or mature student test, or College Access graduate

Please note that this program may be offered online only. Field placement may be able to be completed in your community, depending on local facilities and services available.