Do you like to care for others? Do you have an interest in working in the health care field? Tri-County Literacy Council, 101 2nd Street West, Cornwall, ON is pleased to offer free 6-week training: Health Care Support Worker starting April 8, 2024. In Canada, the population is aging and the need for more support for ailing and disabled individuals is increasing. The health care support worker profession is an emerging field of employment. Assisting with bedside and personal care to clients, planning and preparing meals, helping with light housework, and spending time talking to clients are typical duties of a health care support worker. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about:
· Duties of a health care support worker
· Diseases and conditions
· The human body
· Basics of health and safety
· Meet people working in the field
· Site Visit
Classes will run on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 starting April 8th, 2024, and conclude with a graduation on May 15, 2024. To register call 613-932-7161.