Upon successful completion of this course student will be able to:

• Recognize and respect the interests, rights and needs of the clients they care for
• Perform home management tasks such as shopping, light house cleaning and
  meal preparation
• Handle family responsibilities such as routine care giving to children
• Provide support and assistance with social and recreational activities
• Provide personal care to clients including dressing, personal hygiene, mobility
  and other routine activities of daily living in accordance with the Regulated Health
  Professionals Act
• Demonstrate support for the independent action of the client
• Recognize the importance of the PSW as a member of the Health Care team
• Ensure that their own activities and needs do not interfere with their judgment
  and performance on the job
• Demonstrate empathy, respect and encouragement for clients
• Recognize the mutually beneficial relationship between client and PSW
• Identify, use and care for equipment safely and correctly
• Assist with active range of motion exercises as prescribed
• Recognize the possible signs of abuse and report observations to the appropriate
  person
• Perform general household tasks such as housekeeping and laundry
• Prepare nutritious, well balanced meals for clients with specific dietary needs
• Recognize the factors that can influence the behavior of clients who require
  assistance in the activities of daily living
• Identify infection control measures and use personal protective equipment
• Identify factors such as illness, fatigue, stress, sensory overload, pain, fear,
  frustration and depression that can further effect the functioning of a client
• Accurately measure medications according to directions
• Demonstrate the ability to use the “Medication Problem A.C.T.I.O.N Plan”
  developed by the Canadian Pharmacists Association