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Resident Care Worker

This program is designed to train individuals for employment in long-term care facilities in both public and private sector. Students also gain an appreciation of their role in mental health, home care, and with community agencies.

Upon completion of the program the graduate will be able to utilize their communication skills and clinical experience to assist clients with their personal and physical needs in a variety of settings.

Areas of Competency

• Identify and develop personal competencies
• Communicate effectively with clients
• Assist in meeting physical and psychosocial needs
• Assist with comfort and special client care needs
• Assist with care of clients with mental health conditions
• Assist with care of clients with home care needs
• Develop a basic knowledge of chronic conditions impacting the older adult
• Record/report client information on medical records
• Utilize and maintain client care equipment
• Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (Certificate)
• Palliative care (Certificate)
• Transfer/Lift/Reposition safety (Certificate)
• WHMIS (Certificate)

Graduate Opportunities

• Long-term care facilities
• Home support services
• Mental Health facilities
• Self-employment

Admission Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level
• Preference will be given to applicants with academic grade 12 English
• Two references from recent employers
• "Level II" Police Records Check including a Vulnerable Persons Check: These checks must be current (at least within six months) to program start. At the time of admission and throughout the program, the student's police record must remain free of criminal convictions related to the program e.g.: abuses, theft, driving convictions. The applicant is advised that incidents in areas such as these may prevent them from graduating. A police record may also affect employment opportunities after program completion. For more information on "Police Records Check" please click here.
• Written verification of 40 volunteer or paid hours, preferably within the last 5 years, in a Long Term Care, Mental Health or suitable facility that addresses special client care needs.
• Preference will be given to applicants with relevant paid or volunteer work experience
• Following acceptance and prior to October 1, the applicant must provide the Admissions Office with:
  • Holland College medical form completed by a physician indicating fitness of the applicant
  • Evidence of screening for Tuberculosis from Public Health or Physician
  • Police Records Check Level II/Vulnerable Persons Check
  • Hepatitis B and influenza Immunization recommended
• Current CPR - Basic rescuer Level C and a Standard First Aid certificate from a recognized First Aid/CPR Trainer by October 1. The Occupational Health and Safety Division of P.E.I. will provide a list of current recognized First Aid/CPR Trainers. St.John's Ambulance and the Red Cross are preferred.
• Resume including work and volunteer experience with applicable dates, membership in groups, associations or athletics, awards and distinctions, and any other information about yourself relevant to the program to which you are applying.
• The Program and occupational field require students to lift, move and transfer clients. Students are also required to conduct frequent handwashing, use soaps/lotions for bathing clients and be exposed to cleaning and sanitizing chemicals. Students who suffer from food allergies should also be aware that they are required to assist in feeding clients and are therefore exposed to a wide variety of foods.
• It is recommended that students enrolling in this program have up to date immunizations and screening as outlined on this form.

Students will require access to transportation during their training, in particular during their on-the-job training.

If you have any questions concerning the Resident Care Worker program, contact Christie Lougheed Bambrick at CJLougheedBambrick@hollandc.pe.ca.