College Certificate - Continuing Care Assistant

• Addressing individual psychosocial needs
• Administering personal care
• Dementia management strategies
• Gerontology (a major area of study)
• Long-term care philosophy in different settings
• Promoting independence in a safe environment
• Working with individuals with different physical and cognitive impairments
• Working with people of different cultures

Students' clinical work experiences will give them a taste of different work settings. Under the supervision of a buddy or staff member, students will work directly with clients in home care, long-term care and acute care settings. It’s a great way to build students' skills and their confidence.

Continuing Care Assistant graduates enjoy high employment rates. Students could work in a home care setting, long-term care facility, private care home, acute care facility, integrated facility, supportive housing or special needs classroom. Students will work as part of a health-care team under the supervision of registered nurses, registered psychiatric nurses or licensed practical nurses.