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CPSW 100 – Foundations of Caregiving
This week introduces learners to the concept of caregiving and the role of a Personal Support Worker (PSW). It emphasizes the importance of caregiving as a profession and highlights the foundational skills and qualities every caregiver must possess.
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Week 1 – Introduction to Caregiving and the Role of the PSW
Week 2 – Ethics, Values, and Professionalism in Caregiving
WEEK 3: Understanding the Healthcare System and PSW’s Role
CPSW 101 – : Personal Care and Hygiene
Personal hygiene plays a vital role in caregiving. It includes all daily tasks performed to keep an individual clean and comfortable. In caregiving, promoting good hygiene ensures health, comfort, dignity, and prevents infections. This week explores hygiene routines, caregiver roles, and client-centered care techniques.
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Week 1: Introduction to Personal Hygiene and Care Routines
Week 2: Bathing, Grooming, and Skin Care
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Introduction

This week explains the structure of the healthcare system and where the PSW fits within the broader care team.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand various care settings.
  • Recognize the role of PSWs in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
  • Identify public and private health services.

Detailed Topics

3.1 Healthcare System Overview

  • Hospitals
  • Long-term care facilities
  • Home care agencies
  • Community health organizations

3.2 The Care Team

  • Doctors
  • Nurses
  • Physiotherapists
  • Social workers
  • PSWs

3.3 The Role of PSWs in the Team

  • Reporting observations
  • Providing feedback
  • Supporting care plans
  • Following instructions from supervisors

3.4 Public vs Private Services

  • Government-supported health care (e.g., NHIS)
  • Private home care services
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