Certificate in Personal Support Worker

The Certificate in Personal Support Worker at Lambton College's Sarnia campus is a one-year college certificate that gives you a strong, career-focused, hands-on education in this field.

You will prepare in a focused, hands-on program to support people who need help with daily living — personal care, mobility, aging and dementia support, nutrition, infection control and compassionate communication — with supervised placements. With Canada's ageing population, PSW demand is exceptionally strong. Graduates work in long-term care, home care, retirement homes and hospitals, often quickly after graduating.

Delivered with hands-on labs and placements at Lambton College's Sarnia campus in Ontario — an affordable college in Canada's industrial heartland. This program is on Lambton's official PGWP-Ready list (CIP 51.2602), so graduates may qualify for a Post-Graduation Work Permit; the final decision always rests with IRCC.

Graduates are well placed for roles such as Personal Support Worker, Long-Term Care Aide and Home Support Worker, leaving with practical, hands-on skills and real Canadian experience that employers value.

Beyond technical training, you will build the communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills that transfer across careers and support long-term success in Canada and beyond.

With supportive instructors, modern facilities and a strongly career-focused approach, international students at Lambton College get practical learning and a welcoming place to study.