Dr. V. A. Snow Centre Partnership
Thinking About a Career in Healthcare?
Interested in a career with endless employment opportunities and free tuition for training? Due to the increasing number of aging Canadians, Personal Support Workers (PSWs) are in high demand in Atlantic Canada. The need for PSWs is only expected to rise and create more career opportunities in the future. With this opportunity to touch people’s lives in a supportive and positive way and with a strong employment outlook, working as a PSW has never been more advantageous!
Right now, the New Brunswick government is providing funding to select healthcare facilities to train individuals who see themselves working in this meaningful and important role in Healthcare. Training is delivered by Eastern College in partnership with the chosen long-term care facilities.
Dr. V. A. Snow Centre has been selected to partner with Eastern College to provide free PSW training. Call Susan Hunt at 506-285-4989 to reserve your seat!
Personal Support Worker Program
The Personal Support Worker Diploma program at Eastern College is approved by the National Association of Career Colleges and registered with the New Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour. The program trains students with the necessary tools and skills to deliver appropriate, timely, and respectful client-focused care. Students will develop competence in body systems, care planning, safety and mobility, assisting with medications, first aid, and more. Graduates will have the skills required to meet provincial standards so they can confidently start a new career as a Personal Support Worker.
What You’ll Get
- 28-week program with classes offered remotely so you can study at home
- Free Tuition (WorkingNB provides funding to the chosen facility)
- Free Field Placement at the chosen facility
- Eastern College Diploma and NACC Certificate
- Employment on graduation
How to Participate
- Call Susan Hunt (506-285-4989) to join an online information session
- Complete the Admissions requirements. Must be a Canadian permanent resident or citizen to qualify.
- Interview with the Healthcare facility
- Enroll in the program!
About Dr. V. A. Snow Centre
A grass roots movement focused through the Hampton Chamber of Commerce, obtained the provincial license for a nursing home in 1983. Community support helped furnish the facility and it was named to honour Dr. V. A. Snow, a community leader who practiced medicine in Hampton for 52 years. The Dr. V. A. Snow Centre Inc. is an accredited nursing home, located in the quiet rural community of Hampton, with a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside. The Dr. V. A. Snow Centre continues to be a leader in quality nursing care in New Brunswick. While nursing care is the focal point at the Snow Centre, it is the constant attention to the little things in life that make the difference. Admired for excellence, cherished for its spirit, the Snow Centre continues to lead the way in quality nursing care.