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National Association of Certified Caregivers/Personal Support Workers |
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NACPSW PO Box 175, Owen Sound, Ontario Canada Phone: 519-376-7396 Fax: 519-376-6772 Web site: www.nacpsw.org e-mail: info@nacpsw.o |
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SERVING OTHERS WITH CARE COMMITMENT CO-OPERATION COMPETENCY AND COMPASSION |



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NACPSW promotes awareness of care giving through nursing, NACPSW members demonstrate Care, Commitment, Co-operation,
· Continuous Quality Improvement in the Standards of Care
· REGISTRY OF CERTIFIED CAREGIVERS/PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERS
· ADVOCACY FOR CAREGIVERS AND CAREGIVING in the interest of public service.
· NACPSW advocates public policy that incorporates the principles of primary health care (access, inter-disciplinary, patient and community involvement, health promotion including determinants of health and appropriate technology/roles/models) and respects the principles, conditions and spirit of the Canada Health Act.
· NACPSW facilitates the self-regulation of CPSWs, in that NACPSW advances international health, care giving, and the development of the front line CPSW in Canada and abroad to support global health and equity.
· PSW CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION—· The certification exam applications are available at NACPSW. Many employers are viewing certification as an asset when determining which candidate will be hired. CPSW ATTITUDES and ATTRIBUTES: Empathy, Flexibility, Assertiveness, Respect for Confidentiality, Sense of Humour, Open-minded, Dedication, Caring/Compassionate, Patient, Role Model, Respectful, Positive/Optimistic, Confident/Self-accepting/Good Self-image, Approachable/Friendly, Responsible/Accountable, Motivated/Initiative/Active, Interested, Objective/Impartial, Nonjudgmental, Cooperative, Trustworthy, Honest, Humble, Treat People As Equals, Good Appearance (Neat), Supportive/Encouraging, Realistic, Self-disciplined, Reliable, Outgoing, Prompt/Punctual, Community-minded/Willing to Volunteer, Able to Accept Criticism, Attentive, Genuine, Pleasant/Courteous, Resourceful/Creative, Inner Strength, Willing/Able to Assess Self . |
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