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.org

For all nursing homes, hospitals, retirement homes in order to attract human resources it is well recognized that application of the principles of accreditation on an ongoing basis facilitates continuous quality improvement through continuous learning and supporting behaviours of service excellence on a daily basis.

· To stay informed, remain current

· To affirm a sense of pride in being

· a support worker

· To access continuing education and professional

· development

· To increase employment opportunities

· (CPSW Certification)

· To promote Standards of Care and Continuous Quality Improvement

· (discounts, liability insurance, affinity programs)

· To strengthen the collective voice

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· of support professionals

· To participate and make a difference

· (leadership and skill building opportunities)

· PSW CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION

· The certification exam applications are available. Many employers are viewing certification as an asset when determining which candidate will be hired. To receive an application, please contact the CPSW office at 1-519-376-7396 or print the application from our web site at www.commongroup.org. The exam fee is $150.00 payable to the National Association of Certified Personal Support Workers, additional travel expenses for Invigilator may apply.

· NACPSW RESUMÉ BANK FOR MEMBERS AND EMPLOYERS

· You may post your resumé for 30 days and add your registration number for employers. We believe this service will prove beneficial to both members and employers. If you are interested in posting your resumé, please contact our office or visit our web site for the necessary information.

·  Membership

· From this page, you may view or download the membership application form, print it, fill it out, and then send it to us.

WHY JOIN NACPSW ?

REGISTER

NACPSW advances the discipline of nursing, social work and homemaking skills and in pursuit of the vision and mission, NACPSW has established the following goals.

Registered Caregivers/Personal Support Workers collectively contribute to the health of Canadians and the advancement of Front Line Quality Caregiving.

COMMON CONSUMER PROTECTION ISSUES
GLOBAL CARE
of Health and Business (Toronto, All locations) Membership is REVOKED
for irregular practices.

EMMANUEL ACADEMY
of Health and Business (Toronto, All locations) Membership is REVOKED
for irregular practices.

· 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 advances the self-regulation of CPSWs in the NACPSW advances international health, frontline  care giving and development of front line CPSW in Canada and abroad to support global health and equity.

· NACPSW promotes awareness of the care giving through nursing, social work and home making skills so that the  professional values of the 5C’s are integral to the roles and expertise of CPSWs are understood, respected and optimized within the health system.

GOALS OF NACPSW

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

Standards of Care and Continuous Quality Improvement