National Association of Certified Caregivers/Personal Support Workers NACC/PSW
Who Are We? The NACC/PSW is the national body representing formal caregivers and front line health care workers. The Association promotes the voice of PSWs, Health Care Aides, Resident Care Workers, Personal Attendants, Homemakers, and the needs and interests of work in the community. Advocacy and leadership Research and education Information, communication and resource development The NACC/PSW is made up of a diverse group of individuals, CPSWs, Nurses, Doctors and organizations, government and insurance companies. The Certified Caregiver/Personal Support Worker is a formally registered, unregulated front line health care worker in hospitals, nursing homes, retirement homes, communities, and for private care
An Association for Resident Care Workers, PSWs, Health Care Aides 1000 hours of training inclusive of 800 academic hours and 200 Internship hours Human Relations Individuality and the Role of the Certified Caregiver/Personal Support Worker Anatomy and Physiology/ Disease Process Medical Terminology Household Management & Meal Preparation Assisting a Person with Mobility Optimal Support and Care Planning Assisting with Personal Hygiene Assisting a Person Who is Dying Assisting the Family Abuse Cognitive Impairment & Mental Health Issues Assisting to Manage Ongoing Conditions Assisting with Medications Major Papers, Tests and Assignments Placements with CCS Employment Centres
National Association of Certified Caregivers/Personal Support Workers (NACC/PSW) Mission To join with CPSWs, service providers, policy makers, trainers, and other stakeholders, to identify and respond to the needs of formal frontline health care workers and caregivers in Canada and other countries Vision The vision of the NACC/PSW is to maintain, promote, and enhance a recognizable professional status for front-line health care workers, (CPSWs,Caregivers/Personal Support Workers). In pursuit of this vision, the NACC/PSW will, through participatory consultation, and the provision of support services, represent its members to all. As the authoritative voice of the profession in Canada, the NACC/PSW will at all times be aware of the directions and trends in the Health Care Field, and respond to these in an appropriate manner reflecting its commitment to act as a custodian of professional ethics.
NACC/PSW The NACC/PSW is a member driven, non-profit association, aided by an Executive Director, Board of Directors and office staff. NACC/PSW representatives are active volunteers from the identified members of the NACC/PSW membership, who organize, provide leadership, and serve as advocates of the profession in our rapidly changing social and political environment. The NACC/PSW leads its membership in presenting and promoting a professional image to government, employers, the public, educational institutions, business, and to other Health Care professions.
Attributes of CPSWs Diversity:Caregivers, regardless of cultural background or training relationship, need to be appropriately supported within institutions and communities. This includes a cultural diversity of workers with a common standard of training that is transferrable across the provinces, and throughout different countries. Quality, accountability and integrity:those folks who require a Professional Caregiver have the right to quality services that support the integrity of the caregivingrole, whether it is carried out as a PSW, PA, HCA, Homemaker, or RPN. There is accountability and integrity within the association for quality workers. Recognition:Caregivers must be recognized, valued, and supported for their integral role in health care and their contributions to society, and this includes insurance benefit plans that will support the front line caregiver within all organizations and home care. Shared responsibility:coherent and comprehensive policies need to be developed that will assist the caregiver towards increasing the skill level and individual responsibilities for health and social care, in the home, institution and in the community. Partnerships and collaboration:caregivers should be key partners in developing policies and programs for institutional, home and community care at the local, regional, provincial, territorial and national levels.
Code of Ethics as a CPSW THE MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED CAREGIVER / PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERS RECOGNIZE THE PRECEPTS OF PERSONAL INTEGRITY AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AS FUNDAMENTAL ETHICS, AND AS SUCH: SHALLestablish and maintain the highest moral principles with Care, Commitment, and Service, paramount to the delivery of preservation. SHALLbe committed to the benefit of the individual client in care, with respect, love, and compassion, and a goal towards maximizing good. SHALLvalue health and well-being, and will assist persons to achieve their optimum level of living in situations of normal health, illness, injury, or in the process of dying. SHALLrespect and promote the autonomy of clients and help them to express their health needs and values. SHALLvalue and advocate the dignity and self-respect of human beings. SHALL apply and promote principles of equity and fairness to assist clients. SHALLact in a manner consistent with their professional responsibilities and the National Standards of Care Practices. SHALLpractice environments conducive to safe, competent, and ethical care, and shall safeguardthe trust of clients in that information learned in the context of a professional relationship is shared outside the health care team only with the client's permission, or as legally required.
ADVOCACY /CURRICULUM MEMBERS AND CPSWs OPEN CARE SHARE FOR CPSWs COMMON CURRICULUM GROUP A B C PLAN NACC/PSW
ABC PLAN FOR CERTIFIED CAREGIVERS/PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERS AND DELIVERY AGENT MEMBERS
ADVOCACY RESUMES AND COVER LETTER UPDATE CLU-CONTINUOUS LEARNING UNITS (OVER 600 PROGRAMS AT REDUCED COSTS FOR NACC/PSW MEMBERSHIP) VOCATIONAL COUNSELLING HUMAN RESOURCE COUNSELLING CERTIFIED CAREGIVERS/PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERS ARE BETTER POSTIONED TO PURSUE EXPANDED ROLES IN HOME CARE, HOSPITAL, AND NURSING HOME CARE INCIDENT TO DIRECT BILLING IS LESS ADVOCACY TO CLIENT INCREASED ONGOING EDUCATION AND TRAINING CARE SHARE PLANS FOR CRITICAL ILLNESS CARE
ABC PLAN FOR CERTIFIED CAREGIVERS/PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERS AND DELIVERY AGENTS
MEMBERSHIP FEES JANUARY 2012 NEW VALUE ADDED MEMBER BENEFIT PLAN FOR PURCHASE BY CPSWS CARE SHARE SAVINGS PLAN MONTHLY $125.00 EXAM FEES $200.00 MEMBERSHIP FEES $115.00 ACCREDITATION FEE INCLUSIVE OF PRIOR LEARNING ASSISTANCE AND REVIEWS, DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATION-$500.00 REINSTATEMENT FEES FOR BENEFIT PLAN $230.00 (2 YEARS BACK FEES @$115.00 A YEAR)
DATA SHEET FOR MEMBERSHIP AND CARE SHARE PLAN Name Sex Mail address Resident address Date of Birth Spouse name Sex Marital Status: Single Married Divorced Widowed Non Smoker Smoker Contact Information email Fax Phone Cell Work Number CPSW PSW Health Care Aide Resident Care Worker Please include your transcript, diploma and resume Please provide your 40 hours of training received this past year
Renewal of Registration for NACC/PSW I certify that I have completed 40 hours of additional training and list the course taken. I wish to be contacted re additional study hours in order to maintain my certification. The cost of renewal is $115.00 and I wish to pay by cheque, visa account, cash. Please circle one of the above. If paying by visa please list the full name on front of card, the number, expiry date and the three digit numbers on the back of the card. Please ensure the slide above is filled out with your contact information Please sign here to agree to the above terms and conditions of renewal Signature-----------------------------------------------Date:-------------------------------