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Record 1,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT

The personal support worker profile is designed to give [a person] the opportunity to develop the skills required to provide personal support services to consumers and their families, clients and residents in the community, at home, and in long-term care facilities and institutions.  3, record 1, English, - personal%20support%20worker

Record 1,  Textual support,  French

Record 1,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 2,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT

Personal support workers (PSWs) are what are referred to as unregulated health care providers. This simply means that there is no governing body which sets standards for the skills and knowledge needed to practice. As a result, the skills, accreditation and supervision of PSWs can vary widely in Canada. This critical job description includes managing daily tasks for people who are suffering from illness, injury or dealing with the effects of aging.  2, record 2, English, - personal%20support%20worker

Record 2,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT

Le préposé aux bénéficiaires aide les patients au lever, au moment des repas et au coucher. Il les aide à se laver, à se vêtir ou à se dévêtir et il a la charge de la literie. Il veille à donner aux bénéficiaires les soins appropriés et à respecter leur intégrité et leur dignité, afin de contribuer à leur bien-être.  4, record 2, French, - pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9%20aux%20b%C3%A9n%C3%A9ficiaires

Record 2,  Textual support,  Spanish