Personal Support Worker Training
Questions?
Contact
psw-application@nearnorthschools.ca
(705) 472-8170 ext. 5990
TRAIN TO BE A PSW IN THE LIVING CLASSROOM
The Parry Sound PSW program is now accepting applications for January 2026 intake!
Click here to apply now!
Registration closes November 14th.
Important Note: This program is open to Canadian Citizens and Canadian Residents only.
ONLY applications from Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be accepted. International students or individuals in Canada on a student or work permit WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
**Registration for the January 2026 Parry Sound program is now open**
Apply by November 14th
APPLICATION STEPS
STEP 1:
Submit a North Bay application form or a Parry Sound application form
Once your form is submitted, you will receive a receipt of your application. Please only fill out the Microsoft forms document once.
STEP 2:
Come to your in-person literacy assessment session. Make sure you arrive on time. You will choose the date and time on your application form.
Bring the following item to your literacy assessment: Proof of citizenship/residency High School Transcript
NNDSB works with Cassellholme in North Bay and Belvedere Heights in Parry Sound to provide Personal Support Worker training in a living classroom.
You will learn in a classroom and then apply those skills on the floor of the long-term care home.
This opportunity is available to people aged 18 and older.
If you don’t have a Grade 12 diploma you can earn up to six Ontario Secondary School Diploma credits while training to become a PSW.
If you are interested, you can request an educational assessment by contacting Laurentian Learning Centre, 705-472-5419 Ext. 5995.
Where Care Happens
Our PSW program isn’t just about textbooks—it’s about hands-on experience. This is why classrooms are located right inside long-term care homes. You will learn in class and then apply your skills on the floor, working with experienced care teams and residents.
Earn While You Learn
Eligible PSW learners may be paid while completing their education and hands-on training within the long-term care setting.
Learn more.
Program Length
Our PSW program is designed to be completed in just 6 months.
In-class learning:
Your classroom-based learning will follow a regular daytime schedule, similar to a typical school day. You’ll receive training at either Cassellholme or Belvedere Heights.
Placement:
Your placement hours are based on the schedule of your assigned staff member, which means you will need to be flexible and prepared to work a variety of shifts including:
- Day shifts
• Afternoon/evening shifts
• Overnight shifts
*ALL PROGRAMS RUN PENDING ENROLMENT
PSW Programs run twice yearly, pending enrolment, programs start in:
• January 2026 start - intake in January to June - documents submitted by November 2025
