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[TAKE OUR CAREER TRAINING READINESS KIT](https://yourcareerexploration.ca/?lead_src=w-cta-box&mid=18419) Live Chat   Tour   Ask   Explore   - [All Campuses](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/national) - [Montreal French](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/montreal-fr) - [Montreal](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/montreal) - [Ottawa](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/ottawa) - [Toronto](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/toronto) - [Winnipeg](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/Winnipeg) - [Herzing Skilled Trades Training](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades) - [Kompass Professional Development](https://blog.herzing.ca/kompass-online-training) #### SELECT A CATEGORY: - Categories - [All Campuses](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/national) - [Montreal French](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/montreal-fr) - [Montreal](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/montreal) - [Ottawa](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/ottawa) - [Toronto](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/toronto) - [Winnipeg](https://blog.herzing.ca/topic/Winnipeg) - [Herzing Skilled Trades Training](https://blog.herzing.ca/trades) - [Kompass Professional Development](https://blog.herzing.ca/kompass-online-training) ## All Healthcare Posts ## [5 Ways Personal Support Worker is the Most Meaningful Job in Healthcare](https://blog.herzing.ca/5-ways-personal-support-worker-is-the-most-meaningful-job-in-healthcare) [![personal support worker](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/respite%20care%20as%20health%20care%20aide%20-%20LEAD%20IMAGE.jpg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/5-ways-personal-support-worker-is-the-most-meaningful-job-in-healthcare) Oct 23, 2018, 1:26:47 PM *Updated December 2025* We've all heard the news and read the stats. Canada's health care system is stretched to the limit. We don't have enough long-term care beds, there aren't enough medical professionals, and we don't know how we'll care for our growing population of seniors. It's no surprise that in the middle of this challenge, we've seen demand for personal support workers skyrocket. Why? Because personal support workers (PSWs) provide essential health care services doctors and nurses cannot. They fill a growing need in our society for flexible, personalized patient care—the kind of ongoing support our hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes can't provide. Exactly what makes PSWs so important? Take a look at five ways personal support workers change lives on a daily basis. Here's what makes this career one of the most meaningful jobs in healthcare today. [Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/5-ways-personal-support-worker-is-the-most-meaningful-job-in-healthcare) ## [4 Popular Career Options After Community Services Worker Training](https://blog.herzing.ca/4-popular-career-options-after-community-services-worker-training) [![Community Services Worker training](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/Community%20Services%20Worker-1.jpg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/4-popular-career-options-after-community-services-worker-training) Jul 16, 2018, 5:28:03 PM *A group of Community Services Worker students at Herzing College* *Updated December 2025* What will your life look like after community services worker (CSW) training? Where will you work, and who will you work with? This is, obviously, a key question for anyone considering a career in community services. Our goal in this post is to give you a clearer idea of your options and opportunities as a freshly graduated CSW. [Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/4-popular-career-options-after-community-services-worker-training) ## [Working at a Halfway House After Community Services Worker Training](https://blog.herzing.ca/working-at-a-halfway-house-after-community-services-worker-training) [![Victorian houses in San Francisco, California.](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/Stock%20images/Victorian%20houses%20in%20San%20Francisco%2c%20California..jpeg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/working-at-a-halfway-house-after-community-services-worker-training) May 28, 2018, 3:24:30 PM *Updated December 2025* What happens to someone who has served time in prison and gets released back into the community? How do they find a job and a place to live? Who can they turn to for support to get their life back on track and start building a better future for themselves? In many cases, ex-offenders find that support at a halfway house. Like the name suggests, a halfway house is a bridge between prison and the outside world—a place that is "halfway" between incarceration and the free community. [Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/working-at-a-halfway-house-after-community-services-worker-training) ## [Medical Office Administrator Training: The 5 Main Areas of Study](https://blog.herzing.ca/medical-office-administrator-training-the-5-main-areas-of-study) [![medical office administrator training](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/Stock%20images/Happy%20doctor%20using%20her%20computer%20and%20looking%20at%20camera%20in%20medical%20office.jpeg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/medical-office-administrator-training-the-5-main-areas-of-study) May 18, 2018, 10:58:38 AM *Updated December 2025* What kind of person is drawn to medical office administrator training? In our experience, the kind of people who choose this program (and do really well in the career) share a few specific characteristics and goals: 1\) They're generally interested in the field of medicine and health care and want to be part of a clinical team. 2\) They're natural "organizers" who are fairly detail-oriented and enjoy taking charge. 3\) They're practical—these students are looking for a quick training program that will lead directly to a job in health care (rather than pursuing years of university study). 4\) Most importantly, they are looking for a career that focuses on *helping* others—specifically, helping people protect their most valuable asset in life: their health. [Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/medical-office-administrator-training-the-5-main-areas-of-study) ## [What Does a Health Care Aide Do & Where Can You Work After College?](https://blog.herzing.ca/what-does-a-health-care-aide-do-where-can-you-work-after-college) [![White-haired man holding cane and looking up at health care aide](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/Stock%20images/Young%20woman%20helping%20old%20man%20to%20stand%20up-3.jpeg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/what-does-a-health-care-aide-do-where-can-you-work-after-college) Apr 3, 2018, 9:34:20 AM *Updated December 2025* If you live in Winnipeg and want to start a career in health care (without years of university training), becoming a health care aide is an excellent option. This is a front-line role that involves caring directly for patients and playing a key part in their daily lives. The job is not easy, but if you're passionate about making a real difference in the lives of others, working as a health care aide can be tremendously rewarding. What should you know about this career path before you commit to a training program? First, understand exactly what a health care aide does, what you'll study in training, and your job options after college. Let's get started.   [Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/what-does-a-health-care-aide-do-where-can-you-work-after-college) ## [5 Myths About Working in Community Services: What CSW Students Should Know](https://blog.herzing.ca/5-myths-about-working-in-community-services-what-csw-students-should-know) [![Community support worker program](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/Stock%20images/Smiling%20designer%20using%20his%20tablet%20pc%20while%20team%20works%20behind.jpeg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/5-myths-about-working-in-community-services-what-csw-students-should-know) Mar 26, 2018, 1:46:04 PM *Updated November 2025* What does it mean to work as a community services worker? Is this the right career path for you? There are so many myths surrounding the field of social services that it can be difficult for people to separate fact from fiction and make an informed decision about CSW training. Let's start by debunking five of the most common myths about working in community services. Read on to learn the truth about what CSWs do, who they work with, and how much money they earn. [Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/5-myths-about-working-in-community-services-what-csw-students-should-know) ## [Should You Take PSW Training? 4 Things to Consider Before You Enrol](https://blog.herzing.ca/should-you-take-psw-training-4-things-to-consider-before-you-enrol) [![PSW training](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/Stock%20images/Mid%20adult%20nurse%20writing%20on%20clipboard%20while%20looking%20at%20patient%20in%20hospital.jpeg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/should-you-take-psw-training-4-things-to-consider-before-you-enrol) Feb 18, 2018, 1:48:18 PM *Updated December 2025* Inspired to begin a career in health care? Looking at your local training options? Many students are attracted to personal support worker (PSW) training because of the direct focus on patient care, flexible work schedules, and high level of demand across Canada for PSWs. Students also like this program because it's quite short (usually less than 12 months) and is an excellent entry point for other healthcare careers, such as nursing. Thinking you might enrol in PSW training this year? Before you sign up for a program, take some time to consider what it takes to succeed in this field, the skills you'll focus on in training, and your local job prospects. Read on to make sure you're a good fit for the PSW career path. [Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/should-you-take-psw-training-4-things-to-consider-before-you-enrol) ## [PSW Training in Nutrition Management: Meal-Planning Tips for Seniors](https://blog.herzing.ca/psw-training-in-nutrition-management-essential-meal-planning-tips-examples-for-seniors) [![PSW training](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/Stock%20images/Home%20helper%20serving%20breakfast%20to%20elderly%20woman.jpeg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/psw-training-in-nutrition-management-essential-meal-planning-tips-examples-for-seniors) Feb 6, 2018, 11:09:23 AM *Updated December 2025* There are so many factors that can influence our relationship with food as we age. For example, while caring for seniors after PSW training, you will meet patients who have lost their sense of smell and taste, making mealtime far less appealing. Others will be impacted by medication side effects that reduce appetite. In some cases, an illness or disease will make eating painful or unpleasant—and certain patients will make poor food choices that result in weight gain and a host of related health problems. Poor nutrition is a far more serious issue in Canada than many PSWs realize. A [recent report](https://www.clsa-elcv.ca/one-third-of-older-canadians-at-nutritional-risk-study-finds/) found that one-third of Canadian seniors were at risk for malnutrition.  How can personal support workers help ensure the seniors they care for eat a balanced diet? What should you know about tailoring diets to common issues among older patients? Read on for practical tips, food suggestions, and helpful meal-planning advice. [Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/psw-training-in-nutrition-management-essential-meal-planning-tips-examples-for-seniors) ## [Top 5 Challenges as a Freshly Graduated Medical Office Administrator](https://blog.herzing.ca/medical-office-training-your-top-5-challenges-at-your-first-job) [![medical office training](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/Stock%20images/Nurse%20giving%20presciption%20to%20elderly%20woman.jpeg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/medical-office-training-your-top-5-challenges-at-your-first-job) Jan 30, 2018, 9:54:40 AM *Updated December 2025* Landing your first job after medical office training is a major accomplishment. But next comes the real challenge: settling into your new role, learning how the medical team likes things done, and of course, getting to know the patients you'll be working with. It's a time of transition and learning, but also an opportunity to put into practice everything you've learned during MOA training. So what kinds of challenges can you expect to face as a freshly graduated, newly employed medical office administrator? Take a look at five of the most common hurdles.   [Read More](https://blog.herzing.ca/medical-office-training-your-top-5-challenges-at-your-first-job) ## [5 Steps for Personal Support Workers Dealing With Difficult Patients](https://blog.herzing.ca/psw-training-dealing-with-difficult-patients) [![Young beauty doctor working in rest home.jpeg](https://blog.herzing.ca/hubfs/Stock%20images/Young%20beauty%20doctor%20working%20in%20rest%20home.jpeg)](https://blog.herzing.ca/psw-training-dealing-with-difficult-patients) Nov 13, 2017, 1:50:42 PM *Updated December 2025* Personal support workers play a central role in the lives of their clients. They provide the assistance patients need to maintain independence, cope with debilitating medical conditions, and achieve the highest possible quality of life. PSWs help with important everyday tasks like administering medication, providing assistance with grooming, planning and preparing healthy meals, coordinating social activities, monitoring changes in condition, and supervising prescribed therapeutic exercises. The PSW-patient relationship is, by definition, close and personal. And as with all close relationships, conflicts can arise. How should PSWs deal with patients who push them away or resist help? How can you maintain professionalism and serve your client's best interests, when faced with disruptive and upsetting behaviour?  Start with these five steps. These are the approaches front-line health care providers often use when dealing with difficult patients. 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