Canada has a rapidly aging population. Statistics Canada reports that today about 13% of the population is aged 65 or older. If you are compassionate, caring, and would like to provide companionship and assistance to seniors, while maintaining a flexible work schedule, Ometz in collaboration with CSSS Cavendish and Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors are offering a 16-week certificate program towards becoming a senior’s companion. Training modules are led by professionals and include:

• Aging process
• Working with frail seniors
• Nutrition
• Mental health
• Recreation/cognitive stimulation
• CPR training (certificate provided)
• Dealing with family dynamics
• Communication skills
• Job search techniques

Dates: February 1 - May 20
Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
16-week session