Overview
This learning activity will use classroom materials and be simulated in a way that will reflect a Personal Support Worker’s (PSW) daily tasks or use specific skills essential in carrying out the PSW responsibilities. Students will learn about the role of a Personal Support Worker but will also be able to explore the environment and experience working in a Long-term care home.
NB Curricular Outcomes
Explore Your World K-2:
- Strand: Play and Playfulness – Big Idea: Exploration and Problem-Solving – Skill Descriptor: Negotiate, compromise, and work together.
- Strand: Well-Being – Big Idea: Emotional Health and Positive Identities – Skill Descriptor: Explore activities that foster enjoyment and well-being.
Personal Wellness 3-5:
- Strand: Career Connected Learning – Big Idea: Experiencing Potential Career Pathways – Skill Descriptor: Engage in frequent and ongoing career-connected experiential learning to learn about preferred career pathways and develop personal competencies.
- Strand: Relationships – Big Idea: Healthy Relationships – Skill Descriptor: Demonstrate acceptance of and appreciation for diversity.
What you’ll need
- Please find in the attached documents, the materials needed for each activity station.
- Minute to win it PowerPoint – PSW Edition
Instructions
- Begin with a brief discussion about the role of a personal support worker to gage the students understanding.
- Who are they? What are their job responsibilities? Where do they work?
- Watch a short video about personal support worker. Below are a few video options (all under 5 minutes), please choose the one that you think would be best suitable for your class level.
- Go over the rules of the game and place students into groups of 4-5. Now it is Game time! The activity includes rotating stations.
- Game rules and specific setup can be found in the attached document.
- Reflect on the roles of a PSW again after watching the videos and completing the activity.
- What are their job responsibilities?
- What skills are used in their tasks?
- Where do they work and who do they work with?
Career Connections
- What are the consequences of having a shortage of PSWs in our province?
- What interpersonal or technical skills are needed to become a successful PSW?
Please see the attached PDF for several choices on how you and your learners can reflect upon today’s activity.
