Prince Edward Island Report
Title(s) Used
Resident Care Worker (RCW)
Patient Care Worker (PCW)
Home Support Worker (HSW)
Renal Support Worker (RSW)
Programs
RCW Certificate Programs are offered in:
- Community Colleges in both English and French
- A private school
Registry
No registry
Regulation
No regulation. They are an unregulated health care professionals.
Scope of Practice
No official Scope of Practice. Scope of employment as per job description in respective facilities.
Employment Prospects
Pre COVID pandemic
- Shortage in community setting
During pandemic
- Shortage now expanded to LTC and all other settings
- Full time jobs elusive
- Mostly part time and casual
Educator Group
None
Challenges
Recruitment and retention of PSWs in this field
