Personal Support Worker Community of Practice

This community of practice was for those interested in connecting with peers in sessions facilitated by practice coaches. Participants had opportunities to bring knowledge to action in quality palliative care delivery, skill building through case-based discussions, shared experience, practice pearls, gold standard tools, breakout rooms, role play and more.

Find recordings and slides from our past series of this community of practice below.

Series 1

This series was made up of 3 sessions that took place from June 2021 to August 2021.

The Role of Personal Support Workers in Palliative Care

LEAP Personal Support Worker Q&A Session

Challenging Conversations

Series 2

This series was made up of 14 sessions that took place from November 2021 to June 2022.

Introductory Session

Essential Communication Skills – Part 1

Essential Communication Skills – Part 2

Tools Practicum – Part 1

Tools Practicum – Part 2

Pain and Shortness of Breath Management

The Personal Support Worker Role in the Last Days and Hours

End of Life Medications and Side Effects

End of Life Delirium

Post-Mortem Care: Cultural Consideration and What Happens at the Funeral Home

Culturally Relevant Care

Trauma Informed Care and Cultural Safety

End-of-Life Care in Indigenous Contexts: Spotlight on the Six Nations Palliative Program

Understanding Tubes, Pumps, Bags, and Lines