A quick, practical guide to help personal support workers care for those living with life-limiting illness.
This mobile-friendly digital handbook provides practical, hands-on guidance every day for personal support workers (PSWs) and care aides that can be used throughout their career.
Developed by Pallium Canada and written by leading palliative care experts and frontline health care providers, it blends trusted best practices with real-world experience to help students and experience PSWs handle everyday care situations with confidence and provide compassionate, person-centered support.
Available in four editions to match different regions and roles, the handbook is a reliable resource throughout a PSWs career. The content is written specifically for the role, respects the scope of palliative care practice, and focuses on what PSWs can do, what they should watch for, and when to seek assistance. It offers clear steps, examples, and practical tips that can be used during shifts or in learning settings.
Structure
The handbook is organized into three learning pathways, designed to fit the needs and workflow of PSWs. This structure allows learners to connect knowledge with real-world situations, helping them understand what to do, why it matters, and how to apply it across different care settings.