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    Quinsigamond Community College
    • 670 West Boylston Street, Worcester, MA 01606
    • 508-751-7900
    • Vocational Skills Training
    Personal Care Aide Homemaker Training
    Program activities:

    The ABCs for Direct Care Worker Curriculum is grounded in adult learner-centered principles. To enhance the Home Care Aides understanding of his/her roles, responsibilities, and limitations, the curriculum introduces these concepts in the first module: Roles and Responsibilities. Instructional scaffolding, a process used to help the worker develop a deeper understanding, continues to reintroduce the worker’s role, responsibilities, and limitations throughout the entire training; resulting in a deeper, more comprehensive understanding of the important role s/he has in home and community-based care.

    Participants in this course receive additional training to qualify for a certificate to be a Personal Care Homemaker (PCHM). Participants who successfully complete this 75-hour course are qualified to work as a PCHM employed by consumers and in a home care agency.

    This curriculum is taught in both English and Spanish.

    For more information visit: https://wfdqcc.augusoft.net/

    Program is offered in: English, Spanish
    Participant demographics:

    Diverse men and women ages 18 and above, from various economic, cultural and educational backgrounds.

    Anticipated number of SNAP participants per year: 20
    Total hours: 8
    Program duration: 8 weeks
    Rolling Admission: No
    Number of cycles: 2
    Program start dates: Fall and Spring.
    Sample schedule:
    HoursActivity TypeMonTueWedThuFriSatSun
    8am - 5pmClassroom✓
    Is the program offered remotely? Possible, but not typical
    Is public transportation available? Yes

    Location information:

    25 Federal Street Worcester, MA 01608This QCC campus location is near transportation hub.
    Additional information about location:

    Driving directions (from I-290) and parking information: https://www.qcc.edu/healthcare-and-workforce-development-center

    Program is CORI friendly? No
    Anticipated outcomes: Certificate of Completion.
    Other outcomes: Employment/Promotion, Industry skills gain

    Participant Supports:

    Participant Support CategoryAll participantsAs needed
    DTA SNAP Child Care Referral✓
    DTA SNAP Transportation Support✓
    Are there any out of pocket expenses for the participant? No
    Do participants receive any pay? Not applicable

    Contact Information

    Program Liaison: Jo Sundin
    Telephone: 508-751-7900
    Email: cce@qcc.mass.edu
    Program code: QCC-IH-VT-PCA
    ABAWD Qualifying? No