PSW Onboarding Test

Newly hired PSW must complete a 10-question test, requiring a minimum average of 70% (7/10) in order to be successful. Should the employee be unsuccessful, a personalized review plan

will be made.

1. Question about Person Centred Language

2. Question about Building Competence in Older Adult Care

3. Question about Dementia

4. Question about Older Adult Sexuality

5. Question about appropriate body mechanics

6. Question about IPAC/PPE/Hand-hygiene

7. Question about WHIMIS

8. Question about Safety Precautions for Patients/Staff

     a. Question about what to do after a patient has fallen

     b. Risk for aspiration

9. Question about when to report symptoms of one of the following to a nurse/HCP:

     a. MI

     b. Stroke

     c. Delirium

10. Case Study with short form answers