Community Residential Worker Program
Share your values of care and respect for individuals with the community residential worker program. Work with people experiencing mental illness, autism, learning disabilities, and other special conditions.
Program Details
Share your values of care and respect for individuals with the community residential worker program. Work with people experiencing mental illness, autism, learning disabilities, and other special conditions. This comprehensive program is designed to provide you with both theoretical knowledge and practical hands-on experience, preparing you for the workforce upon graduation.
What You'll Learn
- Industry-standard practices and procedures
- Professional communication skills
- Hands-on technical competencies
- Workplace safety and protocols
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Professional ethics and standards
- Real-world application through practicum
- Career preparation and job search skills
Speak with our admissions team to learn more about this program and start your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Community Residential Worker (CRW) program is offered at Island Career Academy, 721 Alexandra Street, Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
Island Career Academy's Community Residential Worker program is 44 weeks, preparing graduates to support individuals with disabilities or complex needs in community and residential settings.
The Community Residential Worker program includes 280 hours of supervised practicum placement in community residential facilities and support organizations, giving students hands-on experience working directly with clients.
Graduates of the Community Residential Worker program receive a Community Residential Worker Certificate from Island Career Academy, qualifying them to work in residential care, group homes, and community support roles across Nova Scotia.
Why Choose Island Career Academy?
ICA has been building careers in Cape Breton for over 38 years. Here's what sets us apart.
$5,000 bursary available for eligible CRW students
280 hours of supervised practicum in residential facilities and support organisations
44-week program preparing you to support individuals with disabilities and complex needs
Training Cape Bretoners since 1987 — 38+ years of social services training
Small class sizes with personalised mentorship from experienced CRW instructors
Graduates work in group homes, residential care, and community support across NS
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