The Ontario CLRI at the Schlegel-US Research Institute for Aging (RIA) has partnered with Overlap Associates to invite PSWs of Ontario to voice their experiences with the ongoing staffing shortage in …

By working closely with clients and families in their daily environments, home and community care providers can identify caregivers early, screen for caregiver distress, recognize signs of burnout, and …

Oct 11, 2024 · Discover the top 3 challenges of being a Personal Support Worker, from emotional stress to physical demands, and learn how to overcome them here!

Apr 2, 2025 · Thinking of becoming a Personal Support Worker in Ontario? Discover expert advice on the future of PSWs, career opportunities, and the essential skills needed to succeed in this vital …

Our policies and papers cover various topics, including social media, code of ethics, media relations, self-regulation, and issues impacting PSWs. The PSW’s Role and Responsibilities have increased …

Jun 18, 2019 · Perhaps one of the most troubling indicators that there is something wrong with our health care system is the strain that is being felt by family and friends who are caregivers of patients, …

“You need to take time to understand their emotions and feelings,” says Slater, who has worked as a PSW on and off for more than 20 years. “You kind of become their family. They’re not ‘my patients.’ …

As a result, Personal Support Workers (PSWs) face a number of challenges every day in their role caring for and supporting older adults. During this project, PSWs shared that they often feel …

To give caregivers temporary respite, the program provides the patient with additional support from personal support workers (PSWs). The aim is to reduce caregiver burden and/or avoid burnout.

Using a web-based survey tool “Survey Monkey” (http://www.surveymonkey.com/), the CRNCC, PSNO and OSCA sent survey questions to PSWs recruited through OCSA/PSNO mailings lists. Results …