The Ontario Personal Support Workers Association (OPSWA) is the official provincial voice and professional verification body representing Personal Support Workers (PSWs) across Ontario. Established in 2010 by PSWs, for PSWs, OPSWA advocates for a stronger, more recognized, and more respected PSW workforce within Ontario’s healthcare and community support systems.
With a growing membership of over 60,000 support workers, OPSWA provides professional credential verification, access to liability insurance, continuing education opportunities, workforce advocacy, and sector leadership to support PSWs at every stage of their careers — from students and new graduates to experienced frontline professionals and independent practitioners.
OPSWA works collaboratively with government partners, employers, educational institutions, and community organizations to improve workforce stability, promote public safety, strengthen professional accountability, and advance the role of PSWs as essential members of the healthcare team.
Our mission is clear: to elevate the PSW profession, protect the public, and ensure every Personal Support Worker in Ontario is recognized, supported, and valued for the critical care they provide every day.
OPSWA is involved in various panels, public and educational committees, and our own advisory committees.
OPSWA has taken the initiative to protect the public, PSWs, and all vested stakeholders.
OPSWA’s mission is to elevate the profession and protect the vulnerable members of the public, ensuring that they are competent and act ethically.
