At least two Toronto hospitals are resorting to using personal support workers (PSWs) to watch patients who were dropped off by an ambulance so paramedics can get back on the road, Queen’s Park Today has learned — despite the fact that PSWs cannot provide medical care. The move has alarmed both paramedics and PSWs.Read More
The personal support workers (PSWs) in Ontario are experiencing the largest transition ever in their professional history. The staffing crisis in both long-term and home care was only exacerbated by the pandemic and the need to rebuild this profession has never been greater. While this is a daunting undertaking, it is also an opportunity to...Read More
But in recent weeks, her side hustle hasn't really been worth it, she said. With pandemic restrictions lifted, not as many people are ordering food delivery. Higher gas prices are also eating into her bottom line. "You're making less because it's less busy and you're making less because you're spending a lot on gas," she...Read More
Gas prices in Greater Sudbury keep climbing to record amounts — hitting $1.70 at some stations on Wednesday. That is causing some hardships for workers who are reimbursed for their mileage, including personal support workers (PSWs) who conduct home care visits.Read More
Health care workers are the backbone of the health care system. Before and during the pandemic they have been suffering from burnout, mentally and physically.Read More
Gas prices in Greater Sudbury keep climbing to record amounts — hitting $1.70 at some stations on Wednesday. That is causing some hardships for workers who are reimbursed for their mileage, including personal support workers (PSWs) who conduct home care visits.Read More
The Canadian Townhall on COVID-19 on April 28, 2021 was hosted by the Canadian Support Workers Association, The Ontario Personal Support Workers Association and Unity Health Toronto! Our esteemed panelist were Dr Kevin Gough from St Mikes Hospital, Dr Vivian Ewa from Alberta Health and Chief Public Health officer of Canada Dr Theresa Tam. CEO...Read More
OPSWA is often in the media, addressing the real concerns of the public, our vulnerable, their families, and our PSW’s that care for them in our health care system.
