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How To Stay Fit And Healthy As A Caregiver

The benefit of exercise has long been discovered and discussed throughout science-based articles and across all media platforms today. However, staying fit does not only take exercise, it takes discipline, time, and ambition. Healthcare workers and caregivers work long hours and are mostly on their feet throughout the day. However, staying fit and ultimately healthy as a caregiver can be hard, especially throughout the COVID-19 pandemic

The Main PSW Job Requirements

Personal support workers (PSWs) are probably the most versatile and essential workers in the healthcare field, along with nurses, and they are currently in high demand. Their main role is providing assistance to people who cannot care for themselves, but they do so much more. If this is a career you may be interested in pursuing, keep reading, because in this article we will talk about the requirements to enroll in a PSW course, as well as the PSW job requirements you need to know before starting your job search

How To Hire A PSW For Your Home

Are you looking to hire a PSW (personal support worker) for your home? Excellent. We know sometimes it is hard to take care of your loved ones due to work and other commitments, and not everybody has other family members available to help with this task. Whatever your situation is, PSWs are the best caregivers for providing support to your family or yourself, by assisting your loved ones with the daily activities they can’t do for themselves. Now, we understand you might be feeling a bit intimidated about the whole PSW hiring process, so in this article, we will talk about how to find a PSW for hire and what are the things you need to consider when doing this

5 Tips To Improve Caregiver Mental Health During Covid-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the world as a whole. However, those who hit the hardest are the healthcare workers and caregivers. To say that the COVID-19 pandemic is challenging is definitely an understatement, especially for those caregivers already finding it difficult to manage their mental health concerns

Caring Support Working With Post-Secondary Institution; Visit To Westervelt College

The Caring Support platform came to life because the traditional way of learning about new and existing job openings and positions has become an extensive process, especially on caregivers during these unprecedented times of COVID-19 pandemic

Personal Support Worker Skills

Personal Support Workers (PSW) are among the most resourceful and skillful workers in healthcare. Since their work is to provide support to patients and clients with different physical needs, they are required to have certain hard and soft skills that are essential for their success. Continue reading to find out the Personal Support Worker Resume Skills to excel as a worker in this field

PSWs Roles And Responsibilities

Personal support workers (PSWs) provide an essential service in the healthcare sector by taking care of those who can’t care for themselves in a variety of settings including hospitals, nursing homes, long-term care homes, retirement homes, and other similar facilities. Their main role is assisting patients and clients with their daily activities, but because there isn’t a standard list of responsibilities for these caregivers, at least not in Ontario, according to the Health Professions Regulatory Advisory Council (HPRAC); PSWs tend to have more roles and responsibilities than people think

Is Working As A Private PSW Right For You?

In Ontario, personal support workers (PSWs) can either work for publicly funded healthcare facilities or for private companies that offer similar services. In this article we will focus on private PSWs, discussing the advantages and disadvantages of going the private way in this career, and ultimately helping you decide if working as a private PSW is right for you

Tips For A Great PSW Job Interview

Let's talk about job interviews. Nobody likes them, but you can't get hired without them. They can be nerve-wracking, yes, but they are also the best way to showcase your communication and interpersonal skills to a potential employer, proving to them that you are the best for the personal support worker job you are applying to. In this article, we will give you our best tips and recommendations to help you make your next PSW job interview a great one

Ways To Prevent Mask Skin Problems

In the past 13 months, we have all worn a mask longer than ever before in our lives. But wearing a mask to help protect against COVID-19 is the right thing to do, whether for yourself or others. However, wearing a mask can come to be a pain for some people – literally

PSW Positions And Job Titles

Caregiving is a wide and diverse segment of healthcare. Because of that, there are multiple PSW positions and job titles that candidates need to get acquainted with if they want to succeed in their job search. Every nursing home, long-term care facility, and home care agency has different names for their PSW positions, especially those healthcare organizations that have been around for decades before the term “personal support worker” became the official title for this career

What It's Like Being A Healthcare Worker During A Pandemic

As a healthcare worker, the COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on all of us, but apart from the families that have lost loved ones in this global health crisis, nobody has suffered more than healthcare workers around the world. Here in Canada, where the virus has infected 1.2 million people to this date, including almost half a million in Ontario; healthcare workers report being exhausted and sometimes discouraged, but they also demonstrate their strength and resilience, which is why they have earned the respect of patients and their family members more than ever before

Local Healthcare Workers Share Lessons Learned During The Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has taught many lessons to all of us. It has reminded us of the value of health, family, community, and freedom. In the healthcare sector, the most affected by this crisis; lessons learned by front-line healthcare workers and caregivers will forever change the way they perform their duties, interact with patients, and take care of themselves

What My Journey Has Taught Me By Nicole Dauz

I turn 48 years old at the end of June which means that I’ve been a caregiver for a quarter of my life

Can A Nursing Student Work As A PSW?

In nursing schools, many students wonder if, while they complete their academic programs, they might be able to work as a personal support worker (PSW). This question is pretty understandable considering that the work these caregivers do in the healthcare sector is somewhat similar to what nurses do, minus the medical assistance. They care for patients, providing them with assistance for their daily activities when they are not physically or mentally able to do it for themselves. So, in this article we will answer the question “can a nursing student work as PSW?

The Perks Of Working As A PSW In A Hospital

Not many personal support workers (PSW) work in hospitals, at least not in Ontario. In fact, only 7% of them do, according to some sources. However, this is changing. Due to the pandemic, the increasing elderly population in the province, and other reasons; more PSW jobs are being opened in hospitals than ever before, especially in areas like rehabilitation, critical care, and palliative care areas

All About Healthcare Employers

Healthcare is a broad field involving any activity designed for improving or maintaining people’s health. It is an essential service that allows people to get cured of illnesses, get healed from injuries, and get treatment for physical or mental impairments. It also includes caregiving services for the elderly and disabled population. Because of this diversity, there is a wide array of healthcare employers that offer jobs to healthcare workers, depending on their education, experience, and career focus

How To Transition From PSW To Nursing

Becoming a Personal Support Worker is often seen as the first step towards developing a career in healthcare. After a few years of practice, many PSWs decide to go back to school to pursue other roles like nursing, having the practical experience and medical knowledge to excel. So, can a PSW become an RN (registered nurse)? Yes, they can. How? Keep reading

How Health Care Agencies Provide An Invaluable Service To Families And The Community

Canada's population keeps aging and while this happens, more and more families want to keep their older loved ones in the comfort of their own homes. However, due to full-time work and other responsibilities, many relatives of these seniors don’t have the time to offer them all the care they deserve, and they also don’t have the right skills for the job. This is when health care agencies or home health agencies come to the rescue

Work Opportunities For PSWs And Nurses In Ontario

Many people dream of a career in healthcare and most of them actually go through with it, enrolling in healthcare post-secondary programs, getting training in their desired field, or getting experience as volunteers. However, there’s another group of people that don’t get to fulfill that dream, and it often happens because they can’t see enough work opportunities in the regions where they live, which discourages them. In this article, we will try to help two groups of healthcare workers living in Ontario to decide if pursuing these careers is for them. We will talk about PSWs and nurses, and where they might find work opportunities in the province

What Is A Registered Nurse (RN)?

Among the different denominations for nurses, you’ve probably heard the title Registered Nurse or RN a couple of times. In this article, we will explain what this role is all about, and provide additional information for those who want to pursue a career in nursing, but still need more information to make an informed decision

Health Care Trends And Innovations

Like any other industry, the healthcare industry is in a constant evolution process, innovating and adapting to changes in society as time goes by. Another reason why there’s always a certain level of evolution in healthcare is the occurrence of historic events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, that has caused tremendous advancements in urgent care, viral infection management, and vaccine development. In this context, we think it would be informative to look at the latest healthcare trends and innovations in Canada and around the world

Top Health Care Services In Ontario

In Ontario, people have access to a health care system that is qualified by the local government as “one of the best in the world”. The system offers Ontarians a diversity of publicly funded health care services in their own communities across the province that include visits to family doctors, specialists, basic health care services, emergencies, surgeries, and hospital stays

PSW Jobs For International Nurses

Each year, Canada receives thousands of immigrants that come from around the world and have diverse professional backgrounds, including health care. Some of these foreign workers have trained in nursing in their home countries and many of them wish to continue developing their careers in the same field once they settle in their new lives. Fortunately for them, there are currently many PSW jobs for international nurses available across the nation, and in this article, we will explain why this is would be a great opportunity for them and how to find this type of employment

Most Common PSW Job Interview Questions

Did you recently get invited to a PSW job interview? Yes? Congratulations! You should know that getting an interview invitation is the first step towards developing a successful career in any field. Interviews are essential to the recruitment process, so you should expect to get interviewed several times throughout your career as you move up the ladder. Now, to help you prepare for the occasion, we have prepared a list of PSW interview questions that will certainly come in handy. Keep reading to find out more

Getting A Full Time PSW Job Is Possible

Finding a full-time PSW job may seem impossible to new Personal Support Workers and even to workers that have been in this field for years. The common belief is that employers are just looking to fill part-time positions to save on benefits and other labour costs, while only the people in this career that are employed by hospitals get to enjoy the stability of full-time PSW jobs. In this article, we want to debunk that myth and provide our best recommendations and tips because we do believe that getting a full-time PSW job is possible

Duties And Responsibilities Of A Registered Nurse

Being a nurse is one of those occupations that require much more than just knowledge and experience; it requires passion, empathy, and compassion too. Nurses dedicate long hours to caring for others, performing activities that save people’s lives but also come with a considerable level of stress, as well as mental and physical exhaustion. In this informative article, we will talk about the most common duties and responsibilities of registered nurses (RN), which are usually unknown by the general public and by those who are interested in pursuing a career in this field

Key Skills For Registered Nurses (RN)

Nursing is not a career for everyone, as whoever wants to pursue it must feel a calling or at least a real passion for caring for others, and must possess certain skills that will help them succeed in this field. If you (or someone you know) want to become a nurse or have already chosen nursing as your lifelong career path, it is never too late to learn what are the essential skills for nurses and key skills for registered nurses (RN) that you will need in this occupation. Keep reading to find out more