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Tips for a Great Job Interview in Canada for PSWs

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

How to Connect Caregivers with Healthcare Employers?

There is a new job matching platform in town, and it is all about the healthcare sector. Caring Support is an innovative job matching platform serving as a central resource for workers and organizations to come together to fill in the numerous amounts of caregiver job vacancies that have opened during the pandemic. The platform is especially focused on Personal Support Workers (PSW), Registered Nurses (RN), Registered Practical Nurses (RPN), and healthcare volunteers in Southwestern Ontario. It founded by entrepreneur Joseph Jongsma and his associates, is simplifying the hiring process for HR departments in the healthcare sector across the province

The Complete Guide to the Industrial Fogger Machine

Factories, manufacturing spaces, and warehouses are places where many people work and often don't have windows, therefore not having great airflow. For the safety of the workers, these spaces should be disinfected regularly

The Pros and Cons of Different Types of Sprayers & Foggers

Disinfect & Fog carries a diversified array of foggers and sprayers. The simple reason for this is that everyone’s needs can vary, dependent on size, type of surfaces, frequency and speed of use. This article is designed to help you understand the types of foggers and sprayers, the technology involved, and what application they are best suited for

Why Not to Use Hydrogen Peroxide in Combatting COVID-19

Hydrogen peroxide is the chemical compound that has the formula of H2O2. It is used as an oxidizer and an agent for bleaching purposes and, at the same time, an antiseptic. Hydrogen peroxide is known to be unstable and can slowly decompose in the presence of light, hence it is stored with a stabilizer in an acidic solution

Why Should You Buying an Electrostatic Disinfection Device

Maybe it was a tv commercial, maybe it was word of mouth (your neighbor cannot say enough good things about his new disinfecting sprayer) …or maybe you did your research and came to the decision on your own. Whatever the case, you are in the market for an electrostatic disinfection device and we are here to provide you with all the information you need to make the best possible purchase

Top FAQs About Disinfectants and Sprayers

We looks to address top FAQ about disinfectants and foggers in the hope that it will clarify your questions and queries about foggers

The Disinfectant Family Pack

Disinfecting has become a significant part of our daily activities. Now more than ever, ensuring that your space is properly disinfected to Health Canada standards has become the norm. While cleaning frequently touched surfaces and objects helps prevent the spread of diseases such as Coronavirus (COVID-19), it is important to note that cleaning is no longer the minimum requirement to keeping your family and loved ones safe within your home

How to Clean and Disinfect your Vacation Rental

Vacation rental services like Airbnb and others have become very popular in the last decade, as a way for homeowners to make extra income, and as an affordable way for travellers to enjoy their stay in new places around the world without breaking the bank. However, with the global spread of the COVID-19 virus in spring 2020, vacation rentals began facing challenges that have made both hosts and guests nervous about what the future will hold for this type of accommodation. In this article, we want to help with that by discussing the most efficient and cost-effective methods for cleaning and disinfecting Airbnbs and other types of vacation rentals

How Often Should You Disinfect a Surface To Kill Covid-19?

During the current COVID-19 pandemic, there is a lot of misinformation going around. There are a lot of people that are panicking, and a lot of people that have been taking this pandemic too lightly. One aspect that a lot of people have been wondering about is disinfecting surfaces and how often you should be doing so. One of the most effective ways to break the transmission chain of infectious diseases is to disinfect the environment. We all live in an environment that is completely influenced by different people in the community

What Is Disinfect & Fog?

Are you in the market for disinfectant equipment and disinfectant solutions? Are you looking for disinfection services? We are glad you have stumbled upon this site

How to Prevent a COVID-19 Outbreak in Your Business

In these times of Covid-19, business owners around the world have the great responsibility to keep their employees, clients, suppliers, and their own families safe. By doing this, they are also preventing any possible outbreak in their businesses. One of the best ways they can do this is through commercial disinfection, which involves sanitizing and disinfecting all high-touch and high-traffic areas using effective and long-lasting methods, and not just cleaning with a broom and mop, for instance

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

Sleep Tips for Healthcare Workers

Healthcare workers and personal support workers are among the most sought-after professionals today. As the Covid-19 pandemic progresses, they are becoming more and more essential in the global fight against the virus. e understand that, unfortunately, this reality results in longer shifts in hospitals and other healthcare facilities that simply cannot afford to operate with the same number of workers they used to anymore

Improving 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

Self-Care Recommendations for Nurses

If there is an aspect of their lives that nurses tend to neglect, it is self-care. However, self-care is of the utmost importance for them to be able to do their jobs in the best possible way because it allows them to be healthy and happy to be there for their patients, without compromising their own wellbeing. In this article we want to start a discussion about self-care and nurses, hoping many of them will get more acquainted with the concept and adopt some of our recommendations in their daily lives

3 Perfect Residential Foggers

Are you looking for the perfect disinfecting tool without breaking the bank? Whether it’s for around the house, for your car, or even to carry around in your pocket while running errands? Well, look no further than Disinfect & Fog’s ‘Perfect Residential Foggers’

Is the Use of Hand Sanitizer Effective in Preventing Covid-19?

Everyone stocked up on hand sanitizer until there was a shortage in the market. Little did we know that water and soap are way more effective than any hand sanitizer, but is it always the case? Do we get water and soap wherever we go? NO

The Benefits Of Electrostatic Disinfectant Sprayers In Public Transportation

If we do not focus more on disinfecting public transportation, then this means we are playing with others' lives as well as ours by behaving casually about the Coronavirus. Based on cdc.gov "People who are known or suspected to have COVID-19 may use non-emergency vehicle services, such as passenger vans, accessible vans, and cars, for transportation to receive essential medical care." We should be careful to keep safe, but how many of us actually sanitize and disinfect our surroundings when we travel

How to Kill Coronavirus and Disinfect Your Vehicles?

People are scared to use public transport, scared to go out without masks. Nowadays, many don't bother carrying phones around as much as they are focused on wearing masks and carrying sanitizers and disinfectants. The virus is hazardous, but even though people see many instances of death and hospital admission, there are still many that don't believe in the virus and therefore not taking it seriously

How to Buy an Electrostatic Disinfection Device ?

Maybe it was a tv commercial, maybe it was word of mouth (your neighbor cannot say enough good things about his new disinfecting sprayer) …or maybe you did your research and came to the decision on your own. Whatever the case, you are in the market for an electrostatic disinfection device and we are here to provide you with all the information you need to make the best possible purchase

Thermal Fogger, Everything About It

The thermal fogger is a wonderful technology that has been used for a long time. Now it is helping during this pandemic by protecting us by using heat to vaporize disinfectant, producing a dry fog to kill viruses

Disinfecting Properly at Home and Workplace

If there is one task that has been on top of everybody’s mind for the past months, more than any other, it is disinfecting. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, nothing has been more important for families and business owners than making sure the various surfaces and common areas in their homes and workplaces are disinfected properly

Vital Oxide

In theory, finding the right disinfectant solution for your home should be a simple task, but in reality, when you have kids, pets, plants, and maybe even a loved one with respiratory disease to think about; it is not a choice you can take lightly. This article is intended to help you with your quest. Here are the facts you need to know about one of the top three disinfectants for home use available in the market right now: Vital Oxide

Best Disinfectant Solutions

At Disinfect & Fog we understand that during the current pandemic nothing is more important to you than making sure the spaces where you spend most of your time are not only visibly clean, but also disinfected from bacteria, viruses, and germs. Moreover, we know that bleach and alcohol are among the most common and accessible disinfectant solutions you can get, but we are here to tell you there are better alternatives in the market, and in this article, we will talk about three of them

What is Ultra-Lyte Disinfectant

Ultra-Lyte disinfectant solution is an all-natural and environmentally safe spray-on sanitizing and disinfecting solution. Since it is manufactured from the electrochemical reaction of water, salt, and electricity, the product is organic, non-toxic, hypoallergenic, and biodegradable with a neutral PH, making it safe for humans, animals, and aquatic life

Disinfecting Medical Clinics & Equipment

These days, disinfecting medical clinics is vital, since all we hear is about coronavirus, hospitals, the number of people suffering from this virus, the number of people dying due to coronavirus, stress, and tensions. Such a lousy year for the entire world, but we can't do anything about it apart from staying home, disinfecting, and sanitizing everything. Right

Disinfecting Your Golf Club Facilities

Ensuring employee and client safety is among some of the most important aspects of any business today. Along with that, health and hygiene are taken heavily into consideration and thoroughly examined to ensure compliance with government rules and regulations. One of the places that continue to stay open regardless of lockdowns is golf courses; which means it is significant to ensure that your golf courses are well disinfected and taken care of properly to ensure client and employee safety is maintained up to health regulations

Healthcare Organizations Can Improve Hiring Process

In these times of social distancing, working from home, and being extra careful, there are additional details you should consider when writing job descriptions to appeal to the right candidates. For instance, mention your efforts to maintain a safe environment and any flexible work-from-home options (for positions that won’t have direct contact with patients, perhaps). In addition to this, there are several skills that you should be looking for that will make it easier for workers to succeed, such as communication skills, ability to work with minimal supervision, strong work ethic, trustworthiness, and time management skills, to mention a few

Become a PSW

Becoming a personal support worker (PSW) can be a life-changing decision for those who follow this path, as they are essentially choosing to make a positive impact in the lives of people who, at one time or another, need a helping hand to get by. At Caring Support, we want to help you decide if this is the career for you, whether you are looking for a new occupation or you are finishing high school this year and are currently weighing your options. Here is all the information you need about how to become a PSW, plus the advantages and challenges of becoming one

Cost of Living Before Accepting a Job

As the demand for caregivers in Canada keeps increasing, more healthcare professionals such as personal support workers (PSW) join the workforce across the country. Most of them are employed by long-term care and nursing homes, at least in Ontario; while others work for hospitals, home care agencies, or independently. And although they usually perform fairly similar tasks, they are not paid equally. PSW salary varies depending on factors like employers, experience, and the city where they live

Healthy Eating Habits for Nurses

At Caring Support we understand that nurses are always busy and have a hard time finding a healthy work-life balance, however, we are sure that by taking back control over their wellbeing by adopting healthy eating habits and other practices focused on their own benefit, they will be able to feel much better in order to keep offering the best care and attention to their patients

Help Healthcare Workers Get a Good Night's Sleep

Healthcare workers and personal support workers are among the most sought-after professionals today. As the Covid-19 pandemic progresses, they are becoming more and more essential in the global fight against the virus. At Caring Support we understand that, unfortunately, this reality results in longer shifts in hospitals and other healthcare facilities that simply cannot afford to operate with the same number of workers they used to anymore

the Effects of Prolonged PPE Use on Skin

Most people simply use a face mask when they leave their houses to run any necessary errands and take it off as soon as they return; but that is not the case for healthcare workers (HCW) who need to use more than one type of equipment, and then leave it on for the entire duration of their shifts, which by the way, are getting longer than ever

What is Sleep Deprivation Among Nurses?

Sleep deprivation is a common state in this day and age, as most adults and teens have become accustomed to reducing their hours of sleep hoping to get more done during the day. At Caring Support we know this is especially true for students and parents, but none of them lose more sleep than people in careers like caregiving and healthcare services in general

Video Resume

Video resumes are in for the long run. In this work-from-home economy, when most people barely leave their houses to get groceries, it is very unlikely that hiring managers will go back to face-to-face interviews anytime soon. In the healthcare industry, however, working from your own home is not as common, but getting hired remotely happens more often than ever, as recruiters keep relying on virtual interviews and online onboarding processes to get the workers they need

All about Personal Support Worker Job

As the world faces one of the biggest health crises in history, careers in healthcare continue to see a rise in demand, not only in hospitals but also in long-term care facilities and home care settings. While people return to work past the lockdowns, more and more families are looking for caregivers to provide their loved ones with the support they need to perform their daily activities. This is precisely the job of a Personal Support Worker (PSW) and in this article Caring Support will tell you all about PSW (personal support worker) jobs

The Early Signs of Nurse Burnout

Nurse burnout is a real dilemma that our healthcare workers are facing today and it is extremely important to recognize the signs before it’s too late

Find a PSW Job with No Experience in Canada

Like in most industries, getting the right job is a combination of factors like your qualifications as a candidate, your ability to network, the availability of positions in the labour market, to name some of the main ones. However, in the healthcare sector, there are other variables to consider, especially if you are trying to get a PSW job with no experience in this occupation

Self-Care Recommendations for Nurses

If there is an aspect of their lives that nurses tend to neglect, it is self-care. However, self-care is of the utmost importance for them to be able to do their jobs in the best possible way because it allows them to be healthy and happy to be there for their patients, without compromising their own wellbeing. In this article we want to start a discussion about self-care and nurses, hoping many of them will get more acquainted with the concept and adopt some of our recommendations in their daily lives

Remote Hiring Process

The healthcare sector has been hit by the pandemic more than any other, and as a result of the massive increase in their operations and overworking of their human resources, healthcare facilities have found themselves understaffed in the worst possible time. This poses a big challenge for hiring managers and recruiters who are used to a traditional hiring process and may feel somewhat intimidated about switching to a remote format

Part-Time PSW Jobs

Across Ontario, one of the main challenges faced by personal support workers is the fact that, even though there are numerous part-time PSW jobs available, full-time work is not as common in this field. In fact, according to the most recent long-term care staffing study done by the Ministry of Long-Term Care (July 2020), only 41% of the overall PSW population in the province works full-time, while 48% have part-time PSW jobs and the remaining 10.7% are considered casual workers

How to Improve 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 Helps Primary Student Donate Sanitizing Supplies to Front Line Healthcare Workers

What started as a school assignment, turned into an initiative that positively impacted close to 500 healthcare workers and child patients in the Chatham-Kent municipality, and Caring Support is part of it

PSW Salaries

Thinking about becoming a personal support worker (PSW)? Interested in this career path but not sure about how much a PSW salary in Canada is? Well, this is the article for you. Let’s go straight to the point

How to be Hired as a PSW in Canada

Are you looking to hire a personal support worker (PSW) 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

Disinfecting Vs Sanitizing

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the words disinfecting and sanitizing have been some of the most used words in almost everyone’s vocabulary. Despite your location, it seems that we hear the words sanitize or disinfect more often now than ever, and it’s all due to learning more about protecting yourself from getting affected by this deadly virus

How to Prevent a COVID-19 in Your Business

In these times of Covid-19, business owners around the world have the great responsibility to keep their employees, clients, suppliers, and their own families safe. By doing this, they are also preventing any possible outbreak in their businesses. One of the best ways they can do this is through commercial disinfection, which involves sanitizing and disinfecting all high-touch and high-traffic areas using effective and long-lasting methods, and not just cleaning with a broom and mop, for instance

How to Prevent a COVID-19 in Your Business?

In these times of Covid-19, business owners around the world have the great responsibility to keep their employees, clients, suppliers, and their own families safe. By doing this, they are also preventing any possible outbreak in their businesses. One of the best ways they can do this is through commercial disinfection, which involves sanitizing and disinfecting all high-touch and high-traffic areas using effective and long-lasting methods, and not just cleaning with a broom and mop, for instance

How To Stay Healthy As A Nurse?

It is common knowledge that exercise is not the only way to lead a healthy and fit lifestyle, and it relies heavily on food intake as well. However, this does not necessarily mean that exercising does not play a significant role within the process of staying fit

The Main PSW Job Requirements for Canada

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

the Best Way to Disinfect a Church

Disinfecting churches is essential as they are public places of worship where many people in the community gather, making it easy for germs to spread rapidly from person to person, which is why they were among the first places to be closed when the pandemic started. The good news is that with the help of fogging equipment such as ULV foggers (Ultra Low Volume foggers), churches and other large gathering spaces can be disinfected efficiently and effectively between services to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and other diseases caused by viruses and contaminants

How Does a Disinfectant Fogger Work?

COVID-19 has opened a lot of people’s eyes to different types of disinfectants and all the technological advancements that have happened in the disinfectant field. Fogging has been around for a long time but it was used for a different purpose. The most popular was just a cosmetic fog machine used in concerts and movies, but recently, thanks to advancements in technology, we have new forms of fog machines known as disinfectant foggers

Applications of the Heavy Duty ULV Fogger

It is important for people and businesses to keep their place of work/living clean and germ-free using a product such as a ULV Fogger. It is usually not easy to disinfect an area, and most of the time it is very tedious and time-consuming. Unfortunately, it is a requirement to keep everything sanitized, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. A product like the Heavy Duty ULV Fogger will make that whole process easier and a lot less time-consuming

The Sanitizer Wrist Band

Due to the COVID-19 spread all around the world, items such as face masks have been encouraged to be worn as a primary source in the prevention of the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization (WHO) has also emphasized strongly on hand-washing frequently and the use of hand sanitizers. Hence, most of people, nowadays, are more conscious of being clean and sanitary. That is why there has been a large increase in people using hand sanitizers and other types of sanitizers. A product like the Sanitizer Wrist Band also fits in that category. Carrying your own personal bottle of hand sanitizer is preferred but not always convenient. Often when running out of the door you will forget or feel it's a hassle to carry a bottle of hand sanitizer with you. Also, it is quite difficult to try and take out your bottle of hand sanitizer, open it, and try to use it whilst standing on a moving train or bus. Here is where the Sanitizer Wrist Band will come in handy

Disinfecting and Sanitize Gym Equipment

We know that going to the gym improves people’s health, but that will not be worth it to someone who gets infected with COVID-19, therefore keeping gyms disinfected, as well as disinfecting gym equipment, is vital for people's wellbeing

How to Disinfect Restaurants

As a result of the outbreak of a worldwide pandemic, many sectors have faced massive losses and numerous problems; the food and beverage industry being among these. Due to the virus, many restaurants and bars have had to shut down, leaving many out of work. Meanwhile, the business owners that have managed to keep their establishments open are doing their best to keep their customers and staff safe by taking extra steps to disinfect restaurants on a continuous basis

Disinfecting Hair Salons and Barbershops During

With the outbreak of COVID-19, many people have stopped going to hair salons and barbershops, and have turned to "COVID haircuts" at home which, let’s face it, don't always work out as hoped. Even though so many of them are in desperate need of their usual hairdresser, their concerns about the spread of the virus in these types of establishments keep them from going back

What Is Portable Fogger?

The Portable Fogger is a cordless fogging machine used in cleaning and disinfecting the surface areas of chairs, gym equipment, classrooms, tables, and much more. The Portable Fogger blows out 8800 cubic feet per minute of negatively charged air while spraying the disinfectant at an adjustable rate of 1.7 – 2.4 oz/min. The flow of negative-ion attracts positively charged airborne particles such as dust, pollen, and pathogens of viral, bacterial, or fungal origin, and particle matters less than 2.5 microns in the surrounding air. This neutralizes them, making them heavier to descend down on the floor, then the sprayed disinfectant over the surface kills those pathogens effectively. As a result, this technology is dual-action as not only does it disinfect the surface, but it can also purify the air

Airborne Disinfection

There have been mixed messages surround COVID-19 and whether particles can stay on surfaces and in the air. Most recently, scientists have said that pathogens can remain airborne, which is why the virus can spread so fast and easily. Even WHO (World Health Organization) has stated that airborne coronavirus transmission “cannot be ruled out”. This is the reason why masks have become mandatory in all indoor places to help prevent the spread

Disinfecting Phones and Tablets Without Destroying Them

How do you disinfect your device such as phone or tablet while not doing any damage to it? Don’t worry, follow us, and we will give you the best option on how to disinfect your portable devices