The PSW Podcast

Powered by the Ontario PSW Association- Hosted by REAL PSWs who are joined by fellow Personal Support Workers and industry experts to discuss the real truths behind the scenes of Canada’s healthcare system.

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Episodes

2 days ago

Join Miranda Romanowicz (OPSWA CEO) and Ian DaSilva (OPSWA COO) as they break down what’s really happening to PSWs in Ontario and what needs to change.
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Friday Feb 06, 2026

Join Miranda Romanowicz (CEO OPSWA) and Ian DaSilva (COO OPSWA) as they dive into an important conversation on power, professionalism, and boundaries in the PSW profession.
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Friday Jan 30, 2026

Join us for a new episode of the PSW Podcast, hosted by OPSWA COO Ian DaSilva, featuring Taryn Bolt, Executive Director of the Regional Learning Centre at Nucleus Independent Living.
Taryn is a registered Occupational Therapist with over a decade of educational and clinical experience in community healthcare. She is deeply passionate about providing evidence-informed education for staff working in the community sector and believes that workplace learning should always be relevant, practical, and engaging.Her clinical areas of expertise include pressure ulcer prevention, dementia care, and safer moving and handling practices. Taryn holds a Bachelor of English and Psychology and a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Toronto.In this live conversation, we’ll be discussing best practice guidelines, continuing education for PSWs, and more!
Learn more about Nucleus: https://www.nucleusonline.ca/
Learn more about the Regional Learning Centre: https://www.regionallearningcentre.ca/
Explore the Regional Learning Centre's Training Opportunities: https://www.eventbrite.ca/cc/opswa-education-sessions-4796213
Learn more about OPSWA: https://www.opswa.ca 

Friday Jan 23, 2026

Join OPSWA CEO Miranda Romanowicz and COO Ian DaSilva as they share candid, unfiltered insights on current PSW topics.
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Friday Jan 16, 2026

Let’s clear up the myths about OPSWA, HSCPOA, regulation, and PSW registration with HSCPOA.
Join Miranda Romanowicz (OPSWA CEO) and Trevor Lee (HSCPOA CEO) as they unpack the myths about:
• What HSCPOA is
• How both OPSWA & HSCPOA support the delivery of safe, quality, PSW care
• Why PSW registration with HSCPOA matters
• Paths 1 & 2 eligibility
• What PSWs need to know for the future
 
Learn more about HSCPOA by visiting https://hscpoa.com
 
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Friday Jan 09, 2026

Join us for the first PSW Podcast episode of 2026!
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Friday Dec 19, 2025

We’re diving into our brand new ACSP Specialization Course and reflecting on an unforgettable year in the PSW world.
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Friday Dec 12, 2025

Let’s clear up the myths about OPSWA, HSCPOA, regulation, and PSW registration with HSCPOA.
Join Miranda Romanowicz (OPSWA CEO) and Trevor Lee (HSCPOA CEO) as they unpack the myths about:
• What HSCPOA is
• How both OPSWA & HSCPOA support the delivery of safe, quality, PSW care
• Why PSW registration with HSCPOA matters
• Paths 1 & 2 eligibility
• What PSWs need to know for the future
 
Learn more about HSCPOA by visiting https://hscpoa.com
www.opswa.com

Friday Dec 05, 2025

Join us for an important conversation on the risks of fraudulent certificates in the PSW field.
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Friday Nov 28, 2025

Listen as OPSWA leadership dives into the topic of PSWs and Title Protection!
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Meet the Ontario PSW Association

 Trusted by over 50,000 PSWs

The Ontario Personal Support Worker Association is the Professional Association for PSWs across Ontario.
 
Since 2010, OPSWA has grown substantially. We have become the official voice for PSWs with Media across our nation and Federal & Provincial Governments. OPSWA is currently advocating the Ontario Government for Recognition and Respect for the PSWs and have been successful in helping create and pass Bill 283 for Regulation of Personal Support Workers. 
 
We continuously strive to improve the professional status of the Personal Support Workers of Ontario through advocacy for excellence and consistency in training, services, working conditions, and value to those we serve.

 

For more information on the Association

www.opswa.ca 

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