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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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Today we welcome Chris! Chris is known for his uplifting Tik Toks and positive attitude surrounding the profession. His passion is hard to miss when listening to him and it was so easy to talk everything PSW with him.

Enjoy for Day 2 of The PSW Week PSW Podcast drop!!! ☺️

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Enjoy for Day 2 of The PSW Week PSW Podcast drop!!! ☺️