The PSW Podcast

PSW Podcast: PSWs in Specialized Care (Autism, Mental Health, and more)

Join OPSWA CEO Miranda Romanowicz live with special guest Danielle Mann, Lead PSW at OPen Minds Cambridge, as they discuss PSWs in specialized care — including autism, mental health, and the evolving role of PSWs.
Learn more about OPen Minds Cambridge at: www.openmindscambridge.com
Learn more about OPSWA at: www.opswa.ca 

PSW Angels Song

PSW Angels – Written by William Bell
This song was written by William Bell, a resident who wanted to express his deep appreciation for the Personal Support Workers who care for him each day. OPSWA is proud to share his tribute with the PSW community.

PSW Podcast: Why PSW Wages Are Low

Listen as we break down why PSW wages are low — and what needs to change.
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PSW Podcast: Unfiltered: What PSWs Tell The Association

Join the conversation as we dive into Unfiltered: What PSWs Tell the Association — real talk, real issues, real solutions.
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PSW Podcast: Ontario PSWs Wounded In The Chaos

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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PSW PSW Podcast: When the Care Team Shifts: PSWs, Power, and Professional Boundaries

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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PSW Podcast: From Guidelines to Growth: The Future of PSW Education

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 

PSW Podcast: Real Talk: PSWs Unfiltered

Join OPSWA CEO Miranda Romanowicz and COO Ian DaSilva as they share candid, unfiltered insights on current PSW topics.
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PSW Podcast: OPSWA & HSCPOA Myth-Busting (Part 2)

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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PSW Podcast: Blamed Instead of Protected: The PSW Reality

Join us for the first PSW Podcast episode of 2026!
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