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

Friday Feb 24, 2023

Today Tay flies on a solo rant discussing the ever-present divide that is being created in the field. Using real-life examples she articulates how easy it truly is to create and spread misinformation and how really standing together is where we hold our power. 

Friday Feb 17, 2023

Join us as we chat with HSW Sarah Hulme. 
Sarah recounts her experiences, we discuss the title itself, and how it is being utilized in the community. 

Friday Feb 03, 2023

Join Tay and DSW Britt as they discuss the hardships and realities of frontline healthcare in Ontario.

We’re Back! Happy 2023!

Wednesday Feb 01, 2023

Wednesday Feb 01, 2023

Host Taylor Booroff kicks off the PSW Podcast with the plan for 2023 shows! 

Monday Dec 19, 2022

Join Tay as she interviews OPSWA CEO Miranda Ferrier, Director of Operations Ian DaSilva and HR Manager Debbie Jensen on their end of year with OPSWA and next steps into 2023!

Monday Nov 28, 2022

PSW Podcast - Episode 10 - Tay is joined by Pandemic PSW Paige to discuss the gaps in PSW Education by creating online/hybrid programs. the pressure it places on current staff/new PSWs and the importance of systemic change for all. 

Monday Nov 21, 2022

PSW Podcast Host Taylor Booroff is joined by fellow PSW Keara Monaghan to discuss the many challenges they faced together working the frontlines in some of the hardest hit homes during the course of the pandemic. Join us for some honest conversation about the PSW Profession and unveiling the dark corners of our LTC system from the workers perspective. 

Monday Nov 14, 2022

Tay is joined by Ontario PSW Association Director of Operations Ian DaSilva to talk how OPSWA brings International Healthcare Workers into Ontario Healthcare. No extra schooling needed! Over 2000 International Healthcare Workers have been grandfathered into Ontario Healthcare through the OPSWA International Grandfathering Membership Program in partnership with Ontario Employers and the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Long-Term Care.  
For more info: www.opswa.ca 

Wednesday Nov 09, 2022

Host Taylor Booroff is joined by CEO Miranda Ferrier of the Canadian Support Workers Association and the Ontario PSW Association about their recent trip to Ottawa and Parliament hill to advocate for PSWs.

Thursday Oct 27, 2022

Join Tay on this podcast to hear her thoughts on the treatment of PSWs. Especially since and through COVID 19,

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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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