Out of the total 90,000 current Personal support workers in Ontario, only 7% work in Hospitals. Not all Ontario Hospitals employ Personal Support Workers however, it is starting to change. Due to economic constraints and many other reasons, more and…

There are more than thirty hospitals in Toronto that include acute care settings, rehab facilities, and medical research and teaching facilities. Some of them hire Personal Support Workers but some don’t. PSW jobs in Toronto hospitals is considered relatively challenging…

As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, the Canadian healthcare system continues to scramble to provide optimal medical care across all settings. One of the many challenges that are foreseeably weakening the system is maintaining an ever-decreasing healthcare workforce.  Healthcare workers are…

The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care announced back in November of 2020, the plans to increase support for the long-term care sector. Long-term care homes across Canada are experiencing an ever-persistent shortage of care support for their elderly…

Last year, the Government of Ontario made a promise to strengthen healthcare delivery, especially in long-term care homes. In addition, the Government announced plans for education, training, and to provide full-time employment to 27,000 Registered Nurses (RNs), Registered Practical Nurses…

Personal Support Workers in Ontario is the primary job title for individuals providing personal support services. However, there is a myriad of other job titles used instead of Personal Support Worker or PSW. One such title is Attendant Care. Personal…