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Preparing and Handling Your PSW Job Interview with Success

By Avlin on June 27, 2014 0

For many people, a job interview can make them feel nervous. However, preparing ahead of time for the big day can make you feel at ease.

These days, interviews can be conducted in different ways.

In fact, some employers may schedule a pre-interview through a phone call. Some employers may want you to come and meet with staff —requiring two or three interviews.

Having said that, Personal Support Workers are interviewed only once and rarely twice.

Before you begin preparing for your PSW interview, find out all of the details ahead of time. [Read more…] about Preparing and Handling Your PSW Job Interview with Success

The Importance of Background Check In Your PSW Job Hunt

By Avlin on June 20, 2014 0

In today’s world, safety and security are hot topics. The daily aspects of life often require us to allow people into our homes, into our most personal spaces for a wide variety of reasons and the question arises:

Is it safe?

Are they safe?

It is an important question, since, according to Corrections Canada, at least ten percent of Canadians have a criminal record.

A recent survey done by Angus Reid and BackCheck showed that nearly three-quarters of Canadians say they would be influenced by a criminal records check when looking for home service providers.

This influence is especially true when looking at providers of services such as home health care and child care.

A background check functions as one more reassurance of the professionalism and integrity customers look for from Personal Support Workers (PSWs). [Read more…] about The Importance of Background Check In Your PSW Job Hunt

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