Resources
Professional Guidance & Development
At OPSWA, we continuously strive to provide resources to aid the professional development of Personal Support Workers throughout Ontario. Our goal is to standardize knowledge in PSW policies & responsibilities and provide career & PSW training opportunities for all PSWs.
Mental Health Support
Empower workplace self-care. Cultivate your professional and personal mental health vision to nurture a healthy workplace.
Free Education Resources
Are you looking to build or expand your knowledge and skills?
Code Of Conduct
The Canadian Support Workers Association has adopted and modified the Code of Conduct from the College of Support Workers Ontario to reflect our shared ethical foundations.
Covid-19 Resources
OPSWA has various resources for Covid-19, including COVIDdetect Rapid Testing kits, PSW Emergency Homecare info, and travel & awareness resources.
Policies & Papers
Our policies and papers cover various topics, including social media, code of ethics, media relations, self-regulation, and issues impacting PSWs.
PSW Roles & Responsibilities
The PSW’s Role and Responsibilities have increased slightly, with growth occurring yearly to meet our vulnerable sector’s demands.
Why we no longer use VSS
A Vulnerable Sector Check was the term traditionally used. The Enhanced Check used by OPSWA includes the Standard Criminal Record Check and local police information.
Abuse Reporting
The Ontario Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007, and the Retirement Homes Act, 2010, mandates that anyone in a facility governed under this legislation MUST report incidents of abuse to the Ministry of Long Term Care.
Reports made to the OPSWA using this form will be communicated directly with the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, the facility in question and any related parties as required under the Ontario Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 and the Retirement Homes Act, 2010.
Events
Due to complications from the recent pandemic we regret our annual conference is sadly postponed until Spring of 2021.
