Since 2010, Ontario has celebrated Personal Support Worker (PSW) Day on May 19. It is a time to recognize and honour the essential care, support and empathy these dedicated workers give to some of the most vulnerable Ontarians.
PSWs play a vital role for patients, residents and clients across the health-care system, including at the Timmins and District Hospital as well as with our health care partners working within home and community care organizations and long-term care homes.
Personal Support Workers provide care to any person who requires personal assistance with activities of daily living (ADL). They may also provide additional care as delegated by an registered health profession as needed and when it can be performed safely and within Provincial legislation.
To learn more about PSWs and the certification process to become one, visit the Ontario PSW Association website.
