Jase

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What It is Like Being A Healthcare Worker During A Pandemic in Canada
As a healthcare worker, the COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on all of us, but apart from the families that have lost loved ones in this global health crisis, nobody has suffered more than healthcare workers around the world. Here in Canada, where the virus has infected 1.2 million people to this date, including almost half a million in Ontario; healthcare workers report being exhausted and sometimes discouraged, but they also demonstrate their strength and resilience, which is why they have earned the respect of patients and their family members more than ever before.
By Jase25 days ago in Journal
Everything You Need To Know About Healthcare Employers
Healthcare is a broad field involving any activity designed for improving or maintaining people’s health. It is an essential service that allows people to get cured of illnesses, get healed from injuries, and get treatment for physical or mental impairments. It also includes caregiving services for the elderly and disabled population. Because of this diversity, there is a wide array of healthcare employers that offer jobs to healthcare workers, depending on their education, experience, and career focus.
By Jase25 days ago in Journal
Is It Possible For A Nursing Student To Work As A PSW?
In nursing schools, many students wonder if, while they complete their academic programs, they might be able to work as a personal support worker (PSW). This question is pretty understandable considering that the work these caregivers do in the healthcare sector is somewhat similar to what nurses do, minus the medical assistance. They care for patients, providing them with assistance for their daily activities when they are not physically or mentally able to do it for themselves. So, in this article we will answer the question “can a nursing student work as PSW?”
By Jase25 days ago in Journal
Best Ways To Prevent Mask Skin Problems
In the past 13 months, we have all worn a mask longer than ever before in our lives. But wearing a mask to help protect against COVID-19 is the right thing to do, whether for yourself or others. However, wearing a mask can come to be a pain for some people – literally.
By Jase25 days ago in Blush
What are The Main PSW Job Requirements
Personal support workers (PSWs) are probably the most versatile and essential workers in the healthcare field, along with nurses, and they are currently in high demand. Their main role is providing assistance to people who cannot care for themselves, but they do so much more. If this is a career you may be interested in pursuing, keep reading, because in this article we will talk about the requirements to enroll in a PSW course, as well as the PSW job requirements you need to know before starting your job search.
By Jase3 months ago in Journal
Best Tips For A Great PSW Job Interview
Let's talk about job interviews. Nobody likes them, but you can't get hired without them. They can be nerve-wracking, yes, but they are also the best way to showcase your communication and interpersonal skills to a potential employer, proving to them that you are the best for the personal support worker job you are applying to. In this article, we will give you our best tips and recommendations to help you make your next PSW job interview a great one.
By Jase3 months ago in Journal
Local Healthcare Workers Share Their Lessons Learned During The Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has taught many lessons to all of us. It has reminded us of the value of health, family, community, and freedom. In the healthcare sector, the most affected by this crisis; lessons learned by front-line healthcare workers and caregivers will forever change the way they perform their duties, interact with patients, and take care of themselves.
By Jase3 months ago in Journal
All Types of PSW Positions And Their Job Titles
Caregiving is a wide and diverse segment of healthcare. Because of that, there are multiple PSW positions and job titles that candidates need to get acquainted with if they want to succeed in their job search. Every nursing home, long-term care facility, and home care agency has different names for their PSW positions, especially those healthcare organizations that have been around for decades before the term “personal support worker” became the official title for this career.
By Jase3 months ago in Journal
What AreThe Perks Of Working As A PSW In A Hospital
Not many personal support workers (PSW) work in hospitals, at least not in Ontario. In fact, only 7% of them do, according to some sources. However, this is changing. Due to the pandemic, the increasing elderly population in the province, and other reasons; more PSW jobs are being opened in hospitals than ever before, especially in areas like rehabilitation, critical care, and palliative care areas.
By Jase3 months ago in Longevity
What Type Of Invaluable Services Do Health Care Agencies Provide To Families And The Community
Canada's population keeps aging and while this happens, more and more families want to keep their older loved ones in the comfort of their own homes. However, due to full-time work and other responsibilities, many relatives of these seniors don’t have the time to offer them all the care they deserve, and they also don’t have the right skills for the job. This is when health care agencies or home health agencies come to the rescue.
By Jase3 months ago in Longevity
How To Transition From A PSW To Nursing
Becoming a Personal Support Worker is often seen as the first step towards developing a career in healthcare. After a few years of practice, many PSWs decide to go back to school to pursue other roles like nursing, having the practical experience and medical knowledge to excel. So, can a PSW become an RN (registered nurse)? Yes, they can. How? Keep reading.
By Jase3 months ago in Journal
Is Working As A Private PSW Right For You?
In Ontario, personal support workers (PSWs) can either work for publicly funded healthcare facilities or for private companies that offer similar services. In this article we will focus on private PSWs, discussing the advantages and disadvantages of going the private way in this career, and ultimately helping you decide if working as a private PSW is right for you.
By Jase4 months ago in Journal