The PSW Podcast

“The Future of the PSW Profession” Hosted by OPSWA CEO Miranda Romanowicz and OPSWA DOO Nicole Crawford.

Join us LIVE on Facebook for a special PSW Week podcast: “Raw Truth & Real Talk” featuring Alicia Muller and hosted by OPSWA CEO Miranda Romanowicz.

Join us LIVE as we kick off PSW week: “Working Through & After COVID as a PSW” featuring Natasha Bell and hosted by OPSWA CEO Miranda Romanowicz.

Grab tickets to our upcoming PSW Appreciation Night at: https://ontariopswassociation.com/2025-pan-eeb-swp48971/   Become a member of OPSWA at: https://ontariopswassociation.com/memberships/

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Today we're joined by Jim Closs and Candace Chartier as they share real-world insights and powerful solutions for supporting seniors to age well, safely, and independantly at home.   Learn more at: www.carefall.ca

In this episode, we are joined by Andy Kovacs of Moments of Truth Insurance Services to discuss the importance of financial preparedness. Life is full of unexpected challenges, and having a solid safety net in place can make all the difference. Andy shares valuable insights on protecting yourself and your loved ones from unforeseen circumstances. Book a Free Discovery Call with Andy: https://actio...

Today we're joined by Ketcher Stolp, the Lead Autism Advocate of the MHCS (Mental Health Community Support)! The MHCS is a division of OPSWA offering FREE mental health resources to residents of Ontario! Explore all that MHCS has to offer at: https://linktr.ee/MHCS.OPSWA

Welcome to our first PSW Podcast episode of 2025! Join Miranda Romanowicz (CEO) and Ian DaSilva (COO) as they dive into an exciting discussion about what this year holds for PSWs.   For more details about the topics covered in this episode, visit: www.opswa.com   To discover the services and resources offered by MHCS (Mental Health Community Support), check out: linktr.ee/mhcs.opswa

Join CEO Miranda Ferrier as she interviews the Honourable George Smitherman former deputy Premier and Minister of Health in Ontario. They talk healthcare, policies, and the PSW.

Join Miranda Ferrier, CEO of the Ontario PSW Association and the I AM A PSW OPSWA Ambassadors as they discuss what has been happening at the I AM A PSW/JOIN THE PSW FORCE Campaign. Listen as they share some tips and tricks for resume building, talk about funny moments at events plus SO much more! 

End of year update from the Ontario PSW Association and the I AM A PSW Campaign!   For more info on OPSWA: www.opswa.ca 

Do you want to work with babies and pregnant mothers? Become a Specialized PSW! Come join our webinar and find out how to become a Perinatal Support Worker!

Kimberly (Kim) Love is currently the owner operator of Living Well Senior Care. Kim is a proud graduate of Fanshawe College and a proud member of OPSWA. She has been working in this field for 36 yrs. Kim was inspired to pursue a career in health care when she was 14 years old and working in the kitchen of a long - term care home. Kim knew caring for seniors was what she wanted to do and it has bec...

Join OPSWA Broker Hailey Taskey from Lloyd Sadd as she breaks down PSW Professional Liability Insurance and why it's so important to have as a PSW!

Join CEO Miranda Ferrier and Director of Operations Ian DaSilva as they talk about the OPSWA initiative I AM A PSW in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care.    For more info: www.iamapsw.ca  

Join CEO of the Ontario PSW Association Miranda Ferrier as she talks about the upcoming Ministry of Long Term Care and OPSWA initiative across Ontario to promote/education/recruitment of PSWs and introduces you all to the new OPSWA PSW Ambassadors!

CEO Miranda Ferrier and Director of Operations Ian DaSilva of the Ontario PSW Association talk about what is happening across Ontario for the PSW through summer 2023!  For more information on the association: www.opswa.ca  

Tay wraps up The PSW Podcast PSW Week series with Zakary Holdsworth. Zak is a PSW who is immensely thrilled to be a PSW. Zak optimism oozes throughout the show as he speaks on the field, how he got here, and what its been like for him! 

Tay sits down with Shanyn Rose today! Shanyn is a bright and bubbly homecare PSW who loves her field immensely. We talk homecare, schooling, and about her journey as a PSW! 

Today we speak with Eleanor Fraser. Eleanor became a PSW in the pandemic and has been working ever since! We talk about how it was coming into the field at such a troubling time, and about staying humble and being open to learning at all times in your career. 

Today we sit down with Annamaria. Annamaria is passionate about her field and about advocacy. A PSW since 2017, we talk about her journey and how she deals with stress.

Today we welcome Chris! Chris is known for his uplifting Tik Toks and positive attitude surrounding the profession. His passion is hard to miss when listening to him and it was so easy to talk everything PSW with him.   Enjoy for Day 2 of The PSW Week PSW Podcast drop!!! ☺️

Tay sits down with PSW and former medic Tara to talk the profession. Tara gives a refreshing perspective on the field, what it has to offer, and where she wants it to go.    This discussion was one that inspired me and I am so excited for you all to listen to it too! ☺️

Welcome to the kick-off of PSW Week. In respect to it being nurse's week I will not be kicking off PSW week early, but will be letting you in on whats to come for next week. Over the course of the last 2 weeks I have been interviewing PSW's on their stories and it's been a pleasure. For PSW Week we are taking these stories and putting them across our platforms.    Thank-you for your hard work, and...