I realized today that it has been a while since our last blog – to our loyal followers I am sorry.
I received an email today – asking me why OPSWA is not around the table for discussion on the new and upcoming registry….this shocked us as we were a vital part of the Ministry deciding to launch a registry…This makes me and everyone else at OPSWA mad! And rightfully so!!
Just because we are not controlled by a Union, Organization or government, Just because we are PSWs with our own MINDs, we cannot speak on behalf of PSWs in Ontario around the table? Why? What are they afraid of ? That we speak the TRUTH – that the system is in need of HELP NOW? That certain “people” have IGNORED the proof we have laid before them – PROOF of PSWs being taken advantage of! PROOF that people are graduating from the private sector with criminal records! PROOF that our PSW Schooling and training need to be upgraded! PROOF that other so called “Networks” for PSWs allow ANYONE to join even a DOG! PROOF that we are the ONLY association/Organization/Network whatever the heck you want to call us that is RUN BY PSWs FOR PSWs!! We have our own minds – we have been there – done it! We want change!
I make a promise to our PSWs in Ontario – OPSWA will not stop, we will not be silenced – if this has done anything it has strengthened our spirits for the next battle! Who’s with us?
Miranda Ferrier
President
Ontario Personal Support Worker Association
http://www.opswa.com
MFerrier@opswa.com
About Ontario Personal Support Worker Association (OPSWA)
The Ontario Personal Support Worker Association is the first ever Professional Association for PSWs across our Nation. OPSWA is run by PSWs FOR PSWs and public safety. We understand the difficulties PSWs deal with everyday OPSWA represents thousands of Personal Support Workers across Ontario. Our goal is to make the PSW a profession of choice, not just a stepping stone. As PSWs work with societies must vulnerable, we believe in due diligence where our membership is concerned, our PSWs must meet certain criteria in order to be an OPSWA Registered PSW. All of our PSWs have an annual National Police Check done at NO extra cost to them, plus so much more! Because OPSWA is run by your Peers, OPSWA PSWs have opportunities to obtain extra training at a discount price, Liability Insurance, discounts at major stores and so much more! For more information on what OPSWA's criteria is please go to membership.
OPSWA was developed out of our mother organization PSW Canada(2007), which was created by PSWs as an information station for PSWs and those alike cross our nation.
For more information on PSW Canada, please contact info@pswcanada.ca.
OPSWA's Mission Statement
To continuously strive to improve the professional status of the Personal Support Workers of Ontario through advocacy for excellence and consistency in training, services, working conditions, and value to those we serve.
Vision: Standardization of the Personal Support Worker will afford all Ontarians the quality of care which they are entitled too.
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