OPSWA in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Long Term Care

In partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care, OPSWA is promoting joining Ontario’s PSW workforce.

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2024 OPSWA GALA

May 18th, 2024 • 4pm – 11pm • London, ON

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Our Memberships

Our memberships feature a minimum $2 million liability coverage.

PSW Membership

PSW Membership

Our goal is to make the PSW a profession of choice in the Health Care field and not just as a stepping stone.

PSW Student Membership

Student Membership

OPSWA is proud to offer all PSW Students in the Province of Ontario a FREE Membership to the association for their time in school.

PSW Entrepreneurial Membership

Pathway Program Membership

This membership is NOT for PSWs, but for individuals from other front-line health care professions, or any person without formal PSW training that provides care.

OPSWA Insurance and Benefits

Provincial Accredited Membership

This membership class is open to any Agency that operates in more than one region in Ontario (i.e. Toronto and Durham Region).

PSW Entrepreneurial Membership

Entrepreneurial Membership

The OPSWA Entrepreneurial Membership is a great new way to offer security and peace of mind to you and your clients.

PSW Grandfathering Membership

International PSW Membership

Due to the mass shortage of Personal Support Workers in the Province of Ontario, the Ontario PSW Association is answering the call for help.

Prenatal Support Worker

Perinatal Support Worker

The Perinatal Support Worker (PNSW) is a professional caregiver for new and expecting parents during the period from conception through the first year of a newborn’s life.

Each membership provides exclusive access to:

Jobs & Interview Endorsements

FREE Specialized Education

Corporate Sponsorship & Networking

Regulation Updates

24/7 Support

Whistleblower Protection

Join us for a Online PSW Refresher Course

Freshen your PSW skills for only $150!

Check for the OPSWA Verification Badge

All OPSWA members have liability insurance, verified background checks, and credentials.

Our Goal

OPSWA’s aim is to make PSWs the profession of choice in the Health Care field.

We Care

We 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.

Standardization of Care

Our vision is to provide Ontarians the quality of care that they are entitled to through PSWs.

Trusted by over 50,000 PSWs

The Ontario Personal Support Worker Association is the Professional Association for PSWs across Ontario.
Since 2010, OPSWA has grown substantially. We have become the official voice for PSWs with Media across our nation and Federal & Provincial Governments. OPSWA is currently advocating the Ontario Government for Recognition and Respect for the PSWs and have been successful in helping create and pass Bill 283 for Regulation of Personal Support Workers. 
 
We 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.
Who are we?

Meet Our Team

Miranda Ferrier CEO

Miranda Ferrier

CEO and Provincial President
Ian Dasilva - Director of Operations

Ian DaSilva

Director of Operations

Debbie Jensen

Manager of Human Resources & Membership Services
Monique Langlois

Monique Langlois

OPSWA Spokesperson - French
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