Healthcare News Feed

Welcome to Caring Support's news feed. We've compiled some interesting news articles relating to healthcare and written our own abstracts for your enjoyment!

Please note: The views and opinions expressed in these article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the position of Caring Support.

Working as a Frontline PSW & HCA

Working as a Frontline PSW & HCA

This week, on the Caring Support Podcast, we got to sit down and talk with PSW (Personal Support Worker), Fola Tajudeen, and HCA (Health Care Assistant), Kayleigh Doan-Adams. While the titles to their jobs differ, they both work roles that are integral parts of the healthcare system. Come along with us to learn more about being a PSW and HCA on the healthcare frontlines.

February 15, 2023
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Social Work vs. Counselling Jobs

Social Work vs. Counselling Jobs

We all understand that helping those in need is the primary objective of both social work and counselling careers. Even if we both admire them for their work, they nonetheless have distinctions that you could find interesting.

February 14, 2023
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Volunteering as a Healthcare Worker in Canada

Volunteering as a Healthcare Worker in Canada

Volunteering is a great way to gain experience, knowledge and experience while you go to school as well as a great way to give back to your community. This experience is an impressive addition to your resume and can even help you decide what healthcare career path you would like to take. Read all about volunteering as a healthcare worker in our latest blog.

February 13, 2023
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All About Healthcare Food Service Worker Jobs

All About Healthcare Food Service Worker Jobs

Food service workers are responsible for preparing and serving food. The job is divided into two categories: manufacturing and retail. Food service worker jobs are generally classified as either front-of-house positions or back-of-house positions. Front-of-house employees interact directly with customers while back-of-house employees work behind the scenes to ensure that everything runs smoothly once orders are placed by customers.

February 10, 2023
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Ontario, Nunavut, Alberta, and Manitoba Launch Four New Health Pilot Projects Focused on Indigenous People Living with Diabetes

Four new health pilot projects are focusing on indigenous peoples with diabetes. The focuses of these projects will vary from the impact of food and water security to education and awareness about type two diabetes and more.

February 9, 2023
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Living Life as a PSW In Today's World - A Conversation with Taylor Booroff

We were honoured to have Taylor Booroff as this week's special guest on the Caring Support podcast. Taylor is a personal support worker that began her career as a PSW at the young age of 19. She fought hard through COVID and is now using her voice to stand up and fight for changes that are so desperately needed not only in the PSW profession but in healthcare in general. Come along with us as we listen to Taylor's story.

February 8, 2023
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