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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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