Personal Support Worker completing electronic client documentation during a Canadian home-care visit
Documentation

PSW Documentation Examples: A Practical Guide

Clear PSW documentation helps create an accurate record of the care, support and observations made during a client visit. It allows authorized care providers to understand what happened, identify important changes and continue providing consistent support.

Sean Sinclair·Aug 29, 2026
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Canadian Personal Support Worker reviewing client schedules using PSW software
PSW Business

Best PSW Software in Canada: 2026 Selection Guide

Personal Support Workers provide essential assistance to seniors, people with disabilities and individuals who need support with daily living. However, delivering care is only one part of operating an independent PSW practice or home-care business.

Aug 28, 2026
Canadian Personal Support Worker using PSW software to manage client schedules and care records
PSW Business

PSW Software for Canadian Care Providers | Complete Guide

Managing personal support services requires more than delivering excellent care. Personal Support Workers must also organize client information, schedules, care plans, visit notes, invoices, timesheets and expenses.

Aug 28, 2026
Personal Support Worker reviewing a client care plan and electronic care notes Image title: PSW Care Plan vs Daily Care Notes
Care Notes

Care Plan vs Care Notes: What PSWs Need to Know

A client care plan and daily care notes are both important in personal support work, but they serve different purposes. A care plan explains what support the client needs and how that support should be provided. Care notes record what actually happened during a particular visit or shift.

Aug 25, 2026
Independent Personal Support Worker managing her private PSW business from a home office in Ontario
PSW Business

How to Start a Private PSW Business in Ontario

How to Start a Private PSW Business in Ontario Starting a private PSW business can give you more control over your schedule, services and income. Instead of working only through an agency or care facility, you can provide personal support services directly to clients and families.

Aug 21, 2026
psw writing notes on a tablet
Care Notes

How to Write PSW Progress Notes: Examples and Tips

How to Write Professional PSW Progress Notes: Examples and Best Practices Accurate documentation is an important part of working as a Personal Support Worker. Whether you provide care in a private home, retirement residence, long-term-care facility or community setting, your PSW progress notes help communicate what happened during your shift.

Aug 21, 2026

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