Sean Sinclair
Instructor
Published Articles
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.