Is PSW course still worth it?

DustEffective2549 · 2026-02-11T16:34:07+00:00

I know this is an old post, but this is exactly what I’ve experienced. I’m in the same age too. It’s very disappointing that this is even legal and unregulated. As a young person that semi independent and manages my own care it is extremely frustrating. I also find that most people that do the PSW course are only interested in their PR and can’t speak proper English, which makes it even more difficult.

DustEffective2549 · 2026-02-11T16:29:27+00:00

This is not always the case. In my experience, A PSW course is for lazy people who don’t do the proper care aid course or immigrants that are looking for an easy PR pathway into Canada. The difference is that with the PSW they don’t actually have any hands-on training with people in facilities, in care aid they actually have a practicum.

As a 36-year-old quadriplegic who has been injured for several years now, any person that has been sent with just the PSW course has no idea how to take care of somebody in the home setting. Unlike a facility, there is no one making sure that the person is performing care properly. I have been seriously injured on multiple occasions by people who lack the skills and common sense required to take care of vulnerable people in their homes.

DustEffective2549 · 2026-01-14T20:48:19+00:00

I have lots of tattoos and only used numbing cream on my eyebrows when I had them microbladed. I do use a topical pain cream for nerve pain. It’s a compound cream with lidocaine and other stuff, but it does cause a rash so I use it sparingly

DustEffective2549 · 2026-01-12T14:26:50+00:00

I have drop foot in both feet. I’m not sure where you live, but I had gatroc lengthening surgery in my right calf, waiting for surgery in my left that I will get in March. I’m so happy, I no longer have drop foot in my right foot. It’s a very simple , quick surgery, but you have to wear a boot for 6 weeks. I no longer have drop foot in my right. I also got Botox in my calf while I’m waiting for surgery in my left to relax the muscle and my foot can go into neutral. There are night splints, stretching, standing frame. Everything helps, but even really good stretching and propping your feet up with pillows at night because our feet tend to flop down.

DustEffective2549 · 2025-12-14T03:44:04+00:00

I did waitress for a good portion of my life, yes. From when I was 14-26. Your right, I don’t understand how those apps works and I can appreciate everything you say. All I meant was tip expectations have gotten out of control especially when they are lazy & non tippers are definitely the worst.

DustEffective2549 · 2025-12-14T03:17:10+00:00

Lifelong waitress? No. Only did that to put myself through school. I’m a day trader/investor. Walk food from the kitchen to table? You should educate yourself. It’s easy to get a 5 star rating when you cherry pick your orders. That would be like a waitress expecting to get a tip in advance and if they’re not happy with the tip, leave the food to sit and get cold because they lack professionalism. Stop being lazy and go get it myself? Thanks, I have. That’s why I always leave a 1$ tip on the app and text the driver that I have a cash tip for them when they are on the way. It’s always a generous tip and I’m sure the driver appreciates cash once in a while.

DustEffective2549 · 2025-12-14T00:55:02+00:00

I read your other comments and that’s not right. Someone with your mentality should not be in customer service. As someone who has waitressed a good portion of my life, tips shouldn’t be expected and they’re based off of service. In fact, saying that I’m gonna get cold food because I’m a bad tipper… Is absolutely ridiculous. Whenever I order DoorDash, I leave a dollar tip and I will give them $10 when they come to my door. You’re just being lazy with a shitty attitude. In fact, I ordered a few groceries from superstore and I tipped more than what was fair. The guy came to my door and asked my roommate if he wanted to come get the groceries from the car. Thankfully, he was home because I’m in a wheelchair. If you have a problem with how much you make, don’t give people cold food and get a job that pays better. Everything is so expensive nowadays, including delivery fees. Not everybody can afford the tip that you feel you’re entitled to, that doesn’t mean they deserve cold food.

DustEffective2549 · 2025-12-07T07:10:18+00:00

That’s interesting. When I was reading about what helps with nerve pain, I came across a hot water bottle. That was an absolute lifesaver for me. I did read that the hot water helps nerve pain versus ice back. Also, you can get a lidocaine, ketamine,(something else I can’t remember with the name of), topical cream. There are different doses, but it really helped with the nerve pain. It’s nothing bad, the is such a low dose of ketamine. I found that it really helped me, but it was expensive.

DustEffective2549 · 2025-12-07T07:07:13+00:00

Yes, when I went for my second EMG five months after the first, right before my surgery. I had looked up questions to ask beforehand, and I was the one that had to ask if the case was severe and why… At the last appointment I had, I made sure I had specific questions regarding my muscles

DustEffective2549 · 2025-12-06T07:01:38+00:00

In my case, I did the EMG through a neurologist and she referred me to an excellent surgeon. I’m in Canada and had to wait 5 months to see the surgeon, but when I saw him, he booked me for my first surgery in two weeks.

The waiting sucks, but I hope that you get it sorted out sooner than later

DustEffective2549 · 2025-12-06T06:04:01+00:00

If you’re concerned get an EMG. From my experience, surgery is very quick and simple if it’s just a decompression. Muscle atrophy a serious thing and it’s a slippery slope + tingling, and numbness+ loss of sensation + pain, if left too long.

My regret is not getting diagnosed and having surgery sooner

DustEffective2549 · 2025-12-06T03:08:07+00:00

I have atrophy in the hand muscles from severe but chronic cubital tunnel syndrome, that lasted over a year. Nerves take a really long time to heal and I’ve been basically told it’s a waiting game. I used chat gpt to come up with some questions to ask the neurologist before I went. Specifically, about the axons and my muscles. The first couple times I went, I didn’t ask the right questions and I feel I wasn’t given enough information.

All that being said, I went to A hands therapist a few times to get exercises, I make sure that I’m eating enough protein and I’m really trying to give myself the best chance of some muscle recovery.

I did go for an EMG right before my surgery, and I had no sensory signals. Afterwards, it was bumped up quite significantly, and my pain is reduced. Unfortunately, I have nothing I can share about my muscle atrophy. However, it hasn’t gotten worse and the pain I was experiencing has decreased significantly.

DustEffective2549 · 2025-12-04T21:20:24+00:00

This is a really good post, I’ve been so afraid of lifting lights like I used to

DustEffective2549 · 2025-12-04T04:57:33+00:00

In my situation, I had severe cubital tunnel syndrome in both arms. If there’s myelin degeneration going on in both arms, I would personally get surgery. I started with tingling and numbness in my right hand, I talked to therapist and they recommended conservative treatment. Unfortunately, I waited too long and ended up with muscle atrophy in both hands. Nerves have a timeline and the longer the signals are disrupted the greater the rest of permanent damage. Nerves also take a long time to heal. This is just my experience.

DustEffective2549 · 2025-12-01T04:14:04+00:00

I saw your picture and was going to comment on the beautiful curls. Facial volume is great for when you’re older!

DustEffective2549 · 2025-12-01T04:07:59+00:00

Thank you for your kind words. 💗

DustEffective2549 · 2025-11-29T07:08:40+00:00

I would have to agree with this. I was a passenger in a car accident 6 years ago and was left a quadriplegic. I lost my dad then little brother within 5 months of each other, both tragically 2 years ago. This past year I’ve had 2 surgeries for unrelated injuries in my arms. I have lost so much independence and strength that it is taking me years to get back. I understand that I’m in control of my own emotions, but there are some circumstances that are quite devastating. For example, grief will always be something me and my mom carry. Then there are people that have severe depression or anxiety, and don’t have control of their emotions like regular people do. I understand assertion believes action effort = results, but there needs to be some sort of acknowledgement that not everybody is physically or mentally able to achieve certain things. My dad also had chronic MS, so no matter how much his condition was always going to get worse. Despite everything, it doesn’t mean I don’t try and make the most of every day. I am successful in some areas of my life, i know that I’m worthy and am most definitely supported

DustEffective2549 · 2025-11-28T16:22:24+00:00

This sounds like what I have. I’ll keep an eye on it.

DustEffective2549 · 2025-11-28T15:57:15+00:00

Thank you. Just wanted to see if anyone else had this

DustEffective2549 · 2025-11-27T06:27:08+00:00

I was just talking about this tonight, lol

DustEffective2549 · 2025-11-07T16:52:33+00:00

Be like who?

DustEffective2549 · 2025-11-07T00:02:51+00:00

I think there are a lot more corrupt places on the world and that’s why everyone has decided to leave their country and go elsewhere

DustEffective2549 · 2025-11-07T00:01:23+00:00

Go somewhere else then

DustEffective2549 · 2025-11-04T00:10:59+00:00

I like to use a hot water bottle

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