Plain meaning
A worker who provides personal care and daily-living support, often in home care, long-term care, or community care settings.
Also called
Personal Support Workers
Background
The term predates current tax measures, but Budget 2025 proposed a temporary federal PSW tax credit.
Key points
- PSW duties vary by province, employer, and care setting.
- Budget 2025 proposed a temporary refundable tax credit for eligible PSWs.
- Eligibility for any tax credit depends on the enacted federal rules.
Why it comes up
PSW appears in articles about worker supports, health-care labour, and refundable tax credits.