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I’m not really good at describing myself or putting myself out there but I’ll give this a shot
I think “A” means looking for anyone so if that’s not what that means I’m sorry.

24F, First Nations (but I look Caucasian) and bisexual. Im autistic and have a few other conditions that I’m currently working on getting better from but you’d have to be okay with the process. I also live in Nepean.

I’m looking for genuine connections with people and looking for something a bit more long term if possible. I would prefer someone in my age group (20s).

I’m into fashion, Pokemon, Sonic, and some other nerdy things lol. D&D, hiking, camping, plants, music, board games. My interests span across a bunch of different cliques so I assure you that these aren’t my only interests they’re just some examples of things I like. I’m always looking for a new adventure or new experiences that I haven’t had before. I’m pretty flexible and easygoing about things. I’m always down for an urban adventure or something deep in nature.

I’m an avid listener to music! I love listening to most genres of music so if you’re a music fan please hmu. I’m not too much into knowing what genre is what genre but I’m simply a music enjoyer so don’t expect me to know a lot of trivia about it.

I’m also Christian but I can be a bit more on a progressive side. I’m not really into politics or theology as both are topics I don’t care about too much I simply enjoy connection rather than focusing too much on these things. But I mention it because I know that matters to some and I feel it’s important for people to know about me.

I do not care if you recreationally drink or smoke weed but I personally have to remain strictly sober and I will continue to remain sober.

I know this is a long shot but let’s see who’s out there! If you’re interested then send me a message.

Hi! I’m a graduate of a PSW program here in Ottawa and I need some advice on some ideas of where else I can apply to.

I’ve already applied for 3 long term care homes and one retirement home. Where else should I be looking?

Thanks

Just finished my first week of my PSW clinical, all was pretty good up until the last two days of the week (Thursday and Friday)

I’ve been wearing medical masks all week because I am autistic (I have 4 other conditions but I think they’re irrelevant to this post so I’ll leave them out) and I’m not entirely sure how I’m going to react when I smell, yknow what. Like, bodily fluids and so on. And I don’t want to make a disgusted face to any of my residents because I don’t want to embarrass them for something that is out of their control, idk I just really don’t want my residents to feel bad if I make some sort of inappropriate facial expression because I don’t really have a poker face. With that context in mind, my clinical instructor walks up to me and asks me why I’m wearing the masks, asking me if I’m sick. I replied that I wasn’t sick, then she asks if it’s about the smells. I said yes to keep it simple as I’m unsure if I should disclose the autism part (when I do, I’ve usually been rejected from jobs except for my old job that did, in fact accommodate me.. extremely rare thing to happen though despite laws about disability and employment existing here)
I didn’t think much of it until Friday (yesterday) when at the end of my clinical when I got off of the floor, my clinical instructor singles me out in front of the entire class and tells me that I’m wearing my mask wrong and explains how to wear it. The entire class just laughs at me because of it. I mean I was only wearing it that way because the mask is too big for me, I say that the mask is too big for me and that a children’s size would be better for me. She replied saying no, that the regular size should fit everyone and that I can simply twist the ear loop to make it fit better if I need to. My classmates agreed and told me to stop trying to justify myself.

I have someone else I know that works as a PSW (I’m in Canada) and I explained the situation to her and she said that twisting the ear loops is actually against ministry and infection control practices and that my clinical instructor was unprofessional towards me. Explaining that my clinical instructor should have pulled me aside and explained that to me privately instead of in front of everyone. I’m
Unsure of if this is true because I’ve tried finding it in the document and I can’t find it saying that anywheres.

I ended up crying in front of everyone and leaving the meeting early.

I know I was wearing the mask wrong because they are too big for my face and do not fit me properly and it just slides down my face and I was only pinching the nose of the mask in attempt to make it fit better. And I just wanted to
help resolve the problem but they all thought I was arguing with them for some reason. I ended up buying mask adjusters today and they will arrive on Monday. Not perfect but a better option than what my instructor suggested.

I don’t really know what I should do from here or who is right in this situation. I’m new to the whole thing and it isn’t really clear to me.

if you read this and reply, thank you.

Hi! 24F here. I live in Ontario and honestly, I don’t really like it here and I’m wondering if relocating would be something feasible for me later on?

I’m on my way to be a certified PSW (I graduate at the end of August) and I’m currently a horticulturalist with 4 years experience.

My family has moved out to Alberta and they will eventually have room for me to move in with them in upcoming years, but honestly I’m looking for other options as to where I could relocate as well, I’m open to relocating to areas where my family isn’t currently at

I have no idea where in Canada would be good for me to live in considering jobs and I genuinely wonder if there is somewhere better than Ontario

Thanks in advance!

Hello! I’m a PSW student heading into practicum next month.

I’ve read some of the threads here giving advice but
I’m wondering if you have any additional tips for me regarding my practicum, or any items that are essential/would be helpful for me to have.
I want to give the best care to my residents/clients/patients so I want to be prepared for what is going to happen

Also additional note: I am autistic so any tips on how to address sensory overload/barriers at the beginning of my practicum would probably be helpful as well :)

Anything is welcome! Thank you so much

Hello! (24F) So for context I was diagnosed with autism back in 2006, I was only 4 at the time and it was way before the level system existed for autism. What do I do when people ask me which level of autism I am? I have absolutely no idea what to say to people who ask that question and I don’t want anyone to think I’m faking because I don’t know which “level” I am. Any advice is welcome.