Care provider wellbeing in the workplace

Direct support professionals (DSPs) have been deeply impacted by Covid-19, facing health risks, rapidly changing work environments and staffing shortages, in addition to ongoing workplace barriers related to race, gender, sexuality, and language. Beginning in 2020, researchers from CAMH and Queen’s University have been studying the mental health of DSPs and agency leaders supporting people with developmental disabilities. Featuring members of the CCCE Direct Support Professional Fellowship Program, this session will use the last three years of research findings as a jumping off point to explore on issues and experiences relevant to workplace wellbeing.