Ford Govt Envisions New Schemes To Attract Personal Support Workers

 

 

Ford Govt Envisions New Schemes To Attract Personal Support Workers The Ford government is currently considering new incentive programs to encourage people to choose a career in this field, the minister said.

Minister Natalia Ku Sendova, who worked as a nurse before entering politics, said the ministry is taking steps to meet proper care standards, fill vacancies in new care homes and hire more long-term care workers. The minister was speaking after announcing new colleges for nurses. The minister said the ministry is considering what it can offer to encourage more people to join and work in the long-term care sector. The provincial government's goal is to add 30,000 new long-term care beds by 2028. Ontario already has several incentive programs in place to attract new employees to work in the long-term care sector.