When COVID hit almost two years ago, some clients opted not to receive care in their homes and many PSWs moved to higher paying long-term care jobs or took advantage of federal pandemic relief programs.
Here are some highlights & thank you messages from PSW Appreciation Week 2021. Thank you for all that you do.
The Canadian Townhall on COVID-19 on April 28, 2021 was hosted by the Canadian Support Workers Association, The Ontario Personal Support Workers Association and Unity Health Toronto! Our esteemed panelist were Dr Kevin Gough from St Mikes Hospital, Dr Vivian Ewa from Alberta Health and Chief Public Health officer of Canada Dr Theresa Tam. CEO …
On March 16th, OPSWA President, Miranda Ferrier, spoke at the UN Side Summit to discuss the Impact of Women Leaders on COVID-19. Two panels highlighted the impact of women in leadership on COVID-19 outcomes, explored the feminist economic recovery plan models, and provide diverse perspectives of missing voices and willing partners needed to design a …
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When this pandemic started in Ontario a year ago, we were all stunned by the sudden and rapid transmission of the COVID-19 virus.
Candace Rennick, secretary treasurer of CUPE Ontario and a former PSW, said the long-term care system desperately needs a real staffing plan from the province.
Candace Rennick, secretary treasurer of CUPE Ontario and a former PSW, said the long-term care system desperately needs a real staffing plan from the province.
Personal support workers are split; some are beating down the doors to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and others are afraid — and that hesitancy is just one stumbling block in the province’s effort to protect its long-term care homes, experts say.
Province to Invest up to $1.9 Billion Annually by 2024-25 to Achieve Average of Four Hours of Daily Direct Care.
