February 2021
Long-term care homes overflow, and community services struggle. There aren’t enough workers to provide care to Ontario’s seniors. It’s tempting to blame COVID-19, but the gap has been growing for a long time. COVID-19 simply made us pay attention. Nearly 60% of the people who care for the elderly are personal support workers … Continue reading We Need More Personal Support Workers
Nearly 60% of the people who care for the elderly are personal support workers (or PSWs). They are the largest workforce in Canada, and there aren’t enough of them. Some work in hospitals, some in long-term care homes, and some in the community.
We Need More Personal Support Workers
Making Home Home 