Ontario government is investing $239 million into extending the temporary wage increase for PSWs and support workers in all publicly funded care homes, long-term care, public hospitals, and social services. This temporary wage increase is set to continue until June 30th, 2021 and is set to attract and retain the workforce needed to provide the high level of care during the pandemic.
The month of March marked the grim anniversary of Canada's first lockdown. For most Canadian's we are now seasoned professionals as we persevere through the changing seasons and look for the new status colour to tell us what we can and can't do. Today's article of choice is about resilience a fitting choice after 12 months of the "new normal".
What is pandemic burnout and why is it any different from regular burnout? This week Mike Arsenault spoke to Dr. Rumeet Billan to understand the difference and to learn some tips and strategies for dealing with and managing burnout.
For Canadians, this spring seems more important than ever as we slowly emerge from a long and isolating COVID-19 winter. Today's weather in southern Ontario was seasonably warm and you could almost feel the light at the end of the tunnel. Have a read of CBC's latest article that provides positive news of the long and anticipated vaccine ramp-up!
Registration for the new accelerated and tuition-free PSW training program is available through the Ontario College Application Service for students looking to graduate by next fall, as well as in-process PSW students who started the program at one of these colleges back in January and are now eligible for a tuition grant.
For many industries, COVID-19 has changed long-standing norms that may persist even when the pandemic is over and it is no surprise to see the health care sector at the centre of it. Read more on how current PSW pay increases in long-term care are affecting other sectors served by this highly sought-after workforce.
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