The Federal Government says it has worked tirelessly to equip front-line health care workers and Canadians with the personal protective equipment (PPE) they need in the fight against COVID-19. With this new investment, the goal is ensuring future pandemic preparedness, as well as meeting the ongoing demand for PPE.
The Ontario government says it will extend the wage increase for personal support workers (PSW) until August 23 in order to continue to “stabilize, attract and retain the workforce needed” as the province battles the pandemic. The increase has been in place since October 2020 for the over 158,000 caregivers in the province and has been extended a couple of times already.
Becoming a Personal Support Worker is often seen as the first step towards developing a career in healthcare. After a few years of practice, many PSWs decide to go back to school to pursue other roles like nursing, having the practical experience and medical knowledge to excel. So, can PSWs become nurses? Yes, they can! How? Read this article.
In the confusing early days of the pandemic, when many family doctors' offices unexpectedly closed to in-person appointments, phones started ringing off the hook at pharmacies across the country. However, the role of Canadian pharmacists was expanding even prior to the pandemic. For years, they've been a big part of flu vaccine campaigns, for instance. Pharmacists also administer harm-reduction therapies for people with substance use disorder.
Local Ontario health officials are urging caution ahead of the province’s partial economic reopening on Friday, citing risks still posed by a more infectious COVID-19 variant. Dr. Lawrence Loh, medical officer of health for Peel Region, says even though infections have dropped in the virus hot spot, the Delta variant could cause a resurgence. He added that people should continue to limit their contacts, follow public health measures, and not hold large gatherings when restrictions loosen.
Healthcare is a diverse field with multiple practices to help people treat illnesses, injuries, and physical or mental impairments. It also includes caregiving services for the elderly and disabled population. Healthcare workers are very likely to find rewarding jobs that will fulfill their goals to contribute to society by helping others live their lives as healthy as possible. If you are looking to start a career in this field or to further develop your current career, continue reading!
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