Author of the article: Hannah MacLeod
Publishing date: May 06, 2021 • 2 days ago • 2 minute read •
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Trained Personal Support Workers who have full time jobs with benefits including sick days are key to the improvement and recovery of the Long-Term Care sector, staffing levels adequate to provide a minimum of 4 hours of care per resident by December 2022, on-site unannounced inspections are recommendations from a Spring 2021 survey, Long Term Care in Ontario, of 1272 respondents covering 195 towns and cities in Ontario.
The survey was done by CFUW Stratford in cooperation with CFUW chapters of Windsor, Oakville and Kitchener-Waterloo. These are members of the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Ontario Council, a voluntary, self-funded, non-profit organization with 49 chapters across the province, which is affiliated with the national CFUW which has NGO consultative status with the United Nations.
KITCHENER A nearly $5 million influx of funding to Conestoga College is meant to help graduate up to 500 long-term care support staff. On Monday, the Minister of Long-Term Care, Dr. Merrilee Fullerton, announced the funding for the college to support a seven-week program which will begin next month. “Our government is committed to modernizing long-term care and this includes having the well-trained staff that we need to support our most vulnerable,” said Fullerton. The minister describes the program as a “micro-credential” course which includes five weeks of technical training and two weeks of on-the-job experience. Those people completing the course will be able to assist with infection prevention and control, health and safety and housekeeping.
TORONTO Whether they’re dressed up as Winnie the Pooh characters, long-haired yaks, or simply wearing tutus, Reta Byvelds three dogs are bringing smiles to the faces of residents waiting out the pandemic in a southwest Ontario long-term care home. The two older dogs – nine-year-old Devo and eight-year-old Seamus – are trained therapy dogs with the St. John Ambulance branch in Stratford, Ont. For the past few years, Byvelds has brought the dogs to the Spruce Lodge long-term care facility and Cedarcroft Place retirement home for regular visits with the residents and staff. Because they’re certified to work with children, the dogs have made occasional visits to the local library as well.
Sudbury s 2021 municipal budget approved with 4% hike for taxpayers
Taxes are going up in Greater Sudbury by four per cent. The city approved its 2021 budget after nine meetings, including a five-hour session Tuesday night. The tax increase adds up to $10 extra on this year s tax bill compared to last year, for a typical home assessed around $230,000.
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The City of Greater Sudbury approved its 2021 municipal budget Tuesday night. It includes a four per cent tax increase for ratepayers.(Kari Vierimaa/CBC)
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Our eighth annual ‘Immigrant Women of Inspiration’ special shines a spotlight on heroes who have continued to work with courage, confidence and dedication every day of this pandemic, making vital contributions to improving the lives of people in Canada in their own unique ways.
We bring to you four inspiring women from across Canada who have been on the frontlines of fighting COVID-19 and supporting their communities. Here are the inspiring and motivational stories of
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