Ontario Recruiting More PSWs into LTC and Home Care

News Release: Ontario Recruiting More PSWs into LTC and Home Care

Ontario is investing over $300 million to recruit and incentivize personal support workers (PSWs) in long-term care and home care. As part of the Your Health plan, this initiative aims to enhance care for residents and expand home care services. Incentives include up to $25,400 for PSW students and recent graduates, retroactive to April 1, 2023. The government is also investing in training programs, like the Learn and Earn Accelerated Program for PSWs in Long-Term Care. The goal is to ensure long-term care residents receive four hours of direct care daily by 2025. This aligns with the government’s broader plan to improve healthcare accessibility and workforce growth. Stakeholders, including the Ontario Personal Support Workers Association and George Brown College, commend these investments, emphasizing the positive impact on addressing staffing shortages and enhancing care for seniors. To read the full news release from the Ontario Government, click below.