Seniors for Social Action Ontario: Health Care Worker Retention: It’s not Just About the Money

Through its workforce strategy, the Ministry of Health is attempting to lure PSW graduates with money.  The Ministry is paying up to $5,440 to PSW students during their clinical placements in long-term care institutions and/or in home and community care.  The Ministry is also providing $10,000.00 to recent PSW graduates, provided that they commit to work in a long-term care facility or for home and community care for a year.  They will also pay $10,000.00 in relocation costs for recent PSW graduates to work in rural, remote, or northern areas for 12 months (Health Force Ontario, 2024). read more