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Ontario Extending Temporary Wage Increase For Personal Support Workers | Kawartha 411 government is protecting our progress by ensuring we attract and retain these essential healthcare workers so that our province's most vulnerable patients continue to have access to the high-quality care they need." The government says it is extending the wage enhancement for over 158,000 personal support workers and direct support workers who deliver publicly funded personal support services or direct support services in-home and community care, long-term care, public hospitals, and social services. This temporary wage enhancement includes: $3 per hour for approximately 38,000 eligible workers in-home and community care; $3 per hour for approximately 50,000 eligible workers in long-term care; $2 per hour for approximately 10,000 eligible workers in public hospitals; and $3 per hour for approximately 60,000 eligible workers in children, community and social services providing personal direct support services to those who need assistance with the activities of daily living. In October 2020, Ontario announced it would temporarily enhance wages for personal support workers and direct support workers to help stabilize, attract and retain the workforce needed to provide a high level of care during the COVID-19 pandemic. This latest temporary wage increase builds on the government's previous wage enhancement extension on August 23, 2021, which was set to expire on October 31, 2021. "Throughout the pandemic, personal support workers have provided quality care to our residents," said Rod Phillips, Minister of Long-Term Care. "They are the backbone of long-term care, and by improving their work experience in the sector, we will meet our commitment to Ontario Extending Temporary Wage Increase For Personal Support Work... https://www.kawartha411.ca/2021/10/28/ontario-extending-temporary-w... 2 of 3 1/11/2022, 6:18 PM