More than 100 additional continuing care assistants now working in Saskatchewan
As part of the 2021-22 provincial budget, the government has provided $6 million in funding to hire an additional 108 full-time equivalent continuing care assistant positions.Read more:
About 94 per cent, or 101 of the 108, of the budgeted CCA positions have been filled, the government shared in a release on Monday.“Continuing care assistants play a crucial role in our health care system,” stated Mental Health and Addictions, Seniors and Rural and Remote Health Minister Everett Hindley. “By following through on our promise to hire more CCAs, our government is strengthening long-term care and home care services for Saskatchewan people in communities across the province.
The initial $6-million investment will create additional direct care support in 43 long-term care homes. These new positions will staff 22 smaller cities, towns, northern communities and their surrounding rural areas.
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