A new labour market report focusing on British Columbia's home support sector providers highlights the need for more innovative funding models and enhanced scheduler training to address retention challenges facing contracted non-profit and private seniors care providers, according to the BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA).
The report was completed by Howe Group Public Sector Consultants and supported with funding from the Canada/BC labour market partnership. It reflects feedback from contracted care providers, employee representatives, health authorities and BCCPA.
BCCPA CEO Ed Helfrich said, "In addition to helping address labour challenges associated with our aging population, this report supports recommendations of the BC Ombudsperson and elements of the Ministry's response which call for innovative approaches to the delivery of home support services."
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