b'LTC WORKFORCEmodel include improved personalthe RIA and Schlegel Villages in 2009.The recent Living Classroom funding, support worker (PSW) recruitment andSince then, 20 new Living Classroomsled by the RIA through the Ontario retention rates, a strengthened seniorhave opened in long-term care homesCLRI, and in partnership with the care workforce with both academicin collaboration with public collegesOntario Association of Adult and knowledge and practical expertise, andand adult and continuing educationContinuing Education School Board improved quality of care for older adults. school boards that offer PSWAdministrators (CESBA), will double certificate programs.the number of Living Classrooms to Students alternate between in-class learningdelivered in the home orMany of these long-term care homes40 and train up to 1,300 new personal nearbyand applying what they learnreport a positive impact on their abilitysupport workers by 2026. LTCTas they work with residents withinto hire new team members as PSW the home. The program is especiallystudents can see firsthand what theFor more information about PREP beneficial to rural, remote and northernrole involves, and the difference theirLTC, visit clri-prepltc.ca. For Living regions, as homes can grow their ownwork can make to peoples lives. Classrooms, visit livingclassroom.ca.staff, and students can train without having to leave their communities.The Living Classroom model was firstCANADAS LARGEST PROVIDERimplemented in Ontario through a partnership with Conestoga College,ON DEMAND WORKFORCE & HUMAN CAPITAL CANADAS LARGEST PROVIDERCANADAS LARGEST PROVIDERMANAGEMENT SOLUTIONSON DEMAND WORKFORCE & HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONSON DEMAND WORKFORCE & HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONSThe Schlegel-UW ResearchCANADAS LARGEST PROVIDERInstitute for Aging (RIA) is a charitable, non-profit organizationON DEMAND WORKFORCE & HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONSdedicated to enhancing the quality of life and care of older adults. The RIA tackles some of the biggest issues facing an aging population by driving research and innovation to improve education and practice. The RIA develops and shares solutions that make a difference to benefit older adults everywhere. Learn more at www.the-ria.ca.The Ontario CLRI is hosted at Baycrest Academy for Research and Education, Bruyre Research Institute, and the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging, andFor more informaon contact us atis funded by the Ministry of Long-Term Care with a mandate toinfo@staschedulecare.com | 888-758-5810 be a resource for the sector by providing education and sharingWe Serve Only the Skilled Care, Senior Living and CCRC Communities research and innovations toSENIOR LIVING ASSISTED LIVING SKILLED NURSING INDEPENDANT LIVINGenhance the health and well-beingdesigned specifically forSenior Care & Senior Livingof people who live and work inFor more informaon contact us atPOST ACCUTE CARE SINGLE PROVIDERS HOSPICElong-term care. For more information contact us atLONG TERM CARE MULTI-FACILITY PROVIDERSCCRCCESBA is a provincial, non-profitinfo@staschedulecare.com | 888-758-5810 info@staffschedulecare.comwww.staffschedulecare.comprofessional association thatFor more informaon contact us atrepresents, advocates for and888-758-5810supports adult and continuinginfo@staschedulecare.com | 888-758-5810 We Serve Only the Skilled Care, Senior Living and CCRC Communities education program staff workingSENIOR LIVING ASSISTED LIVING SKILLED NURSING INDEPENDANT LIVINGWe Serve Only the Skilled Care, Senior Living and CCRC Communities in more than 60 school boardsdesigned specifically forSenior Care & Senior Livingacross Ontario. CESBAs missionPOST ACCUTE CARE SKILLED NUR HOSPICESENIOR LIVING SINGLE PRSINGOVIDERSis to provide adult, alternative andASSISLONG TERM CARE INDEPENDANT LIVINGTED LIVING MULTI-FACILITY PROVIDERScontinuing education programdesigned specifically forSenior Care & Senior Living CCRCstaff working in Ontarios schoolPOST ACCUTE CARE SINGLE PROVIDERS HOSPICEwww.staffschedulecare.comboards with the knowledge, skillsLONG TERM CAREMULTI-FACILITY PROVIDERSand abilities to assist learners inCCRCachieving their education and employment goals. www.staffschedulecare.comwww.oltca.com LONG TERM CARE TODAY 35'