Meaford, Ontario

TriOs college to support a cohort of PSWs through a fast-tracked training program, offering hands-on work placements through their study period, and full time employment at the end of the program. Sheena Campbell, VP of Communications & Engagement for peopleCare Communities explains, “We are thrilled with that partnership, which dovetails into some of the work the government has done to fund tuition for personal support workers. It’s been a fabulous program; it actually reflects our commitment to creating clinical placements throughout our homes.” As Meaford grows, infrastructure upgrades are necessary. With the water plant currently operating at 15 percent, Armstrong reports, “We can service Meaford many times over from a drinking water point. On the sewage side, we have significant constraints with our sewage capacity. We did an environmental assessment in 2007 to expand the plant, but with the Meaford SENIORS COMMUNITY • Long-TermCare (OpeningFall 2022) • Independent Living • Townhomes CHANGING the WORLD of SENIOR LIVING