The Higgs government is handing out a wage increase as of April 01st for its human service group. That group includes home support workers – community residence workers – special care home workers – and family support workers.
Social Development Minister Bruce Fitch says “we believe this investment will help address the significant challenges in the human services sector with respect to the recruitment and retention of workers.”
The wage increase breaks down by group as follows:
Home Support – an increase of 20 cents per hour, for an average wage of $15.50 per hour ($2.5 million investment).
Special Care Homes – an increase of 50 cents per hour, for an average wage of $15.50 per hour ($4.9 million investment).
Community Residences – an increase of 75 cents per hour, for an average wage of $16.80 per hour ($2.7 million investment).
Family Support – an increase of $1.30 per hour, for an average wage of $ 16.80 per hour ($1.2 million investment).
Attendant Care – an increase of $1.30 per hour, for an average wage of $16.80 per hour ($1.1 million investment).
