City/County Councillor Andy Bruziewicz says he has no problem increasing personal support workers hours at Marshall Gowland Manor to meet the growing demands of high-needs residents. County staff is proposing the equivalent of two full-time staff positions be added at a cost of about $123,000 in additional wages. In just one of MGM's four residential areas, 21 of 31 residents need full assistance during meal times. [audio mp3="http://blackburnnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Andy-1.mp3"][/audio] No new staff positions at the county's long-term care divisions have been added in the past 11 years. County council will be asked to approve the recommendation at its February 3 meeting.
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