Are you a resident, family member or staff at Aspira Kingsmere Retirement Living (owned by Sienna Senior Living) in Alliston, Ontario? Are you concerned about how the quality of care at Kingsmere is affected by staff shortages?
Join us for a Town Hall meeting and roast beef lunch hosted by the Executive of OPSEU/SEFPO Local 332, which represents members who work at Aspira Kingsmere Retirement Living, and have your say! Concerned community members are also welcome.
DATE: Monday, March 25, 2024
TIME: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
LOCATION: New Tecumseth Recreation Centre, 7300 Industrial Parkway, Alliston
RSVP: Email Tristan Wazonek, OPSEU/SEFPO Local 332 President: tristan.wazonek@gmail.com. If you’re a Kingsmere resident, please let us know if you need a ride when you RSVP.
Space is limited so RSVPs are mandatory – priority will be given to Kingsmere residents, their family members, and Kingsmere staff.
We want to hear from you!
This is an opportunity to share your thoughts and experiences at Kingsmere, including:
- How you are affected as residents by understaffing at Kingsmere
- Your thoughts on the quality of care at Kingsmere
- What you think Sienna Senior Living should do to improve Kingsmere Retirement Living
Special guest speakers:
- Natalie Mehra, Executive Director of the Ontario Health Coalition
- Sara Labelle, OPSEU/SEFPO Regional Vice President, and Ontario Health Coalition Board Member
Why is Kingsmere Retirement Living so understaffed?
Sienna Senior Living charges Kingsmere residents thousands of dollars every month, but pays many of the PSWs, nurses, dietary workers, housekeepers, concierges and activity assistants who care for them less than a living wage. That’s why there is such a staff shortage at Kingsmere – no one can afford to work for less than it costs to live.
The pandemic showed everyone that the way we do business in retirement homes has to change – cutting corners and understaffing is deadly. Sienna Senior Living has to change their ways.
Kingsmere residents deserve quality care. Kingsmere staff deserve a living wage. Let’s come together on March 25th and demand better from Sienna Senior Living!