Miranda Ferrier, president of the Ontario Personal Support Workers Association (OPSWA), said she received a "cry for help" about the home two weeks ago. Cardinal has 76 suites and a capacity of 86 residents, according to its profile on the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority website. Cardinal owner Roger Channa told CBC News that the home has enough workers "at the moment" to care for its residents. Three residents at the Cardinal have died so of COVID-19 so far, according to Hamilton public health. Job postings on Cardinal's website reveal the home is trying to hire personal support workers and cooks, as well as attract volunteers.

Source: CBC News April 16, 2020 21:21 UTC