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In-service provides clear understanding of sensitivity issuesPresentation emphasized the need for mutual respect between all team membersMarch 9, 2010
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PSW says the job is in his bloodMarcello Victoriano reflects on career at Willows EstateMarch 9, 2010For Marcello Victoriano, making a career change from working in the life insurance and finance sectors to becoming a personal support worker (PSW) was a move that he has found rewarding. Read full story >> |
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Presentation focuses on maintaining positive atmosphereIn-service 'an excellent presentation' that makes people look at themselves differentlyMarch 8, 2010A recent presentation from FCS International CEO Jayne Harvey to staff members at Woodland Villa focused on maintaining a positive atmosphere in a long-term care home, as well as in one's personal life. Read full story >> |
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Garden Terrace treats residents to candlelight dinnerGreat teamwork helped make the evening a success, says organizerMarch 8, 2010Staff members at Garden Terrace recently treated residents at the Kanata long-term care home to a special candlelight dinner, featuring a menu that included steaks, baked potatoes, veggies and shrimp cocktail. Read full story >> |
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Practising a positive outlook essential to working in LTCRiverview staff member says this was the No. 1 value she walked away with from Harvey presentationMarch 5, 2010Practising a positive outlook is essential when working at a long-term care home - this means upholding a positive attitude inside and outside of the workplace. This was one of FCS International CEO Jayne Harvey's messages to front-line workers at a recent in-service at the Peterborough long-term care home. Read full story >> |
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New resident applauds staff for making her new home feel like home'People are so good to me here,' says Maureen McDonaldMarch 5, 2010Maureen McDonald, a new resident at Almonte Country Haven, is applauding staff members at the Ottawa-area long-term care home for their efforts to make her new home feel like, well, home. Read full story >> |
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Burnbrae staff nominate outstanding resident for OLTCA awardStaff members hoping to see Ken Murden acknowledged for his many accomplishments and community serviceMarch 4, 2010Staff members at Burnbrae Gardens are nominating resident Ken Murden for an Ontario Long Term Care (OLTCA) Lifetime Achievement Award for his numerous educational, professional, military and community accomplishments. Read full story >> |
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Conflict resolution a key point of presentations: nutritional-care staff memberBobbi-Jo Wright applauds Jayne Harvey in-serviceMarch 4, 2010AURORA, Ont. - Willows Estate nutritional-care aide Bobbi-Jo Wright says learning new skills in conflict resolution was the main highlight from her perspective of a recent in-service presented by FCS International CEO Jayne Harvey. Read full story >> |
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Burnbrae resident celebrates 100th birthdayResidents and staff members host party to help Isabel Anderson mark special dayMarch 3, 2010Anytime a person reaches a milestone birthday it's cause for celebration, so when Isabel Anderson turned 100 on Feb. 25 residents and staff members at Burnbrae Gardens hosted a party to commemorate the special occasion. Read full story >> |
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OMNI staff members more aware of diversity within long-term care homesThere's a 'uniqueness about every individual we're dealing with,' says PSWMarch 3, 2010OMNI Health Care front-line staff members are saying a recent presentation has helped them become more aware and respectful of the diversity amongst the residents and peers with whom they interact every day. Read full story >> |
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