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Ottawa archbishop visits Kanata homes

'It was pretty special that he came here, the residents absolutely loved it'

March 12, 2010

Ottawa Archbishop Terrence Prendergast recently visited residents and family members at Garden Terrace and Forest Hill to give people an opportunity to meet him, and to speak on a spiritual level to residents who are Roman Catholic.
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Country Terrace applies team approach to increase restorative-care therapy

Reducing falls in half during 30-day period a real motivator, says LEA

March 12, 2010

Country Terrace has witnessed impressive improvements in resident safety, reducing the number of falls in half in just 30 days.
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Expanding LEA roles receiving buy-in from staff, residents

Residents 'excited to feel better,' says Marnie Klein

March 11, 2010

With the advent of the Resident Assessment Instrument Minimum Data Set (RAI-MDS 2.0), life enrichment aides (LEAs) working in OMNI Health Care-owned long-term care homes are learning more restorative-care skills, and this move is being well-received by staff and residents at West Lake Terrace, says LEA Marnie Klein.
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Riverview presented with former resident's artwork during memorial service

Home honoured by gesture, says staff member

March 11, 2010

Staff members at Riverview Manor were recently presented with a painting created by former resident Dorothy Schust during a memorial service held at the Peterborough long-term care home.
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Jayne Harvey presentations a hit with front-line staff

In-services enhance connection to Respect Always initiative

March 10, 2010

Front-line staff members at OMNI Health Care-owned long-term care homes have been engaged in a series of presentations from FCS International CEO Jayne Harvey about the importance of maintaining a positive attitude in life, as well as learning about ways to work together in a culturally diverse environment.


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Familiar face becomes co-ordinator at Streamway Villa

Internal promotion is 'believing in your people'

March 10, 2010

Amanda Phipps is a prime example of how OMNI Health Care believes in its people.
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In-service provides clear understanding of sensitivity issues

Presentation emphasized the need for mutual respect between all team members

March 9, 2010

Sue Billings, a registered practical nurse (RPN) at Rosebridge Manor, says a recent in-service led by FCS International CEO Jayne Harvey has provided front-line staff members at the Jasper long-term care home with a clearer understanding about work-related sensitivity issues.


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PSW says the job is in his blood

Marcello Victoriano reflects on career at Willows Estate

March 9, 2010

For 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.
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Presentation focuses on maintaining positive atmosphere

In-service 'an excellent presentation' that makes people look at themselves differently

March 8, 2010

A 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.
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Garden Terrace treats residents to candlelight dinner

Great teamwork helped make the evening a success, says organizer

March 8, 2010

Staff 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.
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