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Giving that extra time to residents'It's nice to do something special for someone'May 2, 2012Whether it's a night out for pizza with a resident or a walk through time at the legion, personal support worker (PSW) Bev Wortman says she finds great pleasure in spending extra quality time with residents outside of day-to-day work. Read full story >> |
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Country Terrace keeping wound rate lowSuccess made possible through team effort and OMNI resources promoting prevention: CCCMay 1, 2012A strong team effort, having a director of care (DOC) who's a certified wound-care specialist and OMNI Health Care resources have helped keep the wound rate low at Country Terrace, says clinical care co-ordinator (CCC) Kimberley Noftle. Read full story >> |
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Stopping in at Springdale led to 7 1/2 years of volunteeringJulie Hume reflects on favourite things about her roleApril 30, 2012SPRINGVILLE, Ont. - Julie Hume had a friend who volunteered at Springdale Country Manor who always spoke highly of the home. One day, Hume stopped into the home while out on a walk and told staff members she wanted to volunteer, too. Read full story >> |
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Springdale celebrates Ann Dillon's OMNI career'Ann always showed us what grace is'April 27, 2012SPRINGVILLE, Ont. - About 70 residents, staff members, friends and family packed into Springdale Country Manor's activity room Wednesday to celebrate Ann Dillon's 31-year career at OMNI Health Care. Read full story >> |
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Volunteers show commitment to communitiesThey have a variety of strengths but the same goalApril 26, 2012Volunteers who give their time to residents at OMNI Health Care long-term care homes are not only showing their dedication to seniors but also to their communities. Read full story >> |
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Residents organize baby shower for much-loved team member'It was a really great opportunity for the residents to show their appreciation to Jenny and for what she does for them'April 25, 2012Kentwood Park director of care Kelly Lumley is tipping her hat to the Picton long-term care home's residents for recently organizing a baby shower for physiotherapist Jenny Shepherd. Read full story >> |
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Maplewood beats outbreak with new best practiceRoom bingo allows residents to enjoy favourite activity while in compliance with public health unitApril 24, 2012Maplewood life enrichment co-ordinator Rachel Corkery says "when life hands youlemons, don't just make lemonade, make lemon cake." Read full story >> |
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Lifelong volunteer shares love of books with residentsMargaret Moore reflects on her work at West Lake TerraceApril 23, 2012Margaret Moore has been a volunteer for much of her life, and since retiring to Prince Edward County six years ago she has been devoting time to residents at West Lake Terrace. Read full story >> |
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Join us on a journey of discoveryEnergies and anxieties coming to light through several in-depth interviewsApril 20, 2012Over the past few weeks, the OMNIway has been digging through the organization on a mission to discover the energies and anxieties that give life to the homes. We’ve had several in-depth discussions with managers and front-line staff members, and the experience has brought both challenges and opportunities to light. Read full story >> |
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Volunteering 'picks you up,' says Beryl Tamlin11-year Frost Manor volunteer one of 25 honoured for dedication to residentsApril 19, 2012Read full story >> |
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