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Positive reinforcement pays off for Burnbrae managers

Front-line staff surprises home leaders with Christmas presents to show appreciation

January 8, 2013

Burnbrae Gardens administrator and life enrichment co-ordinator April Faux is extending her thanks to the Campbellford long-term care home’s front-line staff for the personalized gift baskets she and other managers received before Christmas.
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Friendliness and compassion abound in OMNI homes

Looking back at core value in 2012

January 7, 2013

Whether it’s for strangers in another country or the people OMNI Health Care teams work with every day, there’s no shortage of compassion emanating from OMNI Homes, and stories highlighting the organization’s core value of friendliness were abundant throughout 2012.
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8 Wing Trenton, Legion know how to throw a party

Maplewood residents treated to food, refreshments, music

January 4, 2013

BRIGHTON, Ont. - From singing in their seats to spinning staff around on an impromptu dance floor, Maplewood residents’ spirits were bright Dec. 12.
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Fair, camping and Hawaiian day: highlights of fun and laughter

2012 sees core OMNI value resonate throughout organization

January 3, 2013

An annual fair, a three-day camping trip for residents and a Hawaiian day are examples of how OMNI Health Care long-term care homes basked in fun and laughter in 2012.
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Quality recognized in OMNI homes throughout 2012

Awards offered to entire teams and individuals highlight successes

January 2, 2013

Providing outstanding service and care to people living in OMNI Health Care’s 17 long-term care homes isn’t done for recognition or awards, but it’s nice when that outstanding service turns a few heads.
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A community of 'elves' supporting Riverview Manor

Generous donations roll in just in time for Christmas

December 21, 2012

When Riverview Manor life enrichment co-ordinator Sonia Murney met up with Jay Lough Hayes from Peterborough Realty to collected donated gifts, she was blown away by how much there was.
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OMNI pulses with creativity in 2012

Staff members thinking outside the box enhances residents' quality of life

December 20, 2012

OMNI Health Care characterizes creativity as an important corporate value that gives people “the freedom to use their imagination in tackling everyday issues, obstacles and responsibilities.” Throughout 2012, we saw this value flourish throughout the organization.
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Resident left more than tokens behind

George May's memory continues to inspire staff, residents

December 19, 2012

The Maplewood resident many knew as a poet, artist and people connector, died this month. George May passed away Dec. 6. He was 80.
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2012 management changes helped strengthen operations: McCarthy

New positions ensuring more home engagement

December 18, 2012

This past year has seen significant organizational structure change for OMNI Health Care; change that has created new positions for senior management team members and strengthened operations, says president and CEO Patrick McCarthy.
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BSO project helps foster dementia-care leadership

OMNI homes see reduced resident agitation in 2012

December 17, 2012

The Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) project has proved to be a valuable resource in fostering dementia-care leadership at OMNI Health Care homes.
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