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Resident appreciates private Bible study with volunteer

'Something good's happening for her,' says Kentwood LEC

February 3, 2012

A resident who had been yearning for a better understanding of the Bible is now studying the book with a volunteer at Kentwood Park.


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It takes a special person to work in long-term care

Job is stressful, but fulfilling say senior managers

February 2, 2012

Though the long-term care sector has high staff turnover at the bottom, OMNI Health Care's chief operating officer says there is much loyalty in long-time staff.


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Family member lauds individualized care

'The people here are very caring'

February 1, 2012

Jo-Ann Graham says one of the best things about her mother living at Maplewood is the fact that the home's staff members strive to provide residents with individualized care.
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Forest Hill team raises $2,300 for Alzheimer Society

Small team accomplishes big goal

January 31, 2012

A team of seven people representing Forest Hill raised about $2,300 for the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County during the organization's Jan. 29 Walk for Memories event.
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Managers identify reasons for OMNI's staff retention success

Open environment and recognition top list

January 30, 2012

OMNI Health Care senior managers Candace Chartier and Shawn Riel say they believe the organization's work environment, commitment to promoting from within and staff recognition programs all contribute to the company's many long-serving employees.


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In-home dental clinics a selling point at Country Terrace

Mobile clinics appeal to residents, families

January 27, 2012

The mobile dental service that comes to Country Terrace is a marketing feature that appeals to potential residents.
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Maplewood PSW earns Everyday Hero honour

Tina King recognized for dedication to residents

January 26, 2012

BRIGHTON, Ont. - It was the valuable experience she gained helping care for her grandmother that set a spark in Tina King to pursue a career working with the aging population.
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New incontinence line introduced to staff members

Training on First Quality products will begin in February

January 25, 2012

Staff members at OMNI Health Care homes are getting introduced to the new First Quality incontinence system, and will be trained on the products next month.
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Dietary aide, cook upgrades education to prepare for postings

Janet Parks takes courses to qualify for cooks' positions

January 24, 2012

For more than 17 years Janet Parks has toiled in the kitchen of OMNI Health Care's Napanee area home, Village Green, as a dietary aide and cook.
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Presentation creates networking opportunity for LEC

April Faux shares music-therapy success with counterpart at another home

January 23, 2012

PETERBOROUGH, Ont. - A recent educational session at a Four Counties Long-Term Care Palliative Network meeting about the power of music in end-of-life care has created a networking opportunity for Burnbrae Gardens life enrichment co-ordinator (LEC) April Faux.
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