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Longer shifts for PSWs receiving great feedback

Getting full time hours 'makes a big difference,' says PSW

October 18, 2011

Almonte Country Haven's director of care (DOC) Ellen Thompson's offer of longer shifts and full-time hours to personal support workers (PSWs) is getting a great response.
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OMNI home office staff members pitch in to relocate

Partnership with Shoppers helps find temporary office space

October 17, 2011

When OMNI Health Care Ltd.'s home office needed a temporary location, the company relied on cheerful staff members and a good business relationship to make it happen.


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Staff members show results of meaningful work

Residents enjoying enhanced life quality, thanks to team members' efforts

October 17, 2011

From improving residents' mobility to healing serious wounds, staff members at OMNI Health Care long-term care homes are proving that meaningful work produces meaningful outcomes.


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PSWs encourage other OMNI staff to collect bras for breast cancer research

Bra collection will raise cash, be given to women in need

October 14, 2011

Two staff members at Norwood's Pleasant Meadow Manor are hoping their friends and colleagues will support their efforts to collect bras for breast cancer awareness month.


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Long-term relationships make long-term care a good fit

Relating with residents makes RPN's role more satisfying

October 14, 2011

Registered practical nurse (RPN) Karen Wallace found employment in long-term care more than two years ago and says building relationships with the residents at Almonte Country Haven is more satisfying than her earlier roles in hospital.


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Kentwood Park offers incentive to encourage attendance

Goal is to reduce sick days

October 13, 2011

Employees at Kentwood Park who don't miss any scheduled shifts are eligible for a monthly draw for a $50 gift certificate.


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Get the flu shot, win a day off with pay

Willows Estate striving for 100 per cent compliance

October 12, 2011

Willows Estate is encouraging employees to roll up their sleeves for a shot at winning a day off with pay.
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Administrators 'extremely proud' of OMNI as a Top 100 employer

A sampling of thoughts from some OMNI leaders

October 12, 2011

Throughout OMNI's 17 homes across the province, feedback was overwhelmingly proud when the OMNIway reached out to administrators and directors of care for reaction to last week's Top 100 Employers announcement.


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Reunion at Almonte Country Haven over the summer

Resident looks forward to spending time with family for Thanksgiving

October 11, 2011

When Almonte Country Haven administrator Marilyn Colton joined the OMNI Health Care organization on Aug. 2, it was a reunion of sorts with her "adopted" mother Kay Muldoon.


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OMNI Health Care named to Canada's Top 100 Employers List

Third straight honour for the OMNI team

October 7, 2011

For the third consecutive year, OMNI Health Care has been named one of the best employers in the country in Mediacorp Canada's annual competition to rate Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2012.


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