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Updated: Friday, July 3, 2009 2:48 PM  

 

 

 

Antique car show gets residents revved upSenior enjoys spin in vintage car
Purring along with the top down, an Almonte Country Haven resident passes the home she was born in and her old high school. Full Story
OM recalls how educational opportunities helped springboard OMNI career
‘OMNI has a lot of education and offers a lot of room for growth’

When Virginia Murphy took a personal support worker (PSW) position at Riverview Manor more than 10 years ago little did she realize she would be working in a management position within five years.
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Residents at Village Green gearing up for jam contests
Homemade preserves to be entered in local fairs this summer

Residents at Village Green were busy recently making jars of strawberry jam, which will be entered in local fairs this summer. Life enrichment co-ordinator Karen Coulter says the activity not only creates a positive competitive spirit in residents, it also serves a reminiscing function. Full Story
Frost's fundraiser a sweet success
Visit from OMNI CEO a pleasant surprise: O'Leary
With 10 quarts of fresh strawberries and about 60 people in attendance, Frost Manor's recent fundraising social was a sweet success. Full Story
Promotion through education makes OMNI ideal company to work for, says acting DOC
Kelly Lumley has experienced internal promotion, highlights its benefits to potential hires

With scores of opportunities for internal promotion, along with the educational opportunities provided to help springboard careers, OMNI Health Care is an ideal company for people who want to work in an environment where they can climb to new heights, says Kelly Lumley. Full Story
Education propels ESM’s career
Showing initiative helps advance careers at OMNI

By using her initiative and enhancing her education through courses offered by OMNI Health Care and the Ontario Hospital Association, Lorna Courrier was able to graduate from her post as a housekeeping aide to becoming environmental services manager (ESM) at Springdale Country Manor in only a year and a half. Full Story

 


Car enthusiasts brought eight classic vehicles to Almonte Country Haven for residents to go for a spin. Above: Almonte resident Doris Keyes gets ready for a ride in a 1974 Chevy Caprice.
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Education and positive attitude the key to advancement within: CCC
‘What’s exciting is the fact that I was able to climb the ladder’

In her 20 years as a care provider at Pleasant Meadow Manor, Susan Towns has worn many hats — health-care aide, registered practical nurse (RPN), nursing administrative services manager (NASM), clinical care co-ordinator (CCC) and RAI co-ordinator. The key to being able to advance herself within the home, she says, has been taking advantage of educational courses and keeping a positive attitude.
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CCC/RAI co-ordinator receives major promotions in two years
Commitment, professionalism opens doors to further career path

In just a little more than two years, Vanessa Labrecque has worked her way from a part-time registered practical nurse position at Garden Terrace to becoming the Ottawa long-term care home’s clinical care co-ordinator and RAI co-ordinator. Full Story
Educational opportunities within constantly evolving sector offer caregivers professional attributes
OMNI careers offer chance to build skill sets

A career at OMNI Health Care offers caregivers the chance to build upon their skill sets within a constantly evolving sector, says Janna Goulding, the RAI co-ordinator at Woodland Villa. Full Story
Music therapy program increases focus, alertness for residents
Six-month-old bell-chiming program characterized as a success

A music therapy program at Burnbrae Gardens is increasing focus and alertness for residents who have a cognitive impairment, says Cheryl King, the Campbellford long-term care home’s interim life enrichment co-ordinator.
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Editorial
Asking The Right Questions Can Bring the Change You Need
When was the last time someone asked you a question that really made you think? A question can catch you off guard. Sometimes we’re intimidated by questions, as non-invasive as they may seem. Sure, it may be easy to answer a question about something you’ve done. But what about when you’re asked about something you “could” do? Read More
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