Dr. Esther Fortin is the owner of Meadow Chiropractic Clinic on Route 2 in Milton Station. She graduated as a Doctor of Chiropractic in May of 2018 from the University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières, and opened her clinic in March, 2019. About eleven Chiropractors who practice on PEI belong to the PEI Chiropractic Association. Members take a set number of hours of yearly ... [Read More...]
Hiring needs for QEH, Hillsborough and Palliative Care
“There is a need for everything from cooks to service workers, RCWs to LPNs,” says Doris Taylor, who is responsible for recruiting staff for all departments of the QEH, Hillsborough Hospital, and Palliative Care. “It’s a constant intake. We often interview for these positions on a monthly or bimonthly basis. Online applications are always preferred, but paper ... [Read More...]
Dental Assistant: A rewarding healthcare career in great demand
“There is a large demand for Level II dental assistants on PEI and Canada-wide,” says Wanda MacInnis, Learning Manager, Dental Assisting program, Holland College. “I get calls every week from dentists across the Maritimes looking for Level II dental assistants. There are currently not enough graduates to meet the demand of the industry.” The Canadian Dental Assistant ... [Read More...]
Resident Care Worker loves her job
Susan Campbell has had a varied career as a cosmetician at a pharmacy, restaurant owner, a restaurant hostess, and a retail manager. She was always interested in the healthcare field, and volunteered in the Emergency Department of the QEH in Charlottetown for 10 years, earning a pin for 1,000 hours of volunteer work. She also volunteers at the Cancer Treatment Centre. “I ... [Read More...]
A look at a career in Social Work on PEI
by Gloria Welton Social Workers are employed in areas such as acute care, long-term care, child and family services, financial assistance/disability support, community mental health and addictions, justice, education, staffing and classification, and the federal government. They also work for non-governmental organizations and in private practice. There are currently ... [Read More...]