Murphy Healthcare operates pharmacies, medical centres, and retirement living facilities across Atlantic Canada. The firm has been in business for nearly 40 years and is nationally recognized for its health promotion, patient care, innovation, and charitable work. The company owns and operates five Andrews Senior Care residences on PEI, as well as Murphy’s Pharmacies, ... [Read More...]
Tignish Senior Home Care Cooperative – Hiring practices
Are you a compassionate person who enjoys helping others? Have you ever thought about becoming a healthcare provider working with seniors? Meet Shelley DesRoches and Bim Pitre, who have both been Care Providers for over 10 years at the Tignish Senior Home Care Cooperative. They love what they do, and they love making a difference in the lives of the ... [Read More...]
Applicants wanted for the Medical Device Reprocessing Technician program
by Heidi Riley Susan Mackinnon, Supervisor of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown, is planning for the future. “In the next few years, about 30 percent of our current staff members in this department will be retiring. We need to start gearing up to replace them. “Since the last story in The Employment Journey ... [Read More...]
A huge variety of volunteer options available 2020 – 21
by Heidi Riley The annual UPEI Volunteer Fair held in September featured local organizations in need of volunteers. Volunteering is a wonderful way to give back to your community, meet new people, and learn new skills. “Volunteering has helped me in so many ways,” says Jenna Gaudet, of UPEI's Experiential Education Office. “It has helped me expand my network of friends ... [Read More...]
An inside look at a career as an essential worker in a senior’s home
by Ruby Arsenault Are you a compassionate person who enjoys helping others? Have you ever thought about becoming a healthcare provider working with seniors? Meet Shelley DesRoches and Bim Pitre, who have both been Care Providers for over 10 years at the Tignish Senior Home Care Cooperative. They love what they do, and they love making a difference in the lives ... [Read More...]