by Stella Shepard Andrews Senior Care provides assisted living and nursing care at homes across PEI. The facilities have been family owned and operated for more than 30 years. The facilities provide healthcare at an assisted living level, along with nursing care. “We have a collaborative healthcare model, with a philosophy focused on providing excellence in care to our ... [Read More...]
Check out the opportunities at St. John Ambulance
by Gloria Welton St. John Ambulance carries out their mission through community service, first aid, and CPR training. Community Services volunteers are uniformed members who serve communities across Canada, providing first aid and emergency response support. As well, they improve the quality of life for people confined to healthcare facilities through a Therapy Dog ... [Read More...]
A prosthesis manufacturing company founded by a breast cancer survivor
by Stella Shepard Simonne Cormier of Valleyfield became an entrepreneur out of a need and a passion to make a difference for breast cancer survivors. Her entrepreneurial journey began after she was diagnosed and treated for breast cancer in 2016. After her lumpectomy surgery, she did not feel comfortable with a chemical-based prosthesis, which she considered unhealthy and ... [Read More...]
Program helps job seekers start a career in healthcare
by Ethan Paquet Last October, PEI Literacy Alliance launched a second cohort of the 10-week Essential Employability Skills Health Sector program to help prepare participants for work in long-term care homes and other healthcare settings. There were daily online classes led by the course facilitator, Phil Davison, and some in-person sessions as COVID-19 restrictions ... [Read More...]
Caring for parents leads to decision to become a Resident Care Worker
by Stacy Dunn For Don Cantelo of Summerside, his parents’ influence led him to a new career as a Resident Care Worker. His father Lloyd served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 25 years and the family moved around to different bases in Canada and Europe. CFB Summerside was where Lloyd retired, and then he worked at Cavendish Farms for 10 years with his wife, Helen. ... [Read More...]