Centre Acadien de Prince-Ouest in Tignish is an early years learning centre located at École Pierre-Chiasson in Deblois. The centre offers service to 50 children, plus some who attend part-time. There are eight full-time staff. “There is a huge demand across PEI for French daycare staff,” says Tammy Shields, Director. “At present, we are fully staffed, but we are in need of ... [Read More...]
Software company plans to double its workforce in the next five years
iWave Information Systems Inc. is a Charlottetown-based software product company with over 2,600 client organizations in the healthcare, education, and non-profit sectors. iWave currently employs 45 people and expects to hire an additional 45 in the next five years. “Access to skilled labour and the ability to facilitate a growing resource base is our number one priority,” ... [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...]
Hiring practices at long-term care facilities in East Prince, PEI
Provincial long-term care facilities in East Prince include Stewart Memorial Home in Tyne Valley, and Summerset Manor and Wedgewood Manor in Summerside. Stewart Memorial Home has 24 long-term care beds and two respite care beds. There are 45 staff members. Summerset Manor is an 82-bed long-term care facility with 140 staff members. The home has a bilingual ... [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...]