Thursday 18 October 2018

News Briefs from the October 2018 Blue Water Rest Home Board Meeting…

Upcoming Events

A Community Flu Shot Clinic will be held at the West Huron Care Centre in the Risi Room on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 from 2:00 – 6:30 p.m.  Everyone is welcome and please bring your health card.

Partnership

Fanshawe College is offering a dual credit program at the West Huron Care Centre from October 29 – December 17, 2018.  This is an exciting opportunity to promote the healthcare sector.

Announcement

We are pleased to announce that Sherri Hayter, Nurse Practitioner joined our team on September 24, 2018.  The opporunity to have a Nurse Practitioner is made possible through an initiative by the South West LHIN.  Sherri is onsite Monday mornings, Wednesdays and Thursdays and has been a welcome enhancement to our care team.

News Briefs from the September 2018 Blue Water Rest Home Board Meeting…

Partnership with Fanshawe College

A dual credit program is being offered onsite for post secondary students from the Avon Maitland and Huron Perth Catholic Boards.  Students will be onsite for full days on Tuesdays during the months of October, November and December.

Upcoming Events

Mental Health First Aid is being September 27 and 28, 2018 at the West Huron Care Centre.  Cost $160.00.  For more information, please contact Patty Groot, Outreach and Programs Manager 519-236-4373 x 631.

Blue Water Rest Home is a Registered Charity under the Income Tax Act.
We publicly recognize donations of $500.00 or more and donations are used to enhance Resident Care, honour or recognize a loved one, or make a difference in the community.

News Briefs from the August 2018 Blue Water Rest Home Board Meeting…

Blue Water Rest Home has committed to supporting the Centre for Learning and Employment in their “Reach for Success” program.  This program is a training opportunity for ages 15-30.  It is a paid 4 week directed training and an 8 week placement for individuals that are interested in becoming a Personal Support Worker, Developmental Service Worker or a Food Service Worker.  This is an exciting opportunity for people interested in working in the healthcare sector.

Administrators from the Huron and Perth Not-For-Profit Long-Term Care Homes have a meeting scheduled with MPPs from Huron and Perth on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 to move forward advocacy efforts for increased staffing. 

Hearing Testing clinics will be held quarterly at the Blue Water Area Family Health Team in partnership with Sound Therapy.  They will begin in October and any senior in the Zurich and surrounding area is welcome!


Upcoming Events

Mental Health First Aid is being September 27 and 28, 2018 at the West Huron Care Centre.  Cost $160.00.  For more information, please contact Patty Groot, Outreach and Programs Manager 519-236-4373 x 631.