Friday 29 November 2019

News Briefs from the November 2019 Blue Water Rest Home Board Meeting…


Exciting News – Completion of West Huron Care Centre Hub of Services

See attached announcement

Meals on Wheels
Do you know anyone in the Zurich and immediate area who may benefit from Meals on Wheels?  Meals are prepared onsite and delivered Monday to Friday between 4:30 and 5:00 p.m. for a cost of $8.00 per meal.  If interested, please call Patty Groot 519-236-4373 x 631.

Resident Satisfaction Survey
Every year residents or their power of attorney complete a satisfaction survey.  In 2019, the completion rate was 80.4% and 89% of residents would recommend Blue Water Rest Home to others.  We use the results from the survey to make improvements so that we continue to be a long-term care home of choice in Huron County and surrounding area. 

Blue Water Rest Home is a Non-Profit Charitable organization and donations of $10 and greater are receipted and $500 and greater are recognized on a Donor Plaque.  


Sunday 3 November 2019

News Briefs from the October 2019 Blue Water Rest Home Board Meeting…

Welcome to Blue Water Rest Home’s Team
We are pleased to announce that we have recently hired a Registered Nurse, two Registered Practical Nurses, a Personal Support Worker, two Dietary Aides and one Activation Staff to our team of approximately 95 dedicated staff.  If you know any Personal Support Workers interested in part-time employment, please have them call Janet Thiel 519-236-4373 x 628.   

Resident Family Christmas Dinner
Blue Water Rest Home is holding our annual Resident Family Christmas on Sunday, November 17, 2019.  Entertainment by Brad Cassel.

Gentle Persuasive Approach Training 
The Alzheimer Society of Huron County is offering Gentle Persuasive Approaches to Dementia Care, Responding to Persons with Challenging Behaviours at the West Huron Care Centre on Friday, November 28, 2019.  Cost is $25 (lunch included) and register by calling the Alzheimer Society 519-482-1482. 

Rental Spaces
West Huron Care Centre has rental space and a community kitchen available for special events.  If you are interested in booking the space, please contact Patty Groot 519-236-4373 x 631. 

Blue Water Rest Home is a Non-Profit Charitable organization and donations of $10 and greater are receipted and $500 and greater are recognized on a Donor Plaque.