SUMMER FUN AND GOOD COMMUNICATION
We asked. . .
our resident retired teachers what they enjoyed most about “back to school.”
I enjoyed the youngsters, they were just children in Grade 6 and 7 and I was in my early 20s at that time So, I enjoyed their company and most of them, most of the time, enjoyed their company with Mr Toews
- Raymond Toews
I just liked being with the kids and teaching I liked teaching The hardest thing was remembering who was who I don’t think I ever figured out a trick, (you) just get to know them
- Doreen Beagan
I loved it because I loved seeing the kids again and all the new grades.
- Mary Morrison
The first week with the kids I asked them to tell me their names and I wrote it down. By the end of the day, my goal was to remember all the kids in my classroom. I usually managed to do that.
- Sister Frances MacDougall
Every year seemed like the first day I ever taught, in a very good way. You always got new students and they were happy to be back and that made us happy.
- Joyce Dixon
Their youth, their energy and my determination to use what I had learned at teacher’s college
- Sister Alice Long
ABOVE & BEYOND JULY WINNERS
AMELIA NICHOLAS : STRATFORD JOINED IN 2024
Our Above and Beyond winner for July is Amelia Nicholas Amelia is a very caring, kind and dedicated team member who always goes the extra mile for our residents and her fellow team members.
Amelia started working as a caregiver at Andrews of Stratford in May 2024 Prior to joining our team, she worked as a support worker for developmentally disabled people in Ontario.
For her, the most rewarding part of her job is making the residents happy
“The joy we see on our residents’ faces when we do something how they like it, just the joy of being around them,” Amelia said
Outside of work, Amelia enjoys dancing, singing and spending time with friends
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ABOVE & BEYOND AUGUST WINNERS
HARINDERPAL SANDU : STRATFORD JOINED IN 2024
Our Above and Beyond winner for August is Harinderpal Sandu
Harinderpal is a dedicated team member who has a great rapport with our residents. He’s friendly, helpful and a please to work with We are fortunate to have him at Andrews of Stratford
Harinderpal started working as a caregiver at our home in 2024. Prior to joining our team, he worked as a supervisor at a gas station
For Harinderpal, the most rewarding part of his caregiving role is the relationships with the residents
“I like to spend time with the residents,” he said. “That makes me happy ”
Outside of work, Harinderpal enjoys spending time with family and friends as well as reading
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Community Cash 50/50
Paid vacation time starting at 4% per year (Approximately 2 weeks)
Health and dental coverage, of which we cover 50% of the costs
A pension plan where we match your contributions of up to 4% of your salary annually
A fitness subsidy of up to $250 annually
Discounts with local companies, including pharmacies, home heating oil providers and restaurants DON'T MISS OUT ON THESE BENEFITS