Thank you to everyone who came out to take part in the Summerside Christmas parade. It was a cold night and you deserve a round of applause for powering through!
CHRISTMAS FUN
ABOVE & BEYOND
Check out photos from our home’s Christmas parties and other festivities. | p 3-9
Check out this month's Above and Beyond winner | p 10
RESIDENT RECIPES
Daycare, school and mayoral visits ahead of the holidays. | p 8-9
This month we feature a decadent butter tart recipe from resident Evelyn Rafuse | p 4-5
PET THERAPY
CHRISTMAS PHOTOS
Spending time with animals proven to benefit seniors and people living with dementia | p 6-7
Check out our residents’ Christmas photos | p. 10-17
FEEDBACK A
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Most recently, all our homes received inspections This is just one more exa capable of as a team
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As always, our future goals will be sh will be filled with new adventures an victories we have, we have together.
Thank you for your hard work, your co toward making Andrews Senior Care t seniors. Happy New Year.
Sincerely,
L I G H T U P O U R L I V E S
Andrews of Summerside hosted its first-ever Light Up Our Lives Christmas Light event throughout December. We want to extend a special thank you to all the local businesses and community organizations that donated trees.
Three Oaks High School - Leadership Class
Alzheimer Society of Prince Edward Island
Andrews of Parkhill
Bentley and Asher
Cooke Insurance
Credit Union
Do Or Dye Hairstyling
Gardiner Family
Dan Kutcher and The City of Summerside
Microtel Hotel
Barb Ramsay
Novus
Olivia Gallant and Family
PEI Mutual
Randy and Cathy Garrett
Sobeys Summerside Sobeys
Summerside Fire Dept The City of Summerside
Water Street Bakery
E L V E S V I S I T S T R A T F O R D
Residents at Andrews of Stratford were treated to a performance by the Grade 2 choir at Glen Stewart Elementary School. The children, led by Santa, sang for the residents and then handed our gifts and handmade cards. Thank you, Glen Stewart Elementary, for such a wonderful Christmas gift!
ABOVE & BEYOND DECEMBER WINNER
ROBERT HICKEY : CHARLOTTETOWN JOINED IN 2022
OUR OTHER HOMES
Robert was recognized for going above and beyond.
Our Above and Beyond winner for December is Robert Hickey Robert is a dedicated team member, always willing to help if needed He takes initiative and is a grounded, calming presence his team members know they can rely on We are lucky to have him at Andrews of Charlottetown
A graduate of Holland College’s LPN program, Robert first joined our team in July 2022 Prior to working at Andrews, he spent five years in a similar role at another senior care home in the capital city
“It’s very fulfilling work,” he said “I enjoy working with the residents.”
In his spare time Robert enjoys going to the gym and playing guitar While he’s not particular about any one style, he has a soft spot for rhythm and blues and rock
Angel Gabriel : Park West
Crystal DesRoche : Stratford
Darlene Arsenault :
Parkhill
Are You Feeling Stressed or Overwhelmed?
Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Program through Lifeworks This program is available 24/7 online or over the phone and services to help you with work, family, health, money, and life The following is information on how you can access the program:
Toll-free support line: 1-877-207-8833
TTY: 1-877-371-9978
Through their website login.lifeworks.com
Username: murphy
Password: eap
Are you, a friend or family member looking to buy or sell a property?
You could earn up to $250. Read below to learn how.
We are pleased to offer a new Referral Program between Provincial Realty and Andrews Senior Care The Referral Program will work as follows:
Each employee that retains a Provincial Realty real estate advisor, or refers a friend or family member who uses their service for selling or purchasing properties over $150,000 will receive a gift card as a token of our appreciation
For more information, please contact Provincial Realty at 902 892 2266 or email us directly office@provincialrealty ca
Jessica Gauthier Human Resources Advisor hr@andrewsseniorcare com 902-368-8520
If you have any questions for our HR team about benefits, ADP support, Immigration Program support or any other questions please contact me
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DON'T MISS OUT ON THESE BENEFITS
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
