ACCREDITATION & TEAM APPRECIATION
I want to take a moment to express how proud I am of all the work happening in preparation for accreditation
Working toward accreditation has truly elevated the way we operate across functions and homes. It has raised the bar and positioned our team on a different level compared to other homes You should be proud of what you ’ ve accomplished
That said, we shouldn’t celebrate just yet. The Accreditation Survey is scheduled for April, and we need to ensure we are fully prepared and presenting our absolute best This is our opportunity to showcase not just what we do, but how well we do it
I also want to acknowledge the tremendous effort our leadership team has been putting in. I know you feel it too - in the policies, processes, and operational guidance being rolled out All of this is designed to help us build bigger and better outcomes as we work together Over the years, my focus has always been on one thing: building a happy and competent team, guided by systems rather than individuals for decision-making. We are gradually creating that. The memos and policies you see are meant to establish structure that guides us and our teams
One area that came up in the Global Workforce Employee Survey was burnout, cited by 38 4% of our team members as a concern. I will be sending out a short survey to better understand what may be contributing to this At the same time, I want to create an open space for discussion - please feel free to talk with your home leadership or send a note to People & Culture (P&C) with your thoughts, concerns, or ideas
I also want to remind you about the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which is free and provides resources ranging from finance and health to well-being and relationships I strongly encourage everyone to make use of it
OTHER NEWS
The Andrews Sonic Tune has been created and will be updated on all Call Tree functions on our direct line numbers for the homes IT infrastructure and security systems are being upgraded, laying the foundation for our transition from paper-based systems to a more digital approach.
I’m looking forward to Team Appreciation Week in May Celebrating our team is something that truly excites me Official dates and guidance on potential activities will be announced soon If you have any questions or need support in planning, please reach out to Nathan at nrochford@andrewsseniorcare com
Thank you for your dedication, hard work, and commitment Together, we continue to raise the bar and make Andrews Senior Care a place we can all be proud of.
Sincerely,
S P E C I A L M U S I C A L G U E S T
Pianist and composer Danny Carroll recently played two of our homes (Andrews of Stratford and Andrews of Charlottetown). Danny is an accomplished musician from Winnipeg, Man Our residents loved his performances, which blended jazz favourites, famous pieces from acclaimed musicals as well as a few of his own compositions
M A R D I G R A S
Residents at Andrews of Summerside celebrated Mardi Gras in style!
K E E P I N G F I T
A N D R E W S O F C H A R L O T T E T O W N
Chair yoga is a regular part of fitness programming at Andrews of Charlottetown. Led by activity director Jackie, it’s an excellent way to introduce movement and is something most residents can do, regardless of their mobility
I N T E R N A T I O N A L W O M E N ’ S D A Y
A N D R E W S S E N I O R C A R E / P R O T E M M E M O R Y C A R E
In celebration of International Women’s Day (March 8), we want to shine a spotlight on the women who choose to live and work at Andrews Senior Care and ProTem Memory Care Andrews Senior Care was founded by a woman - Doreen Andrews A majority of our staff are women, including our directors of care and our director of nursing Likewise, women make up a majority of our resident community
As an organization, we see first-hand the positive impact women have on their workplaces, their communities and their families and we want to say thank you Happy International Women’s Day, from all of us at Andrews Senior Care
P I N K
S H I R T
D A Y
Pink Shirt Day at Andrews of Summerside on March 25 in support of the Anti Bullying Campaign! Thanks to all the staff and residents who came it wearing pink!
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
Community Cash 50/50
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