Connection CONCORDIA
FALL 2024
COMMUNITY CARING COMPASSION COMMITMENT
A publication of the Concordia Foundation serving Concordia Hospital, Concordia Place, Concordia Wellness Projects Inc. Concordia Arthroplasty
“Moving Should Feel Like This” The Carefree Concierge Team, with their caring and empathetic professionalism, is more than just a moving company.
Bubbles in the Tank
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The Concordia Child Care Centre offers an engaging curriculum and immersive learning in a safe and stimulating environment.
Warm welcome, ‘big goals’ for healthcare workers recruited from the Philippines
Marvin Tiania and Jenny Evangelista were welcomed to Concordia this year to join the team.
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n Spring 2023, a team of Manitoba healthcare professionals travelled to the Philippines to interview potential candidates for healthcare jobs in the province. As part of this initiative, Concordia Hospital and Concordia Place bid for and initially accepted twenty-seven individuals for positions at our site in either Health Care Aid(HCA) or nursing positions. Concordia welcomed the first Philippines Recruitment Initiative (PRI) employees on September 29, 2023. Concordia Hospital was also the first site in Winnipeg to receive an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) candidate. There are ninety-five active newcomers province-wide, with twenty-five of them in the WRHA and almost 50% at Concordia.
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Concordia has eight HCAs and four LPN candidates. We are currently expecting to receive two more RN candidates and one more HCA. Through the PRI, both HCAs and nursing candidates are supported with travel reimbursement, immigration, housing, and education courses at Red River Polytechnical College and the University of Manitoba. Overall, the average immigration journey from the recruitment to the arrival in Winnipeg is 153 days for HCAs and 166 days for nurse candidates. Our candidates and their families were personally greeted at Winnipeg Richardson Airport with flowers and warm hugs, a gesture that symbolizes our appreciation for their decision to join us. We also warmly welcomed each candidate at the hospital’s front entrance on their first day of work. Our dedicated team is committed to supporting our candidates as they adjust to life at Concordia, Canadian weather, and all things Winnipeg! Participating in this initiative to strengthen our workforce and community at Concordia is truly exhilarating. Marvin and Jenny bring a unique story, a strong determination and a warm smile. Their courage and hope continue to inspire us and their contributions to our patients, staff, and community are shaping Concordia into a better place. Read two personal stories that inspire and encourage. Full story on page 8 ➞
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CODE COMFORT Celebrating One Year Of Transformative Impact
Cecilia Nguyen (left) , Nurse Educator at Concordia Hospital with Terri Bowser (right) , Regional Educator, WRHA.
Dementia Education for Better Outcomes The Dementia Education for Better Outcomes program at Concordia Hospital equips healthcare staff with comprehensive training in knowledge, understanding, and practical tools. This prepares them to deliver evidencebased dementia care rooted in compassion, ensuring they are well-equipped and confident in their roles. This program, a testament to our commitment to the ongoing pursuit of excellence in care, was created through a collaboration of Cecilia Nguyen, a Nurse Educator at Concordia Hospital / Concordia Place and Terri Bowser, a Regional Educator with the WRHA Rehabilitation Health Aging and Seniors Care. The program provides healthcare staff with a comprehensive set of knowledge, understanding, and practical tools to deliver evidence-based dementia care that is rooted in compassion and dignity. As we examine trends and future needs, a significant knowledge gap is effectively addressed. Full story on page 9 ➞