VIP – VOLUNTEERS IN PARTNERSHIP
December 2019 Volume 14, Issue 4
Happy New Year!
VOLUNTEER SERVICES OF WELLINGTON TERRACE Mary Black, Volunteer Services Coordinator Wellington Terrace Long Term Care Home 474 Charles Allan Way, Fergus, ON N1M 0A1 T 519.846.5359 ext. 7266 E maryb@wellington.ca
It is difficult to believe we are heading into the year 2020. Where did this past year go? Thank you to all volunteers who provided us with proof of your influenza vaccine. We were able to report to the ministry that 86% of our volunteer team provided documentation showing that they received their flu shot this year. That is terrific! We appreciate your care and concern for the well-being of our residents. There have been some further changes in our staff positions and offices within the home since the last publication. Peg Muhlbauer has take on the position of Assistant Administrator, leaving her role of Director of Care. Tricia Burrough has left her post as Resident Care Manager to take on the role of Director of Care. Peg has moved her office to the front hallway behind reception, and Tricia has taken over Peg’s old office across from the Games Room and Volunteer Lounge. You will also notice that Colleen Cudney, our Life Enrichment Department Manager, has moved from her office in the front hallway to her new office on the second floor across from Apple Valley. Melinda Timmins has accepted the position of Nutrition Services Manager; Melinda is new to the Terrace and we look forward to having her part of our Management Team. Congratulations to everyone in their new positions and new ‘homes’ within the Home!
Welcome to our new volunteer team members who have joined since our last publication: Grace S – Helping with church assistance on Sundays Beena I – Helping with church assistance on Sundays Toni C – Visiting in Apple Valley and Walnut Grove on Tuesdays Linda S – Helping with bowling in Cedar Gorge on Fridays
“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.” ~Charles Dickens I wish each of you all the best for the New Year. May 2020 bring you good health and happiness. With warm appreciation, Mary Black Volunteer Services Coordinator