Carveth News

Judy Covill knows from experience a busy person doesn’t have time to be unhappy. Work is the antidote for sorrow. Speaking from Carveth Care Centre where she has worked for the past 35 years as a Health Care Aide, the 64-year-old speaks with a vibrancy and enthusiasm that defy her age. “I couldn’t retire for a while,” she says with a smile when asked about her plans. “I like to keep busy.” A proud mother and grandmother, Judy’s hard work has been noticed by the home’s managers and staff who…

It's going to be spooktacular. Join Carveth Care Centre on Oct. 31 for a Haunted Farm Halloween Party. Trick or Treaters can find treats and decoations from 5-8 pm in the Multipurpose Room which can be accessed from Herbert Street. For details, contact Activation at 613-382-4752.

Kyleen Menard is happiest when she’s caring for others. Speaking from Carveth Care Centre where she has worked as a Personal Support Worker for the past four years, the 29-year-old Sunbury woman is gaining recognition for helping people reach their fullest potential. “I really like it here,” she says about the accredited long-term care home in Gananoque. “I enjoy all of the residents. My coworkers are great.” Asked about her work, the mother of two notes, “It’s very tough. It’s also very rewarding because you get to help people with…

A 24-year-old Gananoque woman is earning praise for her work as a Personal Support Worker at Carveth Care Centre. “I like being here,” admits Chelsea Welch, the home’s Employee of the Month for July. “I started in the Activation Department when I was in high school. Then I moved to the kitchen to work as a student dishwasher. I enjoyed working in the kitchen because I could visit with the residents. That made me want to get more involved in their care.” A recent graduate of the Personal Support Worker…

Enjoy LIVE MUSIC, DELICIOUS FOOD and FAMILY FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES at the Carveth Care Centre Family Fun Day. This annual event is in our back parking lot from 1:30 to 3:30 pm on Aug. 14. Special attractions include a visit by Little Ray's Reptile Zoo, a HUGE waterslide, foam by the fire department and music by AMBUSH. Remember to wear something tropical! Please RSVP our Activation Department by Aug. 1 at 613-382-4752 107.

Enjoy FRESH and DELICIOUS strawberries at the Carveth Care Centre Strawberry Social from 2-3 pm on Wednesday, June 19.Tickets are available at the Carveth Tuck Shop or through our Activation Department at 613-382-4752 ext. 107. Take-out available!

It’s a blanket made with love. That is how Betty Droogh describes the memorial quilt she made for residents who leave Carveth Care Centre for the last time. A resident of Carveth Retirement Lodge for the past three years, Betty started the three-layer quilt in February 2019. She finished it approximately three months later with the help of her daughter. “It’s kind of unique, I think,” she explains softly. Using the dove as a symbol of peace, the blue and white quilt has a dove in each corner and one…

A lot has changed in 47 years since Paula Lewis started her career. Back then, she walked into a full-time job as a Registered Nurse for $7.50 an hour. “And that was well-paid back then,” she says about the beginning of her career in 1972. “Since then, wages have increased and there have been major improvements in long-term care.” “I always thought that when I went into nursing, I would go into pediatrics,” the Kingston woman explains thoughtfully, a day before her retirement at Carveth Care Centre, a retirement lodge…

Melissa Jones find humour in almost everything. A Residential Aide at Carveth Retirement Lodge for the past eight years, most people hear Melissa before they see her. “I can be loud, funny and silly,” she admits with a smile. “I’m always cracking jokes at the residents to get them to laugh. Sometimes it’s effortless.” A valued member of the Carveth family, Melissa is the home’s Employee of the Month for June. “Melissa is that one employee who can find a positive note or reason to make you laugh,” says Phyllis…

Most people use food to heal, nourish and show affection. It’s an expression that crosses boundaries. As a dietary aide turned cook at Carveth Care Centre for almost 11 years, Laurie Blodgett knows the importance of food and the role it plays in our lives. “I like to make special food for the residents,” says the 45-year-old from the retirement and long-term care home in late April 2019. “I like to go that extra mile for them. One year, I did a wild game party for the men.” Known for…