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A Registered Nurse at Helen Henderson Care Centre finds passion and purpose in helping others. Speaking from the accredited home in mid-February, Ashley Manlow of Enterprise smiles when informed she is the home’s Employee of the Month for March 2021. “I’m shocked, surprised and grateful,” says the 36-year-old who has worked at the long-term care home for almost eight months. “I’ve had different experiences through my career. This is the first time I’ve been a front-line health care worker since 2012.” Asked how she likes her job caring for the…

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A 23-year-old Kingston woman has won her first workplace award. Speaking from Helen Henderson Care Centre in Amherstview where she was worked for the past seven months, Victoria Dorego cries tears of happiness when informed she is the home’s Employee of the Month for February 2021. “That’s really nice, thank-you,” she replies when informed of her award. “I’m overwhelmed. It’s really sweet.” A graduate of the Nutrition and Food Program at Ryerson University, Victoria joined the long-term care home as a temporary worker during the early stages of the COVID-19…

A local housekeeper has been recognized by her workplace for her kindness and compassion. The loving mother smiles brightly when informed she is the Employee of the Month at Helen Henderson Care Centre for January 2021. She calls the award a pleasant surprise. “I love helping people,” says Carrie-Lynn French. “I like to take the time to make people feel special. A lot of the residents aren’t getting the love they are used to because of the pandemic. I am glad I can make them smile.” Asked to describe herself, she…

Angela Ryder knows time spent with family is worth every second. Speaking from Helen Henderson Care Centre where she works as a Personal Support Worker, Angela sees her work as a labour-of-love and her co-workers as family. “I love my job,” says the 57-year-old from the long-term care home in Amherstview. “I feel it is extremely rewarding because, as a lot of girls here know, I lost my parents really young. They were only 57 and 60. I consider the people I work with, and residents I care for, my…

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A popular long-term care home in Amherestview is saying goodbye to a veteran staff member. Iva House retired from Helen Henderson Care Centre in early September after 32 years as a Dietary Aide. “Iva will be missed by the staff and by the residents,” says Julie Metcalfe, Food Service Nutrition Manager. “She was a loyal employee for many years and took pride in her job every day. She cared deeply for the residents and took great care in ensuring she did her best to make them happy.” Iva may be best…

Brad Haffie can empathize with the people in his care. As a personal support worker (PSW) in a long-term care home in Amherstview, Brad received critical medical care when he was diagnosed with Leukemia at four years old. By the time he turned five, that medical care had put his disease into remission. More than 38 years later, Brad reflects on that pivotal moment in his life which steered him towards a career in health care. “I feel things happen for a reason,” he says kindly about the lifesaving treatment…

Sometimes Kendra King inspires the people in her care. Most times, they inspire her. Speaking from Helen Henderson Retirement Lodge where she has worked for the past two years as a Registered Practical Nurse, the 28-year-old Napanee woman notes, “I love working here. I’ve enjoyed it ever since I started.” The mother of a four-legged fur-baby named Ashyr, Kendra was nominated by a lodge resident for a workplace award. She smiles when informed of the recognition. “It makes me feel like I’m doing my job well,” she says gratefully. “The…

A front-line worker at a local nursing home has won a workplace award for her helpful nature which she credits to her mother who was a childcare provider and foster parent.  “In general, I like helping people,” says BethAnne James, a Registered Nurse at Helen Henderson Care Centre in Amherstview. “I get that from my mother. She’s a very selfless person who was always helping people.” Speaking from the popular home where she has worked for more than one-year, the friendly Kingston woman says, “I love it here.” Her work…