Social Work: Profession of Choice – and Choices
March was social work month, and the theme this year was “Social Work – Profession of Choice.” Connie Pilgrim chose the area of long-term care 16 years ago, at the […]
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Movin’ on Up: Saying Goodbye to the Hoyles Escasoni Complex
If you have ever moved house you know what a daunting task it can be. While the prospects of packing all your items and moving family members may be overwhelming, […]
Patching Together Passion and Profession
I have been a quilter for over 30 years. During that time I never imagined that my passion for quilting would interface with my profession in any way. That is […]
“I went to a garden party…”
Residents, family, friends, staff and volunteers of St. Patrick’s Mercy Home came together for an afternoon of fun and fellowship at the Annual Garden Party in St. John’s on July […]
A Sacred Trust: A Long-Term Career in Long-Term Care
Cathy Connors is approaching retirement – and she’s doing it with mixed feelings. The social worker at the Agnes Pratt Nursing Home in St. John’s hit her 30-year mark in […]
Giving from the Heart at the Hoyles Escasoni Complex
Everyone needs to be loved and appreciated. This is a common belief among the people working at the Hoyles Escasoni Complex. On a daily basis, the employees who work here […]
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