Relaxation booths offer a place to pause and recharge
Imagine a place at work where you can retreat, close your eyes, and put up your feet without being disturbed during a break. With…
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Two co-workers, a century of service in Maintenance
The Jewish General Hospital opened the door to Peter Whalen in 1971 by giving him a job. Now, Mr. Whalen opens doors for others….
A shot of optimism: What it feels like to give the COVID-19 vaccine
When some people show up for their COVID-19 vaccines, they break down and cry. Some say it represents their chance to hug their grandchildren…
Third year in a row! CIUSSS West-Central Montreal among Montreal’s top employers
For the third year in a row, CIUSSS West-Central Montreal has been named one of Montreal’s Top Employers, a reflection of its efforts at…
Healthcare workers to become “ambassadors” in COVID-19 vaccination campaign
Chance for all CIUSSS staff to start receiving vaccine by late March Nurse Hossein Mansouri moved into a hotel during the first wave of…
Why the flu shot matters this year
This year more than ever, roll up your sleeve and make a difference. Getting vaccinated against the flu is a good idea every year….
Want to make a difference during a second wave of COVID-19? Here’s your chance
Our CIUSSS needs members for its COVID-19 Testing Clinic team. Assistant Head Nurse Camille Labrie answers questions about job opportunities—and why you may want…
Celebrating our Superheroes
The message on the pins and t-shirts said it all: SUPERHEROES. At a festive giveaway in Carrefour Lea Polansky on July 2, CIUSSS West-Central…
They’re tracking COVID for their co-workers, one phone call at a time
Many of the callers to the COVID-19 employee hotline are anxious. Some are crying. They have a sore throat, or a stuffy nose, or…
Feeling coronavirus anxiety? There are ways to ease it
These are stressful times for staff in our CIUSSS. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you are not alone – and there’s help available. CIUSSS West-Central…
‘Tis the season!
CIUSSS serves up meals and appreciation for the holidays Holiday cheer spread throughout our CIUSSS this season, with food and fun in a festive…
CIUSSS wins Top Employer award, exemplifying key value of teamwork
Our 10,000 employees are spread across 34 sites, but are all united in a passion for delivering excellent care. For our part, we strive…
Amina Talib, Associate Director, Human Resources
It was as an assistant to the Executive Director of the Jewish General Hospital that Amina Talib entered the health and social services field…
Operation Happy Holidays!
No sooner did the wintry weather arrive this year, than Human Resources delivered warm infectious cheer! To celebrate the season this December, staff throughout…
Welcoming new staff to our CIUSSS
Though new CIUSSS employees are joining a workforce of 10,000, they’re welcomed in much the same way healthcare users are treated: with special care…
Person-Centred Care: It starts with you!
Why Planetree? Starting in 2019, our CIUSSS will formally adopt the Planetree person-centred model of care. Planetree currently partners with 700 healthcare organizations—spanning the…
Head, Heart, Hands is reaching out to all of you…
…to recognize every staff member across the CIUSSS, and engage each of you fully—head, heart and hands. “We created a logo for the new…
Relaxation was OM-nipresent at DRHCAJ gathering
The suggested dress code of comfortable clothing and low-heeled shoes was a little peculiar for a meeting of professionals from the four departments that…
Let’s celebrate the successes of Academic Affairs
The Academic Affairs Directorate coordinates six main components of its mission: teaching, research, leading practices, knowledge transfer and integration, evaluation of technology and modes…
Snow in the summer
Hot hits and cool refreshments were served up to nearly 1,000 employees at a Free Snow Cone staff appreciation event organized by CIUSSS West-Central…