www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday September 29, 2006 - 13 The Pulse O Hollywood Glam Kick up your heels and mark your calendars for the... www.haltonhealthcare.com NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM OAKVILLE-TRAFALGAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Calling All OTMH Alumni The Annual OTMH Alumni Reunion is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 15th between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. This annual gathering attracts more than 100 retirees and has become a tradition not to be missed! Retired OTMH staff and medical staff will be gathering at the Hospital to renew acquaintances, share fond memories and learn about exciting developments at OakvilleTrafalgar Memorial Hospital and Halton Healthcare Services since last year's get-together. If you, or someone you know, retired from OTMH after working at the hospital part-time or full-time for over five years then the committee would like to hear from you! The reunion will take place in the hospital's dining room from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 15th, 2006. Please call the Oakville Hospital Foundation at 905-338-4642 for additional information or to register for this popular event. 2006 OTMH Candlelight Ball Saturday, November 4, 2006 Burlington Convention Centre This year's theme is "Hollywood Glam". Music by the Anita Rossi Band. Money raised will purchase equipment for the OTMH Intensive Care Unit. For ticket information please call Aleta Mayer at 905-845-2571 x 4351. Grow Your Career. Live the Lifestyle Committed to meeting the growing needs of our communities, we have current and future full-time, part-time and casual opportunities available in the ER, ICU, Mental Health Program and Social Work and Discharge Planning at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Please join us at one of the upcoming Open Houses at OTMH. Mental Health and Social Work Open House Wednesday, October 4th, 4-6 p.m. Our Mental Health Program provides emergency crisis care, adult child and adolescent inpatient acute psychiatric care and a strong complement of ambulatory services. Social Work and Discharge Planning provides exemplary therapeutic and needs assessments, interventions, liaison with community resources and discharge planning for clients and their families across our multi-site organization. We are seeking experienced managers, RNs, Occupational therapists, Social Workers and Addiction Counsellors to join our team. Consideration will be given to recent graduates. ER and ICU Registered Nurses Open House Thursday, October 12th, 3-7 p.m. With plans to expand our combined ICU/CCU from 12 to 18 beds, we are seeking experienced ICU nurses for this growing area. We offer a warm and friendly work environment with opportunities for professional growth through our Critical Care Outreach Team. Our busy ER is seeking both experienced ER nurses and nurses with at least one year of experience working on a medical/ surgical floor in an acute care setting. Consideration will be given to new grads for the ER Observation Unit. For more information about this event or about nursing opportunities at Halton Healthcare Services, please visit www.haltonhealthcare.com or contact our Human Resources Department at 905-338-4626 or hr@haltonhealthcare.on.ca. Community Support In Action Zenia Karnas and Rachel Pusateri, both 10, sold hand painted rocks and lemonade this past summer and collected over $100 for OTMH. The girls are already starting to plan for next summer. Way to go girls! Patient Assistance Volunteers Required We are looking for sensitive, compassionate volunteers to help with the care and comfort of our patients. By volunteering for one morning a week, you can make a difference in our patients' lives by assisting with meals, supplies, companionship, and a variety of additional comfort measures. Our volunteers are an integral part of our nursing unit operations, assisting patients, families and staff with daily activities. Volunteers are also required for our Patient Transport team to assist in the transport of patients, x-rays and specimens throughout the hospital. Morning and afternoon shifts are available. Whether you have a healthcare background or simply an interest in the healthcare field, we offer a number of excellent opportunities for front-line experience - you'll love working with our patients! Please ask us about these and other available positions by contacting the Volunteer Services Department at 905-338-4643, email us at cdaniels@haltonhealthcare.on.ca or log on to our website at www.haltonhealthcare.com. Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital 327 Reynolds St., Oakville, ON L6J 3L7 905-845-2571 Milton District Hospital 30 Derry Rd. East, Milton, ON L9T 2X5 905-878-2383 Georgetown Hospital 1 Princess Anne Drive, Georgetown, ON L7G 2B8 905-873-0111 Sleeman is proud to be an active community member of Oakville