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Kemptville District Hospital is a 40-bed acute care hospital located in the rapidly growing Eastern Ontario municipality of North Grenville, 30 minutes south of Ottawa. Our services include 24-hour emergency care, inpatient care, advanced orthopaedic surgery (as a satellite of The Ottawa Hospital), and outpatient care. We are an integrated health services organization with deep partnerships in our community and region. With our partners in the Ottawa West Four Rivers Ontario Health Team, we are collaborating on a new model of health care delivery that puts patients, families and caregivers at the centre of the health care system.
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Staff Profile
Shelley MolsonLaundry Technician
I have worked at KDH for more than 20 years. I was born at KDH and had both my children here, so when the job opportunity came about, I jumped at the chance to work here.
The Laundry department is essential to the everyday functioning of the hospital. We receive twice-weekly deliveries of both general laundry and sterile laundry for the ORs. When the clean laundry is delivered, the soiled laundry is picked up. In addition to the regular laundry, my department also launders personal patient care items and clothing as well as the mammogram gowns and other hospital owned specialty items.
During COVID-19, we have been laundering all the isolation gowns in-house. We require up to 300 gowns per day and that doesn’t include the gowns needed by the OR department. At this time we launder them all in-house to ensure we have enough. The washers and dryers are running 24/7, and I couldn’t do it without help from the Environmental Services team.
A few years ago, I was part of the team that helped procure “Alice Gowns” for palliative patients. These special hospital gowns were sewn by one of our volunteers in soft, multicoloured fabrics with just one string at the top to make them more comfortable for our patients at end-of-life. I carefully launder these Alice Gowns in-house.
I get great satisfaction when I see the smiling faces of patients whom I have helped in some small way. I also like to help my coworkers with their departments’ needs.
"After three months of convalescent care at KDH, my wife and I wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation for all the care staff who attended to me during my stay. From the moment I arrived at the unit, I was struck by the welcoming and compassionate atmosphere. I would like to extend a special thank you to every member of the care staff for your helpfulness and kindness. You all played an important role in aiding my recovery, not just physically but also emotionally. What sets this convalescent unit apart is the genuine care and concern shown towards residents. I never once felt like just a bed number but rather an individual who was valued and respected. The encouragement given to residents to improve their health and engage in social activities also greatly enriched my experience. I made new friends and created lasting memories. I cannot thank you enough for your unwavering support. I will always remember my time there with fondness, thanks to the wonderful care staff who made it a home away from home. Thank you for everything."
Rideau Crossing Family Health Centre
The family physicians at Rideau Crossing Family Health Centre offer their patients comprehensive primary care and a wide range of in-office services. The Family Health Centre moved from its location on the KDH campus to 90 Royal Landing Gate, Kemptville in February, 2014.View All PartnersPartners
We work with great partners who share our commitment to build healthier communities. We are proud be allied with the following organizations – each is an essential part of an integrated health system.