A personal support worker at Ottawas Madonna Community Care Centre has died from COVID-19, raising the death toll at one of the citys worst-hit long-term care homes.
It also marks the first death of a health-care worker in the city from the respiratory illness.
The company that owns and operates the Orléans facility, Sienna Senior Living, confirmed the death Thursday afternoon.
We extend our deepest condolences to his family, loved ones and colleagues on behalf of everyone at Madonna, said Natalie Gokchenian, a spokeswoman for the Markham-based firm. The loss of a colleague is truly heartbreaking during an already difficult time.
The name of the man has not been released. He worked at the long-term care facility for 12 years.
He was a loved and respected team member and will be missed by his colleagues and the residents he cared for, the company said in a statement.
Earlier this month, staff members from The Ottawa Hospital, CHEO and the Royal were brought in to assist the beleaguered staff at the Madonna centre.
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