Hospice Team

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Jessica Smith

Executive Director
519-354-3113 ext 2104

 

Dr. Samantha Chandrasena

Medical Director
519-354-3113

Jennifer Patterson

Care Manager
519-354-3113 ext 2103

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Jocelyn Watson

Human Resources Manager
519-354-3113 ext 2107

Karen Konecny-Brooks Placeholder

Melissa Cadarette

Manager of Community & Supportive Care Services
519-354-3113 ext 1201

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Diane Burns

Finance Manager
519-354-3113 ext 2109

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Melanie Watson

Coordinator of Volunteer Services
519-354-3113 ext 2401

Melanie Watson Placeholder

Amber Jarrold

Hospice Navigator
519-354-3113 ext 2101

Karen Konecny-Brooks Placeholder

Bri Webster

Administrative Coordinator
519-354-3113 ext 1200

Melanie Watson Placeholder

Jenny Jackson

Board & Executive Administrative Coordinator
519-354-3113 ext 2108

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Karen Konecny-Brooks

Kitchen Coordinator
519-354-3113 ext 2407

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Stefanie Bultje

Residential Social Worker
519-354-3113 ext 1202

Bridget Phelan

Lisa Adams

Intake & Group Program Coordinator
519-354-3113 ext 2406

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Alex McAlpine

Community Social Worker
519-354-3113 ext 1203

Bridget Phelan

Bridget Phelan

Spiritual Care Provider
519-354-3113 2405

Bridget Phelan

Candace Rahn

Music Therapist
519-354-3113 ext 1204

 
 
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Brock McGregor

Executive Director
519-354-3113 ext 2402

Jay Smith

Fundraising Manager
519-354-3113 ext 2408

Julia Earley

Communications Manager
519-354-3113 ext 2404

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Diane Fahey

Donor Relations Coordinator
519-354-3113 ext 2403

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Katherine Stinson

Special Events Coordinator
519-354-3113 ext 2409

Lauren Broeders

Administrative Assistant
519-354-3113 ext 2300

Who is caring for my loved one?

While most of the in-suite care is provided by our clinical staff, our team is made up of people with diverse skills and abilities so we can provide holistic care for the resident and their loved ones. This can include:

Nurses

The Registered Nurse (RN) and Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) are responsible for the nursing care of our residents and their families in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act (1991) and the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Physicians

We have a group of core physicians experienced in palliative care who serve our residents in addition to their community practice. The physicians take turns being on-call to accept admissions and follow their resident’s care throughout their entire stay. Physicians visit Hospice regularly, based on the resident’s need.

Personal Support Workers (PSW)

The PSW is a caregiver with hospice palliative care training who assists our residents with their daily personal care needs and supports the resident and family through the dying process.

Social Workers

Our registered Social Workers provide compassionate, non-judgemental support for individuals and families experiencing loss. They will provide counselling in a safe, caring environment to express feelings and move towards healing; help manage the stress associated with the end-of-life, grief and loss; provide assistance to overcome crisis situations; connect individuals to appropriate supports and provide advocacy when needed.

Spiritual Care Provider

The Spiritual Care Provider provides ongoing spiritual, emotional, and social support regardless of faith or life stance. They will address spiritual concerns or struggles to promote coping and spiritual well-being; identify sources of strength, meaning and hope; facilitate spiritual/religious rituals, rites or practices; assist with end-of-life perceptions and planning.

Registered Music Therapist

Offered to our residents and their families our Accredited Music Therapist will use music and musical elements to promote, maintain and restore personal health. Music Therapy can: help with pain & symptom management; decrease anxiety helping with relaxation; be an outlet for emotional expression; provide connection to others and decrease isolation; encourage reminiscence and life review.

Volunteers

We have both resident support and operational support volunteers. Resident support volunteers interact with residents and families. Operational support volunteers complete many valuable tasks that keep our organization going.

 
 

Hospice Board of Directors


Keith Graham - Chair
Judy Smith - Secretary
Joan Byng
Andre Cleroux
Stephanie Holiga
Aidan Gilhula

Melinda Katzman
Trevor Mapplebeck
Barb McEwan
Ashley McLellan
Mike Packer
Jocelyn Watson