Dr. Samantha Chandrasena
Medical Director
519-354-3113
Jennifer Patterson
Care Manager
519-354-3113 ext 2103
Jocelyn Watson
Human Resources Manager
519-354-3113 ext 2107
Melissa Cadarette
Manager of Community & Supportive Care Services
519-354-3113 ext 1201
Diane Burns
Finance Manager
519-354-3113 ext 2109
Melanie Watson
Coordinator of Volunteer Services
519-354-3113 ext 2401
Amber Jarrold
Hospice Navigator
519-354-3113 ext 2101
Bri Webster
Administrative Coordinator
519-354-3113 ext 1200
Jenny Jackson
Board & Executive Administrative Coordinator
519-354-3113 ext 2108
Karen Konecny-Brooks
Kitchen Coordinator
519-354-3113 ext 2407
Stefanie Bultje
Residential Social Worker
519-354-3113 ext 1202
Lisa Adams
Intake & Group Program Coordinator
519-354-3113 ext 2406
Alex McAlpine
Community Social Worker
519-354-3113 ext 1203
Bridget Phelan
Spiritual Care Provider
519-354-3113 2405
Candace Rahn
Music Therapist
519-354-3113 ext 1204
Jay Smith
Fundraising Manager
519-354-3113 ext 2408
Julia Earley
Communications Manager
519-354-3113 ext 2404
Diane Fahey
Donor Relations Coordinator
519-354-3113 ext 2403
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