Hospice Team

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Jessica Smith

Executive Director

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Dr. Samantha Chandrasena

Medical Director

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Amber Jarrold

Hospice Navigator

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Jennifer Patterson

Care Manager

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Sarah Baute

Human Resources Manager

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Melissa Cadarette

Supportive Care
Program Manager

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Melanie Watson

Coordinator of Volunteer Services

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Karen Konecny-Brooks

Kitchen Coordinator

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Bri Webster

Administrative Coordinator

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Alex McAlpine

Community Social Worker

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Stefanie Bultje

Residential Social Worker

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Bridget Phelan

Candace Rahn

Music Therapist
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Kate Kubis

Clinical Coach

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Bridget Phelan

Supportive & Spiritual Care Provider
 
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Jodi Maroney

Executive Director

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Jay Smith

Fundraising Manager

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Julia Earley

Community Relations Specialist

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Diane Fahey

Donor Relations Coordinator

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Katherine Stinson

Special Events Coordinaor

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Lauren Broeders

Administrative Assistant

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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