Hospice Team

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Jessica Smith

Executive Director

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Dr. Samantha Chandrasena

Medical Director

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Sally Jenkins

Manager of Clinical Operations

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Amber Jarrold

Hospice Navigator

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Melanie Watson

Coordinator of Volunteer Services

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Karen Konecny-Brooks

Kitchen Coordinator

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Sarah Baute

Human Resources Manager

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Melissa Cadarette

Supportive Care
Program Manager

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Supportive & Spiritual Care Provider

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Meghan Sears

Resident Care Supervisor

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Bri Webster

Administrative Coordinator

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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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Carole Easter

Administrative Assistant

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Diane Fahey

Donor Relations Coordinator

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Katherine Stinson

Special Events Coordinaor

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Team Members

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 the Hospice regularly, based on the resident’s need.

Manager of Clinical Operations

The Manager of Clinical Operations is responsible for the quality care of our residents and their families, and manages the clinical team. They oversee the Resident Care Supervisor and collaborates with them throughout the admission process. The Manager of Clinical Operations ensures best practices are maintained throughout our hospice in accordance with hospice palliative care standards, and implements education programs for staff.

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.

Resident Care Supervisor

The Resident Care Supervisor is a Registered Nurse who works with our staff to ensure that their knowledge and skill is current, based on the standards of palliative care. In collaboration with the Manager of Clinical Operations, they are also responsible for the intake of admissions to Hospice.

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.

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.

Hospice Board of Directors


Graham Kemble - Chair
Keith Graham- Vice Chair
Margaret Anderson– Past Chair
Sue McLarty - Secretary
Jocelyn Badder
Joan Byng
Natalie Fitzgerald
Jessica Gehl
Aidan Gilhula
Melinda Katzman
Ashley McLellan
Mike Packer
Vishal Petal
Judy Smith