ABOUT
NOVA
The delivery of high-quality healthcare has been the cornerstone of the NOVA (formerly VON) nurses' mandate since 1911. At NOVA West Island, experienced, caring, and dedicated professional staff and volunteers work together to improve the quality of life for vulnerable adults, youth and families in 16 municipalities: Baie d'Urfé, Beaconsfield, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Dorval, Île Bizard, Île Perrot, Kirkland, Lachine, Pierrefonds, Pincourt, Pointe-Claire, Roxboro, Senneville, Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, Ste-Geneviève and Terrasse-Vaudreuil.
Our mission is to enhance community well-being through no-cost, in-home nursing care for palliative and oncology patients, as well as supportive bereavement programs for children and adults. Additionally we provide, at minimal cost, personalized home-support services and a stimulating senior activity program for adults with neurocognitive impairments.
Last year, our non-profit organization cared for 827 vulnerable people on the West Island of Montreal through one or more of our programs. This does not include the enormous positive impact we have on caregivers, the public healthcare system and the community at large.
NOVA West Island offers a range of services free of charge or at low cost through the financial support of individuals, foundations, corporations, municipalities, community groups and through Fundraising activities. Our programs include:
HISTORY OF NOVA
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
Virginia Bell | BSc. retired business owner
President
Robert Donald | B.A. B.C.L. Executive Director CCAA
Vice-President
Tom Thompson | Retired management
Treasurer
Kathleen Greenfield | MEd Ed Psych Counseling, Communication
Secretary
DIRECTORS
Dr. Andreea Iancu | Medical Advisor
Christiane Messier | BAdmin, Retired Pharmaceutical HR Exec
Judith Amyot Russaouën | B.A., M.A., retired Airline Supervisor
Kathleen Greenfield | MEd Ed Psych Counseling, Communication
Matt Del Vecchio | President, Lianas Senior Transition Support
Sylvie Denis | MBA, Retired Pharmaceutical Executive
Elizabeth Parker | President & Founder, Thrift Shops for NOVA
Edith L'Homme | Vice President, Thrift Shops for NOVA
HONORARY DIRECTORS
Anne Myles
Dave Aucoin
OUR TEAM
ADMINISTRATION
Ashley-Ann Gordon, TRS
Senior Activity Program Coordinator
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Bozena Bortkiewicz
Marketing and Communications Agent
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Irene Hum
Accounting Assistant
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Lori Vinaric, Social Worker, MSW
Adult Bereavement Support Group Facilitator
Louise Boissonneault, BAA
Fundraising and Communications Manager
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Lucie Brodeur
Fundraising Agent
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Marie - France Juneau
Executive Director
describes NOVA West Island programs
Marie-France Juneau, RN, BScN, MScN
Executive Director
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Meghan Harnum, MA, ATPQ, CGP
Carousel Bereavement Program Coordinator
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Michelle Banham
Administrative Assistant and Home Support Coordinator
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Sarah Young, Social Worker, MSW
Adult Bereavement Support Group Facilitator
Tina Sigalos
Accounting Manager
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NURSES
Andrea Cooke, RN, BA, MScN
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Carole Béluse, RN
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Emilly Macaulay, RN, BScN
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Leslie Mitchell, RN., BScN
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Marianne Chartier RN, BScN
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Nancy Pauletto, RN, BScN
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THRIFT SHOPS FOR NOVA
Carmen Fabio
Manager
SENIOR ACTIVITY PROGRAM
Alena Principe
Barbara Gut
Barbara Smith
Eseosa Christian-Agholor
John-Logan Xayaphone
Kristen Monique
Maxine Lybert
Nancy Robertson
Pam Wieler
William Xayaphone
HOME HEALTH AIDES
Anna Estrada
Anesta Sam
Anicia Ambris
Audrey Grizzle
Charles Okungade
Claire Williams
Line Courcelles
Omosivie Peggy Ofere
Todd Bedbrook
Winnie Namusisi
Home Health Aide (HHA)
Make a meaningful impact by providing compassionate personal care, companionship, and support with daily living activities to individuals and families in their homes. This role follows the established policies, procedures, and high standards of NOVA West Island, ensuring care that truly makes a difference in our community. Click here to see the detailed offer.
If this opportunity resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you!
Please send your cover letter and CV to us via fax (514) 695-8432 or email: info@novawi.org