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.
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Our mission is to address the unmet needs of communities through the development and delivery of professional, innovative health services.
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Last year, our non-profit organization cared for 746 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. Please refer to our Annual Report to ascertain how our human resources and your donations are being used, as well as an overview of all our accomplishments in 2023-2024.
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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:
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HISTORY OF NOVA
DIRECTORS
Dr. Andreea Iancu | Medical Advisor
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Christiane Messier | BAdmin, Retired Pharmaceutical HR Exec
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Kathleen Greenfield | MEd Ed Psych Counseling, Communication
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Matt Del Vecchio | President, Lianas Senior Transition Support
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Sylvie Denis | MBA, Retired Pharmaceutical Executive
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Elizabeth Parker | President & Founder, Thrift Shops for NOVA
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Edith L'Homme | Vice President, Thrift Shops for NOVA
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HONORARY DIRECTORS
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Anne Myles
Dave Aucoin
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OUR TEAM
ADMINISTRATION
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Marie-France Juneau, RN, BScN, MScN
Executive Director
ext. 201
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Robyn Ruckenstein
Donations and Accounting Agent
ext. 211
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Tina Sigalos
Accounting Manager
ext. 206
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Michelle Banham
Administrative Assistant and Home Support Coordinator
ext. 207
Marie - France Juneau
Executive Director
describes NOVA West Island programs
PROGRAM COORDINATORS​
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Ashley-Ann Gordon, TRS
Senior Activity Program Coordinator
ext. 216
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Lori Vinaric, Social Worker, MSW
Adult Bereavement Support Group Facilitator
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Meghan Harnum, MA, ATPQ
Carousel Bereavement Program Coordinator
ext. 210
Louise Boissonneault, BAA
Fundraising and Communications Manager
ext. 212
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Bozena Bortkiewicz
Marketing and Communications Agent
ext. 214
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Sarah Young, Social Worker, MSW
Adult Bereavement Support Group Facilitator
NURSES​
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Carole Béluse, RN
ext. 204
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Emilly Macaulay, RN, BScN
ext. 213​
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Julie Bossé, RN., BScN
ext. 202
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Laura Garcia, RN.,
ext. 203
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Leslie Mitchell, RN., BScN
ext. 205
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Marianne Chartier RN, BScN
ext. 209
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Nancy Pauletto, RN, BScN
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SENIOR ACTIVITY PROGRAM
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Alena Principe
Barbara Gut
Barbara Smith
Eseosa Christian-Agholor
Gayle Smith
John-Logan Xayaphone
Kristen Monique
Maxine Lybert
Nancy Robertson
Pam Wieler
William Xayaphone
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HOME HEALTH AIDES ​
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Anna Estrada
Anesta Sam
Audrey Grizzle
Charles Okungade
Claire Williams
Line Courcelles
Meghan Brandt
Todd Bedbrook
Winnie Namusisi
JOB OFFERS
Home Health Aide
​​We are looking for dedicated people to work in the West Island, from 32nd Avenue in Lachine to Pincourt. Variable availability. Automobile required. ​Click here to see the detailed offer.
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Activity Health Aide for Senior Activity
Program: Activity Centers, In-Home & Virtual
We are looking for dedicated individuals to work in the West Island with seniors with a neurocognitive impairment. Automobile required. Click here to see the detailed offer.​