#VillaHeroes: Daisy Provido, taking a chance to follow her dream Meet Daisy Provido, a Personal Support Worker (PSW) at St. Joseph’s Villa. She was hired at the Villa in 2015, seven years after obtaining her PSW certification, and has been with the Villa ever since. It has become her second home and one of the…
April 19, 2021 Comfort & Care in Community Newsletter A year of silver linings at the Villa – #VillaHeroes: over two decades of service at the Villa . . As we approach HEROES gala on June 2nd, we continue to share the incredible stories of the staff, caregivers and residents at St. Joseph’s Villa. Our latest two…
#VillaHeroes: No mission too big or small for Adrian Grigorescu, Maintenance Lead Hand Meet Adrian Grigorescu. He is the Maintenance Lead Hand at St. Joseph’s Villa, and an integral part of our community. The Maintenance Team is a vital organ of St. Joseph’s Villa. Their day-to-day duties vary based on the facility, staff and…
#VillaHeroes: A legacy of compassionate care – It has been said the greatest essence of life is to be of service to others. This principle is one that Elaine Ford lives her life by. At 71 years old, Elaine is still driven by her passion for caring for others and teaching younger generations who enter…
April 2, 2021 Comfort & Care in Community Newsletter Wishing you a blessed Easter! – Happy Easter long weekend! . . Easter is a time to celebrate the renewal and restoration of life. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought us a year full of hardships, but we can lean on this Easter season to bring us positivity and hope…
– #VillaHeroes: Bonded by a family tradition Some consider family to be the compass that guides them through life. It’s the beacon of hope and ray of light through the toughest of times. This is especially true in the case of sisters Maureen and Maria, and their niece Nicole, who have collectively served at St.…
Warmhearted. Determined. Empowering. These three words perfectly describe Kate Gallant, a Therapeutic Recreationist (TR) at St. Joseph’s Villa. It all started when she was in high school, completing a co-op placement in the TR department at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Her love for the profession was apparent and she later pursued an education in Mohawk College’s…
March 19, 2021 Comfort & Care in Community Newsletter Meet the incredible Heroes behind the PPE #VillaHeroes: Meet the heroes behind the PPE . St. Joseph’s Villa Foundation has been deeply inspired by the bravery and dedication of our essential staff who stand on the front-lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. They have truly exemplified…
Sharing Their Stories St. Joseph’s Villa Foundation has been deeply inspired by the bravery and dedication of our essential staff who stand on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. They have truly exemplified what it means to be a health care hero, keeping our most vulnerable populations safe and finding the silver lining through the…
March 5, 2021 Comfort & Care in Community Newsletter Introducing HEROES, our 20th Annual Gala event HEROES, our 20th Annual Gala event The past year has been challenging for us all, particularly for residents and essential workers in long-term care homes who are sadly most impacted by COVID-19. When we look back upon this year,…
