“I am a long time resident of Chatham, having attended St. Joseph’s and CCI schools and having worked in the nursing department at St. Joseph’s Hospital.  I also have experience in Long Term Care.  After completing my B.A. in Social Sciences, at the University of Windsor, I worked as a Marketing Coordinator in the Retirement Industry.  For the past five years, I was Executive Director and Director of Care for the Steeves and Rozema Residence in Kingsville. 

Most of my career entailed working with seniors.  I have a compassion for the elderly.  My parents emigrated from Holland with four young children and I saw firsthand the sacrifices they made for us to provide a good home. It is now time for my generation to say thank you by providing the care and respect owing to them.  They sacrificed much for us and asked for little in return.  The staff of Residence on the Thames promise to provide you with the highest quality of care and integrity, allowing you to continue your independence and support in the decisions you choose.”

"I came to Residence on the Thames five years ago, and I believe in the importance of the well being of the elderly. I enjoy coming into work, knowing that the residents here are getting the care that they deserve. Our staff members are like family, and together, we work as a team to be the best we can be."

"I joined the Residence on the Thames “family” in 1989. I consider family values to be of utmost importance. As Food Services Supervisor, I take a great deal of pride in planning menus and cooking a variety of nutritious home-style meals to ensure the well being of each resident. In addition to great food, we always try to create a family atmosphere for our residents’ dining experience."

“The residents and staff here are like family, which makes coming to work rewarding. My goal is to create activities that are joyful and exciting for our residents, whether we go bowling at the Bowlerama or stay at home and bowl with Nintendo Wii. I look forward to our new experiences together - shopping, luncheon and picnic outings, and concerts in the park. I am delighted at the opportunity to get to know our residents better. It is amazing what you can learn from them.”