Mikkayla is currently studying Psychology at Brock University and volunteering with the Outpatient Stroke Program in the Steve Ludzik Centre for Parkinson’s Rehab at Hotel Dieu Shaver. Mikkayla has been volunteering at Hotel Dieu...
Current Position/Role: Case Manager in the Social Work Department
How long have you been with HDS? Two and a half years.
What is the best part about your job? ...
Current Position/Role? Clinical Dietitian
How long have you been with HDS? I have worked at HDS for 13 years.
What is the best part about your job? One of the...
Current Position/Role: Assistant
How long have you been with HDS? 25 years
What is the best part about your job: VARIETY! Work is never dull for me! In addition...
Celine is adamant to make the best of what she is given. "I’m so thankful to Hotel Dieu Shaver for giving me this part of my life back. People don’t think about the future. But they need to, and they need to know that Hotel Dieu Shaver is there to help."
Current Position: Communication Disorders Assistant in AAC
How Long: 23 years
What is the best part of your job: My role involves teaching people to use their...
“I appreciate what Hotel Dieu Shaver has done for me. I didn’t know anything about the programs and services and the patients that are helped here. It’s the best place to get back on your feet.”
Stephanie Ray has been a Physiotherapist at Hotel Dieu Shaver for the past 15 years. Her love of physical activity is what drew her to the profession. Nowadays she is not only representing HDS, but our country as well.
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Joy Dusek arrived at Hotel Dieu Shaver Rehab nearly ten years ago after a horrific automobile accident. The accident took her boyfriend's life and left Joy with some brain trauma. Upon arriving to Hotel Dieu Shaver, Joy was greeted by Mary Kukaryshen (Mary K), Registered Practical Nurse. The brain trauma caused Joy to speak Dutch when she awoke, and ironically Mary K was also Dutch and could speak fluently. The conditions could not have been better.
As a retired engineer and sales manager, math and science always came easy to Phil – until his stroke. Today, Phil is given homework tailored by his therapists to help him regain his comprehension of letters and numbers.
