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 address the unmet needs of communities through the development and delivery of professional, innovative health services.
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.
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
DIRECTORS
Dr. Andreea Iancu | Medical Advisor
Christiane Messier | BAdmin, Retired Pharmaceutical HR Exec
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
Irene Hum
Accounting Assistant
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Marie-France Juneau, RN, BScN, MScN
Executive Director
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Michelle Banham
Administrative Assistant and Home Support Coordinator
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Tina Sigalos
Accounting Manager
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Marie - France Juneau
Executive Director
describes NOVA West Island programs
PROGRAM COORDINATORS
Ashley-Ann Gordon, TRS
Senior Activity Program Coordinator
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Bozena Bortkiewicz
Marketing and Communications Agent
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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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Meghan Harnum, MA, ATPQ
Carousel Bereavement Program Coordinator
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Sarah Young, Social Worker, MSW
Adult Bereavement Support Group Facilitator
NURSES
Carole Béluse, RN
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Emilly Macaulay, RN, BScN
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Julie Bossé, RN., BScN
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Laura Garcia, RN.,
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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
Children Bereavement Program Counsellor
Plays a vital role in providing and overseeing compassionate grief and bereavement counselling
for children and youth through the Carousel Program. This program is grounded in community
need, offering meaningful support to young individuals navigating loss. In special circumstances,
services may also extend to adults, ensuring care is available when it’s needed most.
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: mfjuneau@novawi.org