VHA Home HealthCare

VHA Home HealthCare We're a not-for-profit charitable organization that offers 24/7 health care and support services.

When it comes to experienced PSWs, Felister is a true veteran. With 22 years of experience working at VHA Home HealthCar...
12/30/2025

When it comes to experienced PSWs, Felister is a true veteran. With 22 years of experience working at VHA Home HealthCare, she’s shared so many experiences with her clients.

“My favourite memories are the small breakthroughs, when someone smiles again, opens up for the first time, or starts believing in themselves. Those moments mean everything,” says Felister.

She initially chose to become a PSW because of experiencing her own challenges in life and knows first-hand how powerful peer support can be. Through her work, she has the opportunity to use her own strength to give hope and help to others.

For shining gems like Felister, working at VHA is more than just a career, it’s how she shares her gift of compassion and caring with her community.

To find out why people like Felister choose to build their career at VHA, visit our careers page: https://www.vha.ca/careers/

From our family to yours, have a safe and happy holiday season.For our frontline care providers who will be working duri...
12/24/2025

From our family to yours, have a safe and happy holiday season.

For our frontline care providers who will be working during the holiday, thank you for your dedication and commitment to our clients.

12/23/2025

As we wrap up 2025, Kathryn Nichol, VHA’s President and CEO shares her reflections on a milestone year that celebrated our 100th anniversary and key progress across our strategic priorities.

From strengthening partnerships and expanding evidence-informed care to supporting our dedicated home care teams, this year was filled with meaningful achievements that will shape the future of care at home for the next hundred years.

Thank you to our clients, families, team members and partners for your trust and commitment throughout 2025. We look forward to continuing this important work in the year ahead.

Read the full message on our website and join us in watching our 2025 reflections video.
https://www.vha.ca/news/reflecting-on-2025-a-year-end-message-for-vhas-president-and-ceo/

Each year, the VHA Leadership Awards celebrate individuals who exemplify VHA’s commitment to leadership excellence. Thes...
12/22/2025

Each year, the VHA Leadership Awards celebrate individuals who exemplify VHA’s commitment to leadership excellence. These awards recognize those who inspire others, lead with integrity, and strengthen the culture of compassion that defines our organization.

This year’s Building Bonds that Matter Award recipient, Dorothy Muiruri, Manager of Community Programs and Partnerships, is known for her ability to foster trust, inclusion and collaboration. For Dorothy, leadership is about creating authentic relationships where everyone feels heard, valued and supported. “Building bonds that matter means that everyone at VHA has a place and an active role to play as we serve our clients,” she said.

Dorothy’s story reminds us that meaningful connections are at the heart of great leadership and that caring for one another is just as essential as caring for our clients.

Read more about Dorothy’s inspiring approach to leadership:
https://www.vha.ca/news/building-bonds-that-matter-with-leadership-award-winner-dorothy-muiruri/

WE’RE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE BLACKNORTH INITIATIVE AND VHA FUTURE LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP!The BlackNorth Initiative, in par...
12/18/2025

WE’RE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE BLACKNORTH INITIATIVE AND VHA FUTURE LEADERS SCHOLARSHIP!

The BlackNorth Initiative, in partnership with VHA, is awarding $2,000 SCHOLARSHIPS to Black students pursuing post-secondary education in Canada.

Are you a Black student in high school or currently enrolled in a Canadian college or university? Click the link to learn more and see if you qualify.

🗓 Applications close JANUARY 18, 2026

🔗 Apply via the link:
https://www.vha.ca/news/vha-home-healthcare-expands-partnership-with-blacknorth-initiative-to-empower-the-next-generation-of-leaders-through-new-future-leaders-scholarship-program/

In one of Longwoods latest articles, VHA leaders Sandra McKay PhD and Alistair Forsyth offer practical guidance for heal...
12/17/2025

In one of Longwoods latest articles, VHA leaders Sandra McKay PhD and Alistair Forsyth offer practical guidance for health care organizations looking to move from curiosity to capability with AI adoption. Through focusing on organizational readiness, governance, workforce capacity, and ethical integration we can ensure tools deliver real clinical and operational value.

From building internal AI skills to establishing governance and aligning with frontline needs, the framework highlights how thoughtful implementation helps drive better outcomes for patients, providers, and systems alike.

Read this essential piece for health care leaders, innovators, and change agents who want to turn AI promise into practical impact:
https://www.longwoods.com/content/27774/insights/a-practical-blueprint-for-enabling-ai-use-in-healthcare-organizations

As the end of 2025 approaches, we look back, not only the past year but at a century of VHA Home HealthCare providing es...
12/16/2025

As the end of 2025 approaches, we look back, not only the past year but at a century of VHA Home HealthCare providing essential support and care across Ontario.

Join us in remembering and celebrating 100 years of care, delivered with heart and led by science with our digital yearbook: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/91ce97788c.html

Thank you to everyone who took part in our centennial celebrations and our deepest gratitude to the staff and service providers who make the care we deliver possible.

The latest issue of Voice – VHA’s monthly newsletter is out now! Read our year-end message from VHA’s President and CEO,...
12/15/2025

The latest issue of Voice – VHA’s monthly newsletter is out now!

Read our year-end message from VHA’s President and CEO, Kathryn Nichol, learn about how we did in 2024-25's Client Experience Feedback Report, and so much more!

Find the full version here: http://createsend.com/t/d-303ABA088E44742E2540EF23F30FEDED

Roderick is the kind of nurse who always puts his clients first. Kimberly met Roderick when he was assigned to provide p...
12/12/2025

Roderick is the kind of nurse who always puts his clients first. Kimberly met Roderick when he was assigned to provide palliative care for her mother, Alma.

“We really hit the jackpot when we were assigned Roderick,” says Kimberly. “Watching a family member decline while in palliative care is emotionally exhausting, so to know that we have Roderick looking after my mother relieves so much stress for my family.”

She was so impressed that she called VHA to share how much she appreciated the care Roderick showed her mother. “His compassion just shines through. The kindness and sincerity he shows my mother are the same as if she were his own family member. Whenever he’s here, we know she’s in the best hands.”

Nurses and care providers like Roderick symbolize the exceptional care, delivered with heart, that our clients receive every day. Thanks to nurses like him, palliative patients and their families can rest assured that VHA is providing the best care possible in the comfort of their own homes.

Learn more about palliative care at VHA:
https://www.vha.ca/services/palliative-care/

12/11/2025

Every year, VHA selects 10 recipients for our Client Choice Award. One of this year’s deserving winners is Janet, a Personal Support Worker.

Janet works with clients, to make sure they have the care they need, when they need it most. And, in Juliette’s case, her being there to deliver care saved Juliette’s life. Watch Janet’s video to learn how she’s providing care, delivered with heart, at VHA.

Find a full list of this year’s winners and their tribute videos here:
https://www.vha.ca/news/celebrating-vhas-2025-client-choice-awards/

How might we have known? Using data to better understand 30-day hospital readmission rates of homecare clients helps imp...
12/10/2025

How might we have known? Using data to better understand 30-day hospital readmission rates of homecare clients helps improve health care in Ontario across the board.

By using real-world data to inform policies, we can reduce the likelihood of hospital readmittance, which contributes to the goal of improved client outcomes, reduced congestion in hospitals, and lower health care costs. For instance, results showed that even a modest increase in homecare of 2 additional hours of personal support care per week significantly reduced the likelihood of returning to the hospital within 30 days.

Study insights by VHA’s Marianne Saragosa, PhD, Katheirne Zagrodney, PhD, Sandra McKay, PhD, and Emily King, PhD demonstrate how effective home care, delivered with heart and led by science can make health care better for all Ontarians.

Read the full paper here: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/11786329231211774

Each year, the VHA Leadership Awards celebrate team members who demonstrate exceptional leadership and inspire others ac...
12/09/2025

Each year, the VHA Leadership Awards celebrate team members who demonstrate exceptional leadership and inspire others across the organization.

This year’s Empowered Everyday Award recognizes Darryl Pineda, Supervisor, Records Management and Digital Processes, for his dedication to helping others succeed, sharing knowledge generously, and fostering teamwork built on trust and collaboration.

Read how Darryl empowers his colleagues, leads with positivity, and helps strengthen our culture dedicated to excellence: https://www.vha.ca/news/vha-empowered-everyday-leadership-award-winner-darryl-pineda/

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Toronto, ON
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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
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