New Vista employs over 250 workers and we are very proud of our skilled, professional staff, many of whom have been with us for more than ten years. We employ Registered Nurses (RNs) Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Care Aides, unionized support staff working in food services, laundry and maintenance and recreation and rehabilitation staff and music aides. Their dedication to providing quality care for our residents is unsurpassed and is reflected in their commitment.
Our Management Staff & Leadership Team
Darin Froese
Chief Executive Officer
Jun Asuan
Director of Human Resources
Tone Batt
Clinical Manager
William Chui
Manager of Finance
Kenny Eom
Director of Finance
Rosa Go
Clinical Manager
Trina Hawco
Manager of Tenant Services
Helle Johansen
Director of Care
Suzanne Johnston
Manager of Executive Services
Johnny Jung
Director of Development and Capital Assets
Jeannie Poon
Manager of Support Services
Mirela Radu
Manager of Maintenance
Pam Sahota
Manager of Recreation and Therapeutic Programs and Volunteers
Kim Sofko
Clinical Manager
RNs, LPNs and Care Aides
Registered Nurses are on duty at the Care Home 24 hours a day, assisted by Licensed Practical Nurses and trained and qualified Care Aides, all committed to providing a high level of care, support and assistance. Languages spoken are primarily English plus we have staff who can speak Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, Punjabi and Tagalog.
Our Resident Care staff are responsible to ensure resident’s day-to-day needs are met.
Support Workers
Our experienced support workers provide food services, laundry, maintenance and housekeeping. In the new Care Home, laundry and kitchen are located on the main floor with a dedicated service elevator. The Food Services department operates in a state-of-the-art kitchen which is managed by an experienced member of the Canadian Society of Nutrition Managers, the Pacific Society of Nutrition Managers and holds a certificate in Nutrition Science from Stanford University. A Korean cook provides meals for our Korean Canadian seniors on the 2nd floor who are thankful for the familiar and distinct cuisine. In addition, New Vista has a Registered Dietitian to work in tandem with the manager and clinical team.
Therapy Professionals
Professionally trained therapeutic service providers are also contracted by the New Vista Care Home to help in providing a wide range of supplementary programs and services for residents including, Music Therapy and Strength Training.