Tanya Lessard is a personal support worker (PSW) at South Centennial Manor in Iroquois Falls, Ont. Tanya says she gained a lot of experience by attending SEIU Healthcare’s Fall Academy. “I can definitely say the program was life-changing. I learned a lot and increased my confidence, which is something that is difficult for me to do.” Tanya applied for the
Myrtle Morrison is a PSW at Revera Kennedy Lodge Long Term Care Home in Scarborough, Ont. Myrtle participated in the facing management stream of SEIU Healthcare’s 2018 Fall Academy. Myrtle was born in Jamaica and raised by her loving grandmother. She emigrated to Canada when she was 19 years old to move in with her mother and stepfather. Unfortunately, the
Christine Outridge has been a personal support worker (PSW) at Grace Villa Nursing Home in Hamilton since 2005 and is a chief steward with SEIU Healthcare. The Fall Academy was a very important experience for Christine as she needed the support of her fellow members after the passing of both her mother and aunt around Remembrance Day.
Joana Anderson is a personal support worker (PSW) at Maynard Nursing Home in Toronto and steward with SEIU Healthcare. Having attended the organizing your workplace stream at the Fall Academy, she shares how her educational experience has been a positive influence on her stewardship.
Jocelyn Borras is a full-time registered practical nurse (RPN) at Cooksville Care Centre in Mississauga, Ont. She says she enjoys canvassing during Team Up campaigns because she can track her own growth as a leader and see other members come together as a team for change.
Koffi Agbogbe is a personal support worker (PSW) at Manor Marochel in Ottawa, Ont. He has canvassed with Team Up twice and shares his thoughts on speaking with members about the importance of voting.
Dernell George is an RPN at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto and she helped facilitate the organizing your workplace stream at the Summer Academy. Dernell is on the Nursing Division Executive Board and she is one of the members of the SEIU Healthcare WAVE Training Program.
Jeff Doyle is a PSW at CarePartners living in Roslin, Ont., which is close to Belleville. Jeff participated in the facing management stream at the 2018 Summer Academy.
Bernadette Solis works in housekeeping at a long-term healthcare facility, Extendicare Medex, in Ottawa. Bernadette participated in the political activism stream at the 2018 SEIU Healthcare Summer Academy.
