Premier Homecare Services - Etobicoke
We are a Canadian owned and operated company with a commitment to giving respect and independence to the elders in our communities.
Our Business Philosophy
Our in home care allows seniors to remain independent in their homes for as long as possible. We provide compassionate care at home and personalized eldercare services designed to help seniors and their families with important decisions through life's transitions. We carefully match our caregivers to your specific homecare needs, and personally introduce you to each new caregiver.
Our Purpose
We recognize that among the elderly, persons with disabilities, and anyone else for that matter, there is a growing desirability, and increasing need - to receive respectful and liberating self-directed care at home, wherever home is.
Our Vision
We envision a homecare revolution, a future where private homecare providers led by Premier Homecare Services cooperate seamlessly with not-for-profit and public organizations and professionals to provide widely accessible, self-directed and liberating in-home care services across the social continuum.
Home Care in Toronto - Etobicoke and surrounding area. We Live Here!
The Premier Homecare Services office is located in the heart of Islington Village in Etobicoke and is independently owned and managed by Gael and Gary Hepworth, long time residents of Etobicoke. They are proud to provide seniors care, Alzheimer's care and living assistance services in the community they live.
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OUR TEAM
SHEILA SILZER RN - Nurse Consultant
Sheila has 35 years experience in the health care field and has held positions in both advanced clinical roles and hospital administration. She worked for extended periods in the community, acute care hospital and long term care settings.
She is a graduate of Kingston General Hospital School of Nursing and also earned a Honours BA from York University and a diploma from Ryerson in critical care.
Sheila has experience in discharge planning, oncology, palliative care and naturopathic nursing and she has a longstanding interest in health promotion, gerontology and healthy aging.
Sheila brings an additional level of health care expertise and experience to Premier Home Care Services. She enjoys delivering presentations to health care professionals in the Etobicoke and west Toronto community.
GAEL HEPWORTH -
Director of Care
A graduate of York University, Gael has managed compassionate health, wellness and recovery programs for not only herself but her family, friends and community for over 20 years. Gael has developed a deep understanding of how our health care system works and how to get the help needed. She is able to apply this knowledge in advising and helping others as they navigate the health care system.
Gael is very active in the community. She currently is a Board member of Plaut Manor, a Non Profit Housing facility. She is also an active member of the
Alzheimer's Society of Toronto, CFUW,
the MS Society of Toronto, the Toronto Integrated Partnership for Seniors (TIPS) and the Etobicoke Elders Network.
Working closely with our Nurse Consultant, Gael focuses on client care by providing free home assessments and designing care plans to meet the unique needs of each client situation. She believes in helping those suffering from dementia continue to have an engaging life through
Montessori Methods for Dementia.
GARY HEPWORTH -
Managing Director
Gary has over 25 years experience in human resources management. He is very focused on hiring compassionate, caring caregivers. He recruits caregivers who have graduated from recognized PSW programs and have experience providing in-home care and alzheimer's care. His comprehensive recruitment process includes phone and in-person interviews, reference checks, and full background and criminal checks. He also ensures that our caregivers maintain current with their CPR and First Aid Training.
Gary is a Certified
Fit Minds Cognitive Coach.
Gary is very active in the Etobicoke community. He is a Director of the
Rotary Club of Etobicoke which holds the Annual Rotary
Toronto Ribfest taking place on Canada Day weekend in Etobicoke.
Gary is the founding Chair of the
CARP Chapter in Etobicoke with over 3,000 members which supports a '
New Vision for Aging' for Zoomers
.Our mandate is to promote and protect the interests, rights and quality of life for Canadians as we age.
Moses Znaimer and Gary Hepworth shown at the launch of the CARP Etobicoke Chapter on April 18, 2012.
Gary is Vice-Chair of the
Village of Islington BIA also known as the Village of Murals located along Dundas Street West in Etobicoke. Sponsors of the Islington Health and Wellness Fair.
He also is a volunteer speaker with
Osteoporosis Canada's 'Speaking of Bones' program and delivers presentations throughout the community. Have you had a bone density test (BMD) lately?
The photo above shows Gael and Gary taken outside the Premier Homecare office in front of one of the famous, award winning murals in the Village of Islington, Etobicoke.
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Compassionate and dependable in home care, nursing home and retirement home services at a reasonable cost. We don't aim to be the biggest... just the best!
Senior care customized to your needs! Specializing in Alzheimer's and Dementia care in Etobicoke and western Toronto areas.
With over 40 caregivers on staff we're available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Seniors Homecare Services in Toronto - Etobicoke and surrounding area!
We are also registered with the
Department of Veterans Affairs and we provide personal care and housekeeping support for our veterans.
