What do you enjoy about the work you do?

Being able to help someone regain their independence or their ability to do tasks or activities that they enjoyed before their illness or injury. That by far the most rewarding part of this job.

Do you have any skills or talents that most people don’t know about?

In my own mind I have many talents! However that view may not be shared by others. One thing about me that surprises many people is that I was a Nationally Ranked cross-country skier when I was younger and was ranked as high as 4th in Canada when I was in my early teens.

If you weren't at work right now, what would you love to be doing?

Camping, spending time with my 2 wonderful children, being outdoors or playing sports.

Tell us something interesting about yourself that most people wouldn't know or guess:

I like hardcore rap and heavy metal.

What is the most memorable thing about your time with MEDIchair?

Our 20th Anniversary Celebration where we had a learning day with Occupational and Physical Therapists from all over the North and a wonderful customer appreciation day. That was followed by a private party for family, friends, and colleagues where some great memories and stories were created.

What do you like most about the people you work with?

We have amazing staff who make coming to work fun each and every day. I also get to work with my sister everyday, which has been great.

What do you enjoy about the work you do?

I love working with customers. I strive to make the customer experience and the staff experience a positive one. I also really enjoy getting to work with my brother. We have the opportunity to see each other daily and share in the stress as well as the good times.

Do you have any skills or talents that most people don’t know about?

No...I am completely skill-less, the skills I do have, I share constantly, with everyone...

If you weren't at work right now, what would you love to be doing?

Spending time with my amazing family. Either my extended family, my mom and dad who started the business, my brother and his family, my in-laws or my immediate family which consists of my wonderful husband and three great kids, Jaxson, Cooper, and Sacha.

Tell us something interesting about yourself that most people wouldn't know or guess:

Although others feel I am an open book, I am actually super private.

What is the most memorable thing about your time with MEDIchair?

I think for me the transition of Chris and I taking over the business is the most memorable. It was something we both planned for a long time with my mom and dad. During those first few months, realizing the end goal that we had been working toward was being achieved was pretty amazing.

What do you like most about the people you work with?

Everything! We have the world's greatest staff. They are kind and helpful and a tremendous amount of fun. Every one of them has a great sense of humour and we laugh loud and often.

Do you have any skills or talents that most people don’t know about?

Of course

If you weren't at work right now, what would you love to be doing?

Snowmobiling

Tell us something interesting about yourself that most people wouldn't know or guess:

I like to cook

What is the most memorable thing about your time with MEDIchair?

Phil's Birthday cake

What do you like most about the people you work with?

Their happy demeanor

Do you have any skills or talents that most people don’t know about?

Sewing.

If you weren't at work right now, what would you love to be doing?

Reading, hiking, canoeing.

Tell us something interesting about yourself that most people wouldn't know or guess:

I love chickens and currently own horses and chickens.

What is the most memorable thing about your time with MEDIchair?

Having someone cry when receiving their equipment, saying it was like Christmas morning and they were so blessed to have access to it so they could finally get out of their house.

What do you like most about the people you work with?

They make me laugh, and get my sarcasm.

Do you have any skills or talents that most people don’t know about?

No.

If you weren't at work right now, what would you love to be doing?

Social events with my girlfriends.

Tell us something interesting about yourself that most people wouldn't know or guess:

I had the New Year's baby in 2006.

What is the most memorable thing about your time with MEDIchair?

Festival of Trees Senior’s Lunch.

What do you like most about the people you work with?

Easy going, fun and great to work with.

Do you have any skills or talents that most people don’t know about?

Gardening, especially my flowers. I love to cook and bake especially on a cold winter day.

If you weren't at work right now, what would you love to be doing?

Walking my dog or golfing. Doing some type of work around the house.

Tell us something interesting about yourself that most people wouldn't know or guess:

Amateur handy woman. I can change faucets, replace water pumps on a washing machine. Minor electrical, changing exhaust fans. I can build a fence all by myself. It's a good thing my dad lives across the street so I can borrow his tools.

What is the most memorable thing about your time with MEDIchair?

Way too many to count. Working here is family to me so how do you pick one thing?

What do you like most about the people you work with?

Who says I like them LOL. They get my sarcastic sense of humor.

What do you enjoy about the work you do?

Helping nice people and seeing the smiles on their faces getting out and around.

Do you have any skills or talents that most people don’t know about?

For 3 years I was a heavy-duty mechanic and I was also a foreman’s assistant/chargehand for 3 years.

If you weren't at work right now, what would you love to be doing?

Drinking beer, hunting, out walking Ted, sleeping, cleaning, visiting friends, watching Graham Norton clips or other comedy on YouTube.

Tell us something interesting about yourself that most people wouldn't know or guess:

I am secretly a millionaire!

What is the most memorable thing about your time with MEDIchair?

Starting to work there.

What do you like most about the people you work with?

I can't say.. I guess they are niceish!

What do you enjoy about the work you do?

The smiles and gratitude from customers and I love working with my hands.

Do you have any skills or talents that most people don’t know about?

I used to be an auctioneer.

If you weren't at work right now, what would you love to be doing?

Camping or playing golf.

Tell us something interesting about yourself that most people wouldn't know or guess:

I learned how to auction at 15yrs old and have been on my own since I was 14.

What is the most memorable thing about your time with MEDIchair?

The learning, laughs and the feeling I get when people are so appreciative for helping them.

What do you like most about the people you work with?

I get along with everyone and I get the upmost respect from everyone. The other staff is so helpful and patient in my learning of the company and I feel right at home.

Do you have any skills or talents that most people don’t know about?

Wood work

If you weren't at work right now, what would you love to be doing?

Golfing

Tell us something interesting about yourself that most people wouldn't know or guess:

I’m a big Star Trek Fan.

What is the most memorable thing about your time with MEDIchair?

The people I got to help.

What do you like most about the people you work with?

All have great attitudes and most are pretty funny!