Our success is based on the contributions of all of our staff. Our management team leads by example in delivering our values and mission.
Chief Executive Officer – Janet Simm
As Chief Executive Officer, Janet is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of Shoreham. It is her aim to fulfill the organization's mission, vision and values and ensuring residents receive the highest quality of care possible. Janet is committed to helping individuals, families and communities experience optimal health and success. She has a reputation for working collaboratively and keeping the needs of those being served at the centre of her work.
In 2014, Janet became President and CEO for Northwood. Before joining Northwood, she was Vice President Health Services at the South Shore District Health Authority. Earlier positions were with the Health Association of Nova Scotia; the Continuing Care Branch of the Nova Scotia Department of Health; and VON Canada (NS Branch).
Janet is a Registered Nurse and received her Bachelor of Nursing Degree (With Distinction) from Dalhousie University. She believes in continuing education and is presently completing her Master of Health Administration at Dalhousie on a part time basis.
Contact Janet: 902-275-5631 ext 8234 or send an email.
Manager of Food & Nutrition Services – Melissa Houghton
As Manager of Food & Nutrition Services and Clinical Dietitian, Melissa Houghton is responsible for high quality nutritious meals for Shoreham's 90 residents.
In her management role Melissa directs, supervises and coordinates all activities in the Food and Nutrition Department. As the Clinical Dietitian she is responsible for meeting the residents' nutritional needs through menu planning and development, nutritional and dysphagia assessments and reviews.
Contact Melissa: 902-275-5631 ext 8229 or send an email.
Manager of Recreation and Volunteer Services – Niki Rodenhizer
As Manager of Recreation and Volunteer Services, Niki Rodenhizer is Shoreham's "jack of all trades" and is in daily contact with residents. She coordinates and oversees a lively and holistic recreational program for residents to enhance their overall quality of life. These activities are made possible through the support of her team of Recreation programmers and more than 150 trained volunteers.
Contact Niki: 902-275-5631 ext 8235 or send an email.
Nursing Services Manager – Samantha Winter
The Nursing Services Manager leads the nursing staff of Shoreham Village in providing excellent and respectful care for residents while supporting them in maintaining their independence. They also oversee the Clinical Nursing program, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Infection Control and the Palliative Care program. The manager collaborates with all departments in providing quality services to the residents at Shoreham. The role includes a focus on continuous quality improvement, resident and employee satisfaction, risk management, fiscal management, internal communication and health and safety.
Contact Resident Care: 902-275-5631 ext 8245 or send an email.
Nursing Services Manager – Danyka Devost Haley
The Nursing Services Manager leads the nursing staff of Shoreham Village in providing excellent and respectful care for residents while supporting them in maintaining their independence. They also oversee the Clinical Nursing program, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Infection Control and the Palliative Care program. The manager collaborates with all departments in providing quality services to the residents at Shoreham. The role includes a focus on continuous quality improvement, resident and employee satisfaction, risk management, fiscal management, internal communication and health and safety.
Contact Resident Care: 902-275-5631 ext 8246 or send an email.
Manager of Staffing and Care Support – Anita Wilwand
The Manager of Staffing and Care Support is responsible for daily staffing and advance planning. She oversees the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy program. She collaborates with all departments in providing quality services to the residents at Shoreham. The role includes a focus on resident and employee satisfaction, and safety.
Contact Anita: 902-275-5631 ext 8246 or send an email.
Manager of Support Services – Gaye Ernst
As Manager of Support Services at Shoreham Village, Gaye Ernst makes sure that Shoreham is well maintained, clean and safe. She ensures the home meets industry and provincial standards for best practice and most importantly the needs of our residents. She oversees the environmental services, laundry and maintenance teams. Gaye also chairs the Emergency Planning Committee, which ensures safety procedures and related training are in place.
Gaye came to Shoreham in 1989 after completing her training as a medical secretary. She began in the Business Office and served as its manager before moving to her current position in 2007.
Contact Gaye: 902-275-5631 ext 8227 or send an email.
Occupational Health and Infection Control Specialist – Kim Croft
Contact Kim: 902-275-5631 ext 8242 or send an email.
