About Us
Respite Care in York Region
York Region Respite Care supports the clients of all walks of life in the community. We are able to provide in home care for whatever you and your family need. We provide personal care, life skill training, support in the community or day programs, overnight care, implement physio. Our goal is to match you with a great worker and maintain consistency throughout your care.
Individualized care plans are made for all our clientele. We currently support many clients in home, group home, retirement home, and hospital. YRRC has partnered with many organizations to be able to utilize different funding bodies to provide longer consistent care through our agency with one staff. This in it self leads to longer, consistent support for our clientele.
York Region Respite Care was created to provide support for the developmental disability, mental health, alzhiemer, dementia population.
All of our staff have many years of experience and compassion to support the above population. Their experience is what bridges the gap in care for our clientele and aids in supports of the families that care for them.
Vision Statement
Our vision is to provide quality care for our patients.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to improve the health of those we serve through leadership, advocacy and the partnerships we engage in our community.
Value Statement
York Region Respite Care provides a collaborative holistic approach to client care. Respect, collaboration, transparency, and openness are at the heart of everything we do. These values empower, inspire and guide how we work with our clients and their families.
We're committed to treating every one of our clients with respect and dignity. We welcome and support people of all backgrounds and identities. Learn more about our committments to our clients below.
Meet Our Team
Melissa Joisten RN Owner & Operator
Melissa spent over two decades working in the community of York Region. In that time, it made her realize the growing need of consistency of care and advocacy for this population and this became the birth of York Region Respite Care in 2017. Consistency of staff and clients are our number one priority. She continues to work with multidisciplinary teams to maximize the growth of all our clientele.
Joanne Dick Field Supervisor
Joanne is available to all our staff for ongoing training, support and conflict resolution. Her professionalism and heart make every problem quickly turn into a solution.
Lyssa Biney Staffing Coordinator
Lyssa Brings to our team years of management and coordination as well as a positive outlook on all situations. She is always available to support our staff in finding the best schedule and matching clients to their skill sets.
Molly Joisten Vice President Billing & Payroll
Molly oversees all our billing department and manages payroll. Her ongoing attention to detail keeps us all happy and inline.
Adina A. Head of Human Resources
Adina works around the clock finding us the best staff to support all our clientele. Adina also handles new intakes of clients to ensure we match the best staff for our clientele
Why Choose Us?
In-home programming provided by qualified experienced staff
Support for medically complex, dual diagnosed clientele
Our staff are available to assist with medication and remind clients to take them on time
All members of our team have many years of experience and are always updating and improving their skill sets
We strive to improve the quality of life
and health of everyone we work with.
If you are interested in our respite care services, please call us at 905-928-9772 or contact us below.
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