Our Team
Meet the Team:
Our office staff is just as diverse as our caregivers. Meet the faces behind the people that you email and talk to on the phone.
Mike has over 36 years working primarily in the IT/Telecommunications industry. His past experience ranges from Operations, Procurement, Process design to Account management.
He is an “out of the box” thinker who is always looking for a better way of delivering service. Mike’s passion for working at WRC is in part due to his Dad’s suffering and passing from Alzheimer’s. His Dad was fortunate enough to have an amazing Caregiver who provided much needed respite for Mike’s Mom and as a new companion for his Dad. Mike’s passion to fight Alzheimer’s lead him to create the Grey Matters charity hockey team to raise money for support and a cure. His hobbies include hockey, sailing and family.
Laura has been a team member at Wild Rose Caregivers since 2014 when she first began as a Health Care Aide working closely with clients in the field. Upon beginning her role as Field Supervisor, she developed Positive Behavioural Supports/Autism training and awareness that sparked a desire to learn more about those with developmental disabilities.
Now as Clinical Manager, Laura is passionate to support Field staff, clients and families to achieve a framework of care that best suites everyone’s needs; not only with hands on nursing tasks, but with understanding the essence of those who are served by Wild Rose caregivers and how we can best support those with developmental disabilities.
In her spare time, Laura enjoys many interests including spending time with her family, knitting, camping, hiking in the mountains and participating in community events.
Andrea is excited to be part of a company who focuses on maximizing the independence of so many individuals. Andrea is dedicated to helping people and aims to make a positive difference in people’s lives. She has worked as a licensed practical nurse in various settings including homecare, trauma, E.N.T. and orthopedics. As a nurse, Andrea’s goal is to provide excellent client-centered care. This includes ensuring a safe environment, appropriately trained staff and working with clients and families to build the right, specific care plan. As well, Andrea recognizes the importance of assessing and meeting the ever-changing needs of each person. Her goal is to make every client, family and caregiver feel heard and supported. When not working, Andrea loves to travel, garden and spend time with her friends and animals.
Martha might be the first person you meet if you are a new employee at WRC. Her life passion is inspiring people to reach their full potential, which is exactly her focus as our HR person.
As first-generation immigrant to Canada, Martha can relate to many of our caregivers and clients that are grateful to call this beautiful country home. Originally from Colombia, you can bet she still enjoys cumbia, coffee and arepas.
Martha also enjoys quality time with family and friends as well as traveling and exploring new places. In the evenings you will often find her networking on social media and growing her online business in the hair care industry.
At her office you’ll find a selection of personal development books, but her Audible app holds a more extensive library in audio format. She can recommend a few authors that have impacted her life.
Martha’s goal is to leverage resources to build a strong employee force that continues to make WRC a leader in home care.
Alberta completed her HCA course at NorQuest College and WRC is her first employer. Alberta loves to be out in the field training caregivers or working with clients. It gives her great satisfaction to see her clients and or their families happy at the end of her shift.
Alberta has live in London, England for 7 year and really enjoyed their rich culture, especially, Horse Guards Parade which takes place every morning in Central London. She likes to travel mostly to Africa to visit family.
In her spare time, Alberta likes to drive to quiet places to enjoy the beauty of nature. She also enjoys cooking for family and friends on holidays ad special occasions. Her main goal is to make everyone around her HAPPY!
Meet Margarita (Maggy). Our newest addition to the WRC clinical team. Margarita was raised in Spain and moved to Canada at the age of 13. She learned English as a second language and eventually obtained her HCA certificate through Nightingale Academy. Margarita has always had a passion for helping others through emotional support, understanding, compassion and kindness.
When not at work, you will find Margarita spending time with her kiddos or helping out in the community. Margarita has many passions, some of which include gardening, crafting, writing and instilling hope in others. One of her superpowers is finding rainbows in the dark.
Rebecca is our "lady of many hats". She is our Training Coordinator; making sure that the caregivers get all of the classes that they need. She is our Safety Coordinator; ensuring that all of the caregivers and clients are kept safe and well. She is also our resources expert; she gathers information from the community and puts it all in one place for all of our clients and caregivers to access.
When Rebecca isn't working at Wild Rose, she is a food blogger, certified food judge and social media influencer for Edmonton and area, an advocate for shopping and eating locally. She also volunteers her time to various fundraisers to eliminate homelessness in Edmonton.