Irene Martens

Job Title
Rehab Assistant

Department/Location
GF Strong

How long have you worked at VCH?
For almost 28 years.

Tell us what you do at VCH in one or two sentences:
I do hand classes with wax (then range of motion exercises), sewing and ordering supplies, to just name a few. I also listen to the clients when they need to vent or when they just have questions and I can help direct them where they should go to find what they are looking for, or if I don’t know, then I direct them to someone who does.

What’s your favourite thing about your work?
The people.

How does your work contribute to the VCH True North goals?
I help, within the team, our clients towards a stronger lifestyle and give them some strategies to cope.

One thing we might be surprised to learn about you:
I come from a family of 10 children.

Three things you always have in your fridge:
Water, milk, onions.

Who or what inspires you?
My clients.

Most healthy habit:
I drink lots of water.

Favourite vacation spot:
Victoria.