Lindsay Wong

Job Title
Care Aide

Department/Location
Deep Cove Lane – Kiwanis Care Centre

How long have you worked at VCH?
Two and a half years

Tell us what you do at VCH in one or two sentences:
I provide comfort and safety to the residents to ensure that they feel relaxed when I’m there.

What’s your favourite thing about your work?
When staff get together to sing happy birthday to residents with a small cupcake and a candle. It makes me feel that even though they are in our care, they are not forgotten on special days.

Which True North goal does your work contribute to the most?
Provide the best care

One thing we might be surprised to learn about you:
I use to be a hairdresser, so I still try to do some hairstyles on the residents if the resident’s length of hair and the equipment are appropriate.

Three things you always have in your fridge:
Cheese, wine, mayonnaise.

Who or what inspires you?
My grandma inspires me to become strong. She had 7 children and moved here in Canada and embraced the rain/snow just for a better future for her children.

Most healthy habit:
My most healthy habit is sticking to a lifestyle change to better my health and mind.

Favourite vacation spot:
My favourite vacation spot is Guam. Not many people have heard about this island. The ocean water is clear, and it has beautiful sunsets.