VHA Home HealthCare

09/04/2026

For Marion and her family, being able to receive palliative care at home meant comfort, familiarity and the support of a dedicated care team every step of the way. From nursing and PSW support to equipment, symptom management and guidance for her daughter Suzanne, the team helped make it possible for Marion to remain at home surrounded by the people, pets and place she loved.

Read Marion and Suzanne’s story and discover how compassionate, coordinated home care can support both clients and their families during life’s most difficult moments:
https://www.vha.ca/blog/it-takes-a-village-one-familys-palliative-care-experience/

09/03/2026

A decline in personal hygiene isn't always a normal part of aging. It can be an early sign of underlying physical, cognitive or mental health challenges. If you’ve noticed an aging loved one having difficulty keeping up with their typical self-care, it’s important to approach the change with curiosity and compassion rather than judgment.

Learn what to watch for, how to approach the conversation with compassion, and when it may be time to seek additional support:
https://www.vha.ca/blog/understanding-hygiene-decline-in-older-adults/

09/03/2026

Are you a Registered Nurse, Registered Practical Nurse, Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist looking for an opportunity to grow your career in the exciting world of home healthcare?

Join us at VHA’s Open House Career Fair on Saturday, Sept. 12 to learn more about career opportunities and meet our team.

Are you an OT or PT living in Ottawa? Virtual interviews are available for qualified candidates.

Learn more and register: bit.ly/4gOtoWi

09/02/2026

For patients with complex care needs, going home after a hospital stay can make a meaningful difference. But getting there safely requires the right care, coordination and support.

For five years, the NYCARES program has brought together North York General, home care and community teams to provide personalized care to patients in their own homes.

From nursing and personal support to rehabilitation, pharmacy and primary care, NYCARES demonstrates what’s possible when health care teams work together to meet the needs of patients and their families.

Read how community partners, like VHA, are helping more people recover safely at home: https://www.oha.com/news/providing-essential-care-to-patients-in-the-comfort-of-their-homes

This year, the North York Community Access to Resources Enabling Support (NYCARES) program celebrates five years of helping North York General (NYG) patients with complex care needs recover safely in the comfort of their own homes. Since launching in 2021, the program has supported patients and thei...

09/01/2026

The future of health care is not just about using AI. It’s about using the right AI.

At VHA Home HealthCare, we’re taking a practical, responsible approach to AI by identifying specific challenges and choosing the right solution for each one.

From using AI to streamline recruitment, to piloting AI scribes that could reduce documentation time for care providers, to developing our own ChartCoach solution to improve nursing documentation, we’re exploring how technology can support better care and stronger experiences for clients, families and our teams.

And innovation doesn’t happen without oversight. VHA’s AI, ethics and data governance committees help ensure our AI solutions are implemented responsibly, securely and transparently.

Learn more about VHA’s approach to responsible AI adoption in Canadian Healthcare Technology: https://www.canhealth.com/2026/08/28/the-right-ai-tools-one-home-care-organization-is-paving-the-way/

08/31/2026

As summer comes to an end, we celebrate the successful completion of another cohort of summer students at VHA.

For over ten years, VHA has been proud to take part in the Canada Summer Jobs program, providing students and recent graduates with the skills and knowledge they need to successfully build their careers.

Congratulations to our summer students who have completed or will soon complete their placements. We hope you enjoyed your summer at VHA and wish you all the best as you continue your professional growth journey!

08/28/2026

It’s that time again! The latest issue of Voice, VHA’s newsletter is out now. Join us and catch up on all the latest news at VHA.

Read about Jenn’s experiences volunteering at VHA, learn how medications can affect heat tolerance and sun sensitivity, discover why changes in seniors’ hygiene can occur and more.

Read the full issue and subscribe today so you never miss out on another issue again: https://www.vha.ca/recent-news/newsletter-voice/

08/27/2026

Meet Nenita — a skilled PSW who has been providing care to VHA clients for 28 years.

She has a true gift for working with seniors and even supports one client who is 104 years young. What’s her secret? Building meaningful personal connections. After years of caring for many of the same clients, Nenita has built deep, trusting relationships that make a lasting impact.

With nearly three decades of experience, Nenita also has a wealth of knowledge to share with the next generation of Personal Support Workers. Through VHA’s preceptorship program, she helps train and mentor new PSWs, passing along the skills and insights she has gained throughout her career.

Thanks to dedicated care providers like Nenita, clients and colleagues alike thrive. Her compassion, commitment and expertise help VHA continue delivering the highest quality of care to clients and their families.

Learn more about VHA’s commitment to client-centred care here: https://www.vha.ca/for-clients/client-centred/

08/26/2026

For the past five years Zenebework has been a PSW at VHA. During her time caring for clients, her philosophy has centred on one thing: love. “I love my work,” she explains. “I love my clients and they love me.” She’s even had a client where the dog loved her so much it would cry after she left!

Her love also extends to the rest of her team including her supervisor and coordinator who are always there to support her when she needs it.

For Zenebework, working in a job she loves is why she choses to work for VHA and why she recommends it to others. To learn more about what makes VHA so special, visit the careers section of our website: https://www.vha.ca/careers/

08/25/2026

Did you know some medications can affect how your body handles heat and increase your sensitivity to the sun?

For older adults and people taking certain medications, hot weather can bring added health risks. Knowing which medications may affect heat tolerance or sun sensitivity, staying hydrated and taking simple precautions can help you stay safe this summer.

Learn what to watch for and how to protect yourself during hot weather: https://www.vha.ca/blog/how-medications-affect-heat-tolerance-and-sun-sensitivity/