05/07/2026
A Day in Simaril
Meet Kris Carino, House Leader at Blenheim.
A typical day in Kris’s role involves balancing direct support, advocacy, and the day-to-day coordination needed to make the house run smoothly.
Her day often starts by catching up on correspondence and making KR her tea and snack. After program, the evening might include medications, errands, appointments, community outings, or a stop at Tim Hortons for hot chocolate and Timbits.
“KR is the boss,” Kris says.
KR has a very playful and mischievous personality, so there is always lots of laughter throughout the evening. She enjoys spending time on her iPad, bouncing on her exercise ball, and keeping staff on their toes with jokes and little pranks.
Kris shared that one thing people may not realize about this role is how much relationship-building is involved in the work.
“It’s the small everyday moments, consistency, and trust that make the biggest difference in a person’s life.”
For Kris, this work is a constant reminder of how important laughter, patience, and human connection are in everyday life 💙
Interested in meaningful work that makes a difference?
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