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JUANITA BROWN
Supervisor for Supervised Access Services/Policy and Procedure Editor

Juanita brings many years of experience to our team coming from a position as Social Worker for the Province of Newfoundland where she worked in different offices across the province in the area of seniors and child and youth/correction clientele services.  

Upon retirement from her position as Social worker, she was not ready for full retirement.  When the opportunity came with the agency she accepted and is currently Supervisor in our Supervised Access Department.  

Juanita is also talented in Policy and Procedures and has been instrumental in organizing our accreditation status and editing our company policies and procedures.  She is also involved with Workplace Safety issues and offers great insight into any issues or concerns that might arise.

RUTH BOONE
Accounting Manager

Ruth brings a number of years experience in the field of customer service, accounting and management as well as Child, Youth and Family services.  Ruth has gained considerable knowledge and skills which are beneficial to her position with the agency as Accounting Manager from her experiences working at the Grace General Hospital, main office as well as her time at a senior citizens' home doing accounting and personal care.

While living in Ontario with her husband and three children, Ruth was promoted to manager of a microbiological company in Mississauga.  Initially, Ruth worked in customer service where she dealt with an international clientele base and eventually was promoted to Manager of Operations and Accounting.  While there, she helped create the company ISO system, implemented and audited.  

Upon becoming aware of a need for children in care needing homes, Ruth and her family opened up their home to children with special needs both mentally and physically or just in transition.  During this time she attended many seminars and training programs in Crisis Prevention Intervention, Mental Health Issues, Addictions, Rights of Individuals and Behavioural Management.

Ruth managed her husband's business in Canada/USA from 1990 and although her husband has retired they still maintain the business in Canada which she continues to manage.  Upon his retirement, Ruth and her family returned to her home province of Newfoundland and Labrador where she continued with free-lance typing of medical transcription reports for doctors of different professions all over Canada on-line.

Ruth graduated high school and also college where she obtained a certificate in Stenography/Bookkeeping.  She also obtained a degree from Ministry International Institute in theological studies.  Ruth completed several computer courses and also completed a course in Behavioural Management from MUN.  Ruth is a trained pianist and has taught piano for a number of years and was a music ministry leader for several years both in Ontario and Newfoundland.

Ruth's concern and passion for those in need is reflected in her present position as she assists and advises her co-workers in the day to day administration of CCHAI.

SHERRI EVELY
Staffing and Scheduling, Carbonear Office

Sherri was born in Newfoundland.  She married and ran a family business for approximately 10 years.

The couple moved to Ontario where Sherri worked in a car parts manufacturing factory as a team leader.  In 2009, they moved back to Newfoundland where Sherri obtained a diploma in PCA.  Sherri worked in a shoe and boot factory as well as a processing plant in Newfoundland.

Sherri, initially, worked for the agency as a Home Support Worker.  When the opportunity arose in the office for an office cler, Sherri delightfully accepted the position and has become a great asset to the team.  

Sherri is now the staffing/scheduling clerk at our Carbonear location and will be more than pleased to have you drop by for a visit or for information on our services or employment.

LEAH PENNEY
Recruitment Officer, Bay  Roberts Office

Leah was born and raised in a small community in Newfoundland.  Growing up, she knew she always wanted to help people and during her years in high school, she had thoughts of working in the health care community which led her to apply for a PCA/HSW course at the College of the North Atlantic where she graduated with honors.  Leah is also actively involved in her local Fire/Rescue team and has assisted on many calls.  

Leah has experience in home care from working with nearby home care agencies.  She started with CCHAI in 2019 as a personal support worker and when a position in our Carbonear office became available, Leah accepted the position as office administration assistant.  Not long after she started this position, the agency was growing and had a need to expand the "HR Dept".  When she was approached about this position, she gladly accepted the challenge and moved to our Bay Roberts Office to fulfil her new career.

Leah has become a great asset to the team at CCHCAI and if you are looking for a new job, please do not hesitate to contact her.

DONNA HOWLETT
Office Manager, CBS Office

Donna, for many years, worked in a team environment as a plant worker interacting with others with a vibrant and loving personality which would pave the way to a career in caring for those in need.  

Donna, in her own right, is a poet and has authored many poems and written books.  She is a kind and compassionate individual who found her niche when she started working for seniors in both private home settings as well as in institutional home settings where she managed, on her own, up to 50 patients at a time including those with dementia.  

This experience over the years has helped transition Donna to her present position as Office Manager for CCHAI in the Conception Bay South/St. John's and surrounding areas.  

Donna's attitude and kindness towards those in need of care can be seen in her everyday tasks as she endeavours to place the right match for her clients.    

LISA MELVIN
Office Manager, Mount Pearl Office

Lisa was born in Newfoundland.  She completed a course in Commercial Cooking and received her diploma.  She was a cook for some time with a renowned restaurant in the area.  Lisa went on to become an iron worker and had an unfortunate accident which changed the path of her life, requiring a less physical work environment.

A position of office clerk/home assessment officer became available in CBS office and she gladly accepted the offer and she was very excited about her new job assignments.  When the position of Office Manager became available, Lisa accepted the offer she is now the Office Manager at our Mount Pearl office.  Her experience and skills were a great fit for this position and it shows in her ability to interact daily with staff and clients in a very professional manner .