We Are IH: Nurse loves ‘challenge’ of serving Okanagan community

Linda said the goal of the long-term care program is to support clients 19 years and older  (mostly seniors) so they can remain in their home. This includes:

• Making home visits to complete comprehensive nursing assessments
• Putting in-home support in place
• Facilitating attendance to Interior Health’s adult day programs
• Providing information about community resources and supportive housing
• Assisting with assessments for government-funded assisted living and long-term care homes

“I work together with the client and often their family members as a team to provide supports to meet the client’s needs,” Linda said.

Outside of work, Linda loves long walks on the beach or hikes with her dog; she jokes that she sometimes lets her husband, Daryl, tag along. She has been an avid CrossFitter for over 10 years now, which is something she says keeps her fit and is an enjoyable activity to take part in with her husband and two adult sons. She also has a “love-hate relationship with golf,” getting out and swinging the clubs at least once a week.

“I’m a very competitive person, and yes I do keep an eye on the stats to ensure I’m a leader both at work and play,” Linda said. “I’m also pretty handy and can install an irrigation system or wire a three-way switch with a dimmer.”

Linda says she’s really looking forward to grandchildren in the near future.

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