Home Care in Nanaimo
Owners
Chris Wilkinson
Employment Background: Kinesiology
Tawnya Ketch
Employment Background: Forestry engineering / fitness training
Personally seeing a growing need for quality senior care in Nanaimo was all Chris and Tawnya needed to take on the challenge of bringing Nurse Next Door to their community. Helping people improve their lives was a catalyst for both to work in fitness related careers and also spurred their interest in Vancouver Island's first Nurse Next Door franchise.
The couple decided to vie for the franchise opportunity after receiving a tip from a good friend. Since being awarded a franchise, Chris and Tawnya have set a goal to build the leading senior care service in the central Vancouver Island region.
Nurse Next Door offers a wide range of one-on-one Home Care Services in Nanaimo.
Contact Info
Phone: 250.667.0190
Email: nanaimo@nursenextdoor.com
Please see our Nanaimo Home Care Careers page for information on current positions.
Read what they are saying about us!
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Happiness is U-shaped
Cowichan Valley Citizen - April 17, 2009
Whatever the case is, it seems universal that we go through this down swing through our middle years, and then come out of it and become happier again towards our 50s and beyond. Read more
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Do you know what a 'Zoomer' is?
Cowichan Valley Citizen - April 3, 2009
Zoomers want more out of life. Zoomers want to have fun, feel well, look well and enjoy the things they've spent their lives earning. Read more
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Caring for the caregiver: avoiding caregiver burnout
Cowichan Valley Citizen - May 28, 2008
Balancing commitments to work and aging loved ones can be an extremely trying ordeal and in many situations leads to what is known as 'caregiver burnout,' a condition involving fatigue, stress, anxiety and depression. Read more
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Caring for our loved ones, guilt-free
Cowichan Valley Citizen - May 23, 2008
What I mean is, if you saw how many seniors receive home care services from companies like Nurse Next Door, then imagine three to four times that receiving care from family members each day! Read more
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Poor sleep can create more health problems
Nanaimo News Bulletin - May 10, 2008
"Poor sleep can lead to a number of problems including a depressed mood, attention and memory issues and feeling tired throughout the day. Read more
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Business boom caters to elderly; One fifth of Nanaimo is over 65 years old, providing a target market for services
Nanaimo Daily News - February 12, 2008
Chris Wilkinson recently launched a Nanaimo-Cowichan franchise of Nurse Next Door, which provides health services at home. Read more
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Needs of Nanaimo seniors addressed
Nanaimo News Bulletin - February 9, 2008
The newest Nurse Next Door franchise, owned and operated by Vancouver Island couple Chris Wilkinson and Tawnya Ketch, will address the health-care needs of Nanaimo seniors by providing a viable alternative to long-term care facilities. Read more
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Travelling seniors urged to take care while abroad
Nanaimo News Bulletin - December 8, 2007
"A trip to a sunny destination can be a great experience but our seniors really should take care when travelling," said Kristan Ash, spokeswoman for Nurse Next Door, western Canada's largest in-home senior care provider. Read more
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Moms on shift to help elderly
Nanaimo Daily News - October 22, 2007
The "Mommy Shift" at Nurse Next Door Home Healthcare Services stretches from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., giving mothers time to see their children off to school and pick them up afterward. Employees are matched with clients in their own neighbourhoods and allowed to take time off whenever their children are not in school. Read more
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Avoiding burnout among caregivers
Nanaimo News Bulletin - February 10, 2007
"Most caregivers who struggle with the stress of their duties tend to feel guilty even for simply complaining," said Kristan Ash, director of operations for Nurse Next Door Home Healthcare Services. Read more
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Caring for aging parents
Nanaimo News Bulletin - November 11, 2006
"Families with aging parents need to deal with a number of issues in advance," says Kristan Ash, director of operations for Nurse Next Door, B.C.'s largest home healthcare . Read more
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Awards
| March 2009 |
Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce Sterling Award Finalist - Customer Service
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| September 2008 |
Nurse Next Door Franchise of the Year |
