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The Greater Trail Hospice Society

Meet Our Staff

Jen Savage - Hospice Care Coordinator

Having moved to Trail in 2004 with my husband, 2 littles and another on the way, I was struck by the sense of community this city offers. Being able to raise our kids in a beautiful, caring environment has been an amazing experience. As the kids got older I knew it was my time to find a way to give back to the community and I have through Trail Hospice. I receive such satisfaction in matching clients to a Friendly Visitor volunteer, knowing this makes their week a little brighter, and finding bedside volunteers for the acute clients knowing they have somebody there to hold their hand and talk to them. Knowing we provide peace and comfort makes this job a joy. Jen Savage Hospice Care Coordinator Greater Trail Hospice Society 250-364-6204

Ali Fillmore - Nav-Care Coordinator

Hi, I'm Ali. I was born and raised in Trail and after living on the west coast since the early 90s,

I have finally returned to the lush greenery of this area that we love so dearly. While living in

Victoria I completed a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.

For approximately 25 years, I have been volunteering with various organizations such as BC Schizophrenia Society, Big Brothers and Sisters, Vinyasa Yoga for Youth, the End of Life Doula Association of Canada, Vancouver Hospice Society, and as of late, the Greater Trail Hospice Society. For the last 25 years I have also been advancing my skills in designing and delivering leadership and personal development programs, coaching executives and teams, teaching meditation and mindfulness, and providing heart-led support to people in their last stage of life. If you are out and about you are likely to find me frequenting Zee Crepes on weekends! Nav-Care contact: 250-368-7347 or trail.navcare@gmail.com

Suzann Self - Care Giver Coordinator

Hello, I’m Suzann Self. My husband and I moved to Trail in the spring of 2021 for his

employment. Since then we have thoroughly enjoyed the beauty of the West Kootenays and

getting to know the amazing people who call this place home.

Being new to Trail, it was absolutely a privilege to take Hospice training and volunteer as a

friendly visitor. I have greatly enjoyed working with my clients in the various care homes in

Trail. Sometimes we play cards, read stories, and talk about their families and memories. I

have developed close friendships within Hospice and being able to volunteer in the

community with Hospice has helped make the West Kootenays feel like home. I am really

looking forward to working with the GTHS and meeting so many new people in this beautiful

place we call home.

We have two children, a son in Law School in North Carolina and a daughter at U of A

working on her Master’s degree in Animal Cognition. We also have a lovable mutt named

Piper and two cats (all inherited from our animal loving daughter!)

Prior to moving to the West Kootenays I was an elementary school teacher for 15 years. I

loved teaching, but I am looking forward to a new chapter and challenge in my life as the

GTHS Caregiver Support Coordinator.

In my free time I love to hike, bike, canoe, paddle board, birding (essentially anything to do with nature) spend time with my husband,

read and cook.

Care Giver contact: 1-888-212-2337 ext. 4 or trail@wkbcaregiver.org

Rebecca Potter - Office Support and Social Media Manager

Hi, I'm Rebecca Potter. I immigrated to Canada from Ocean County, New Jersey in 2020 after

marrying my partner the previous year. Since coming to Canada, I have been blessed with a

growing support network of family and friends that I've found are some of the most gracious

and caring people I have ever met. I worked in childcare for twenty years prior to working for

hospice and have always wanted to be in a career where I can help care for others as I find it

very emotionally rewarding. I feel fortunate to have found a place for myself in Hospice

where I can make use of my arts education and computer skills. You may have seen my work

if you're following Hospice on social media. I've met many of the volunteers in the last few

months at the Christmas party, meetings and seminars; I've learned so much from them, as

well as the Board and my fellow staff members. They've helped me understand and cope

with the grief and hopelessness I've felt in recent months after my step-father's cancer

diagnosis. In my off-time I unwind with video games, books, occasional creative writing and

watching series like "Murder, She Wrote" & "Miss Fisher's Mysteries".

Kootenay Internet Solutions
The Greater Trail Hospice Society

Meet Our Staff

Jen Savage - Hospice Care

Coordinator

Having moved to Trail in 2004 with my husband, 2 littles and another on the way, I was struck by the sense of community this city offers. Being able to raise our kids in a beautiful, caring environment has been an amazing experience. As the kids got older I knew it was my time to find a way to give back to the community and I have through Trail Hospice. I receive such satisfaction in matching clients to a Friendly Visitor volunteer, knowing this makes their week a little brighter, and finding bedside volunteers for the acute clients knowing they have somebody there to hold their hand and talk to them. Knowing we provide peace and comfort makes this job a joy. Jen Savage Hospice Care Coordinator Greater Trail Hospice Society 250-364-6204

Ali Fillmore - Nav-Care

Coordinator

Hi, I'm Ali. I was born and raised in Trail

and after living on the west coast since

the early 90s, I have finally returned to

the lush greenery of this area that we

love so dearly. While living in Victoria I

completed a Bachelor of Science in

Psychology.

For approximately 25 years, I have been volunteering with various organizations such as BC Schizophrenia Society, Big Brothers and Sisters, Vinyasa Yoga for Youth, the End of Life Doula Association of Canada, Vancouver Hospice Society, and as of late, the Greater Trail Hospice Society. For the last 25 years I have also been advancing my skills in designing and delivering leadership and personal development programs, coaching executives and teams, teaching meditation and mindfulness, and providing heart-led support to people in their last stage of life. If you are out and about you are likely to find me frequenting Zee Crepes on weekends! Nav-Care contact: 250-368-7347 or trail.navcare@gmail.com

Suzann Self - Care Giver

Coordinator

Hello, I’m Suzann Self. My husband and

I moved to Trail in the spring of 2021

for his employment. Since then we

have thoroughly enjoyed the beauty of

the West Kootenays and getting to

know the amazing people who call this

place home.

Being new to Trail, it was absolutely a

privilege to take Hospice training and

volunteer as a friendly visitor. I have

greatly enjoyed working with my

clients in the various care homes in

Trail. Sometimes we play cards, read

stories, and talk about their families and memories. I have

developed close friendships within Hospice and being able to

volunteer in the community with Hospice has helped make the West

Kootenays feel like home. I am really looking forward to working

with the GTHS and meeting so many new people in this beautiful

place we call home.

We have two children, a son in Law School in North Carolina and a

daughter at U of A working on her Master’s degree in Animal

Cognition. We also have a lovable mutt named Piper and two cats

(all inherited from our animal loving daughter!)

Prior to moving to the West Kootenays I was an elementary school

teacher for 15 years. I loved teaching, but I am looking forward to a

new chapter and challenge in my life as the GTHS Caregiver Support

Coordinator.

In my free time I love to hike, bike, canoe, paddle board, birding

(essentially anything to do with nature) spend time with my

husband, read and cook.

Care Giver contact: 1-888-212-2337 ext. 4 or trail@wkbcaregiver.org

Rebecca Potter - Office Support

and Social Media Manager

Hi, I'm Rebecca Potter. I

immigrated to Canada from

Ocean County, New Jersey in

2020 after marrying my

partner the previous year.

Since coming to Canada, I

have been blessed with a

growing support network of

family and friends that I've

found are some of the most

gracious and caring people I

have ever met. I worked in

childcare for twenty years

prior to working for hospice

and have always wanted to be

in a career where I can help

care for others as I find it very

emotionally rewarding. I feel fortunate to have found a place for

myself in Hospice where I can make use of my arts education

and computer skills. You may have seen my work if you're

following Hospice on social media. I've met many of the

volunteers in the last few months at the Christmas party,

meetings and seminars; I've learned so much from them, as well

as the Board and my fellow staff members. They've helped me

understand and cope with the grief and hopelessness I've felt in

recent months after my step-father's cancer diagnosis. In my off-

time I unwind with video games, books, occasional creative

writing and watching series like "Murder, She Wrote" & "Miss

Fisher's Mysteries".