“What makes a caregiver wonderful is their heart. In other words, building a relationship and making the journey of care personal between the senior, their family and the caregiver”.
Shawn is a trained Respiratory Therapist and proud owner of Home Instead Senior Care. He earned his BA from Laurentian University, a diploma in Respiratory Therapy from Canadore College, an Advanced Respiratory Therapist Diploma in Science from California College of Health Sciences, and last, an MBA from the University of Phoenix.
Shawn grew up in North Bay Ontario where his parents and siblings continue to reside. For the past 15 years, Shawn has worked in both Canada and the US as a clinician and in management of several health programs including respiratory therapy, community care, cardiology, and diagnostic imaging in both tertiary and community centres. He is particularly proud of his achievements working in healthcare and the awards he received for his contribution towards excellence in leadership in professional development.
In addition to being a successful small business owner, Shawn is a dedicated father, husband, colleague, and friend. He lives in Edmonton with his wife Aarthi, son Ashton and their 10 month old baby boy Nikhil. Shawn has spent most of his adult life improving the quality of life for others. After a rewarding period spent developing the next generation of health care professionals both in clinical and academic settings, Shawn is eager to continue his journey of care by taking the lead, sharing his heart, and changing the face of ageing for seniors and their families.