Our Team

Leadership

Sharon Toor
CEO

RN, BScN (Hon), MSN

Sharon administers, coordinates, and directs all activities at 147 Elder Street, supports the team, and ensures continued excellence in care. She identifies residents needs and establishes new services as needed which keep us at the forefront of care for persons with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

She has held progressive positions since 2004 within Public Health, Occupational Health as a Health Services Manager in the food industry, and as Director of Care, Executive Director, and Regional Director within the Retirement Sector. Sharon is recognized for her clinical knowledge and leadership strengths.

Sharon has a Master’s degree in Nursing and was a Sigma Theta Tau nominee. She has built her career on advocating for client-centered care and currently is part of the Ontario Retirement Communities Association’s (ORCA) Operations Committee where she actively participates in setting industry benchmarks.

Sharon has participated in two recent video conferences highlighting trends and changes in the retirement industry. These videos can be viewed below:

Comfort Life Series

ORCA Series

Melanie Lima-Ribeiro
Director of Care

BScN (Hon), RN

Melanie is a healthcare leader with progressive experience in clinical leadership positions within the Long Term Care, Retirement and ALC sectors. Melanie has always had a passion for seniors as her maternal grandparents played a vital role in her upbringing. Melanie lived with her grandparents until they passed.

At an early age, Melanie realized she enjoyed helping seniors, so at age 15 she started working part-time as a dietary aide in a Long Term Care Home in downtown Toronto. She immediately had a heart for the healthcare sector, especially the geriatrics populations, so she pursued nursing.

Melanie is passionate about resident- and family-centred care. Every individual is unique and their individual needs are unique. Melanie’s leadership skills allow her to build deep relationships with partners in the community and advocate for the well-being of those living with dementia.

Cindy Yack
Social Worker

BSW, RSW

Cindy is a Registered Social Worker who comes to us with a diverse professional background. She began her career working with children and their families before taking her career path in a different direction and switching to senior care. Cindy has worked with the Alzheimer Society of York Region supporting caregivers and their loved ones from a person centre framework. She has a strong understanding of Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias and knows there can still be happiness and positive memories made even after a diagnosis. Cindy looks forward to supporting the families and helping them create their own new memories.

Cindy is currently completing a diploma in concurrent disorders as she recognizes the needs to enhance her skills with the changing population. Her interest and education in geriatric psychotherapy will help her succeed in her role at Sagecare.

Cindy has a passion for animals and volunteers as a foster for rescue animals.

Navkiran Dhesi
Nurse Manager

BScN (Hon), RN

Navkiran has been a nurse for 11 years. She began working as an international RPN before graduating from York University with an Bachelors of Nursing (Honours). Navkiran has experience in Oncology, Surgery, and Emergency nursing. During her final clinical rotation at York, she gained exposure to the field of geriatrics and discovered a whole new passion. It was during this rotation that she saw the immense power nurses have to listen, care, and advocate for elders.

Navkiran joined the 147 Elder team as a Charge Nurse. Since then, owing to her exceptional clinical and leadership skills, she has been promoted to Nurse Supervisor and most recently to Nurse Manager. 

Navkiran has made it her mission to ensure elders, particularly those experiencing cognitive changes, have the opportunity to age well, with grace and dignity.

Navkiran is an elocutionist. She is trained in Indian Classical Music and is a certified makeup and henna artist. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family.

Tai Ma
Business Manager

Tai transitioned to Sagecare from a corporate accounting role. He brings with him a passion for finding efficiencies in day-to-day processes while providing outstanding customer service. In Sagecare, Tai has found a place to fully realize his desire to improve the experience of elders and their families as they navigate changing cognitive abilities.

In his leisure time, Tai enjoys reading, cooking, and caring for his two cats and one fiancé.

Omega Julien - Thompson
Recreation Supervisor

B.A.

Omega is originally from Montreal and moved to Ontario in 2022. She worked as a Recreation Therapist and Team Leader, for Alzheimer’s Groupe Inc in Montreal. Omega holds a degree in Community Recreation and Leadership Training and in Therapeutic Recreation Specialization program from Concordia University. Omega has a great passion for working with the aging population and specifically individuals with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Her philosophy is to not focus on the individual diagnosis, but to treat them with respect and dignity. Omega enjoys implementing programs and activities that stimulate the individual physical, social and cognitive functions. Being in this field is extremely rewarding for her and her goal is enhanced the quality of life of our amazing residents

Jessica Dionigi
Nurse Supervisor

BScN (Hon), RN

Jessica has held progressive leadership roles at Sagecare where she started her nursing career in 2020 as a Charge Nurse. She has continued to grow and develop her clinical skills and formed strong connections with residents and their loved ones. Jessica believes in a holistic approach to care that encompasses the psycho-social aspect of each individual and their lived experience, and this strongly influences her decision making process in working with staff, residents and their loved ones.

While studying nursing at Toronto Metropolitan University, Jessica realized her passion for working with seniors with cognitive impairments during her clinical placements at several Long Term Care homes across the city. During her time at Sagecare, she has made it her mission to not only meet every individuals needs, but to ensure that they flourish in their community.

In her free time, Jessica enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling, and enjoying quality time with her family.

Lisette Elipascua
Human Resources Generalist

MBM

Lisette is a goal-oriented, versatile leader with proven professional experience across manufacturing, logistics and healthcare covering the Operations and HR domains.

Lisette took up a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and later decided to pursue a master’s degree in business management specialized in Human Resources. Currently, she is pursuing the CHRL certification to further elevate her HR leadership capabilities.

With more than a decade of experience in the corporate world and handling people, she has demonstrated excellence at multitasking and quick integration into teams demanding analytical, communication and interpersonal abilities. She serves as the bridge between Management and the workforce ensuring that quality care services are continuously offered in the facility and providing a healthy workplace environment where people can thrive.

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