NON-UNION STAFF

In November 1993, Lynda Purpura joined the Ina Grafton team as an Administrative Assistant. Now as Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer, she coordinates and carries out the support needs of the Chief Executive Officer. She also provides clerical support for the Management Team. Lynda was educated as a Registered Nurse, but made a career change when she attended the Lifetime Learning Centre at the St. Catharines Collegiate and received a certificate from the Adult General Office Assistant Program and the Administrative Office Assistant Cooperative Program. Her interests include going to the gym, cycling, camping, and watching movies.

Jennifer Tirpko joined the Administrative Team in April 2001. As Administrative Assistant - Finance, she is responsible for maintaining the staff database and staff schedules in all departments, including finding replacements for staff who are ill, on vacation, etc., and processing payroll for the organization. Jennifer also performs other- human resources functions, including the administration of the group benefits plan. A lot of her time is spent providing clerical support to the Management Team when needed. Jennifer is a graduate of the Office Administration Executive Program at Niagara College (1998). After her day at Ina Grafton, Jennifer enjoys being at home with her family, exercising regularly, or watching a good movie.

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In June 1999, Bernice DeGuire joined the Administration Office staff as receptionist. In the role of Administrative Assistant - Leasing, Bernice is responsible for leasing, assists the Manager, Finance with the collection and entry of financial information, and assists the Manager, Volunteers in all aspects of the Volunteer Program. Bernice received a Medical Secretarial Certificate from Niagara College and spent 15 years in customer service. In March 2003, she completed a Volunteer Management course at Niagara College. Bernice enjoys baking, and spending time with her family.

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Melody Kerr officially joined the Ina Grafton team in October 2004, but she had actually been involved at Ina Grafton since 1997 as a volunteer assistant to Henry Goerzen, Pastoral Care Coordinator. Now as Administrative Clerk, Melody represents the first line of contact to the public. She maintains the resident database, the waiting list, and produces invoices for the Satellite Meal Service Program and Lower Level functions. She schedules Village and community activities and handles the cash register, mail, switchboard, and typing assignments. Prior to working here, Melody was an elementary school teacher for ten years and a Personal Support Worker for six years. Besides caring for seniors, she enjoys her church activities, singing, gardening, antiques, and the outdoors.

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