Menno Place
Smitha Varghese has several years of work experience in the healthcare field. Smitha began their career as a Registered Nurse in various acute care hospitals from 2002 to 2011. Smitha then worked as a Registered Nurse at Northwood in 2012 before moving to Retirement Concepts, where they continued their role as a Registered Nurse until 2017. From 2017 to 2019, Smitha worked as a Registered Nurse at Fraser Health Authority. In 2019, they joined Menno Place as a Manager of Care, and in 2020, they were promoted to the position of Director of Care and Quality Improvement Lead.
Smitha Varghese's education history is as follows:
From 2021 to 2022, Smitha attended The University of British Columbia and obtained a degree in Health Leadership, specializing in MHLP-SC.
In 2020, Smitha studied at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, focusing on Long Term Care Administration/Management.
Between 2014 and 2016, Smitha attended Selkirk College, where they earned an Advanced Diploma in Geriatric Nurse/Nursing.
From 2008 to 2012, Smitha pursued their Bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at the Indira Gandhi National Open University.
Between 1999 and 2002, Smitha studied at the Poona Hospital and Research Centre School Of Nursing in the field of Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Additionally, Smitha holds a GNC(C) certification in Geriatric Nurse/Nursing from the CNA.
Menno Place
Menno Place is one of BC’s largest campuses-of-care providing residential care, assisted living, home support and independent living to 700 residents in 6 buildings on 11 acres. Founded in 1953 by the Mennonite Benevolent Society, we have been privileged to serve the physical, emotional, spiritual and relational needs of thousands of residents and their families. In 2013, we celebrate 60 years of providing care to such residents in our community. Our goal is to continue to provide a vibrant community built on generosity, respect, mutuality and Christian compassion.