Ravines

Haisam (Sam) Sourchi

General Manager

Sam has been with Alavida for the past 9 years as both Hospitality Manager and now in his current role as General Manager at The Ravines. In his role as General Manager Sam brings with him 19 years of experience in Ottawa’s busiest restaurants and hotels and during that time Sam has developed a great passion for the food and service industry. Sam has a superior understanding of the business and at the same time he fosters an environment of positive collaboration with his management team and his employees. As a General Manager Sam graces residents daily with his inviting personality and exceptional interpersonal skills and his passion for making a difference in the life of each and every resident is transparent. Sam has an open door policy and his honest, open communication is truly authentic.

Connor McLeod

Lifestyle Specialist

Connor comes from a retail background, where he has over 10 years of experience and is proud to have built and managed a number of very successful teams. He was drawn to joining the team at Ravines Retirement by the same thing that motivated him in his previous career, his desire to make a meaningful, positive impact in others’ day to day life. In his role as Sales and Marketing Manager, Connor seeks to understand the unique needs of each individual and to exceed these needs, ensuring a consistently world class experience.

Outside of work, Connor enjoys going to the movies, reading, and spending time with his friends, family and pets. He is also working towards completing his Bachelor’s Degree with a major in English at Queen’s University.

Rebecca Smith

Director of Care

Rebecca has been a part of the Ravines nursing team for the entire Pandemic and was a big part of the vaccination process. During her tenure, she worked in nursing and proved herself to be a loyal advocate for the residents and staff. Rebecca first came to Ravines as an agency nurse, bringing an exciting energy to the team. Her nursing background gives her an improved insight into how to maximize resident care, and her abilities lead her team to continued success.

Michael Pitruniak

Concierge Manager

Michael studied carpentry and masonry at Algonquin College in Perth, majoring in the restorative aspects of heritage buildings. From there, he worked with industry leaders in the trades to further his experience. In his spare time, he can be found with his wife of 8 years, and their 4 year old daughter. Michael likes fishing, swimming, and hiking the path less traveled.

Michele Brydges

Office Manager

Michele has always had a passion for seniors. Her very first job was working as a nurse’s aide while attending school. Michele has an education in Social Work as well as years of administrative experience. Michele says, “It’s not a job but an opportunity that I’ve been blessed with to provide a service to the seniors and their families at the Ravines.”

Amanda Bento-King

Food Service Manager

Amanda has been in the hospitality, culinary sector for over 20 years. She has a college diploma in culinary management and hotel restaurant management. She has held multiple roles as a food service manager in many retirement homes over the years. Amanda’s greatest passions are to meet and exceed customer service for our residents and a passion for all foods. “The honesty of our residents is fantastic. Good or bad, making sure that they are happy in their home is my greatest goal and I look forward to this challenge for years to come.”

Alena Bharath

Recreation Manager

Alena is excited to be joining the management team at The Ravines. Earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science as well as her Bachelor’s Degree with a double minor in Gerontology and Women’s Studies from Ottawa University, Alena is motivated to always demonstrate her educational knowledge in her career. She has worked in a variety of retirement homes and memory care floors over the past four years as a recreation aide, which has led her to seek a management position. Working at The Ravines as the Team Lead Recreation Aide for a year, she has gained valuable knowledge and experience to take on this new role. In her spare time she enjoys staying active, knitting, and spending time with her family and friends. Alena feels very fortunate to be able to bring happiness and joy to The Ravine’s residents.

Dr. Dy

Doctor

Dr. Dy is described as a compassionate and knowledgeable practitioner who puts his patients and their families first. He takes the time to explain medical matters in a manner that is understandable and helpful; his patients are extremely fortunate to be in his care.