Who we are
Our dedicated team at Just Like Family Home Care in Calgary is committed to truly transforming lives with our home care services. We strive to meet your needs, allowing you to enjoy a comfortable and independent life. We provide the support and companionship of an extended family through our senior care at home in Calgary, Chestermere, High River, Langdon, Okotoks, Priddis, Strathmore, Airdrie, Carstairs, Crossfield & Cochrane.
Our team members
A compassionate team providing senior care at home in Calgary, Chestermere, High River, Langdon, Okotoks, Priddis, Strathmore, Airdrie, Carstairs, Crossfield & Cochrane
Karen Skoretz
Owner“I love the culture and vision of Just Like Family and knowing that we can and are providing better care for all Canadians.”
Karen Skoretz
OwnerKaren knew that Just Like Family was her perfect opportunity to support families navigating the complexities of senior care. With over 30 years of dedicated industry experience, her entire life has been centered around helping others. Growing up with a father who managed long-term care facilities, Karen’s passion began as a neighborhood candy-striper after school—laying the foundation for a lifelong career built on empathy and advocacy.
Karen brings a wealth of seasoned expertise to your family. Her three decades in the field span local and national senior housing management, an in-depth understanding of complex healthcare funding, and nearly 20 years of hands-on, direct in-home care.
This rare combination of high-level industry knowledge and frontline compassion means your family is in the most capable hands. Karen excels at breaking down overwhelming healthcare choices and creating tailored solutions, giving you total peace of mind that your loved one is being cared for just like family.
Rick Vanderwoude
Owner“I understand what siblings, families are going through as I am in the same situation with an aging parent. I want people who call us to know that we really do understand and want to help.”
Rick Vanderwoude
OwnerManaging the day-to-day operations of a home care company requires strong organization. Rick handles the essential logistics for Just Like Family, overseeing everything from staff hiring and payroll to invoicing programs, and overseeing the Client Directed Home Care (Blue Cross) direct billing program, ensuring background systems run smoothly so that care remains the top priority.
For Rick, this work is also deeply personal. Having navigated the care journey for his own aging parent, he knows firsthand the challenges and emotional stress that families face. This combination of practical operational management and personal experience ensures that when families call, they receive reliable solutions from someone who truly understands.
Marimon (BSN, LPN )
Community Health ManagerMarimon offers compassionate support to clients and their evolving healthcare needs.
Marimon (BSN, LPN )
Community Health ManagerMarimon is a dedicated healthcare professional with over two decades of experience. She began her career as a Registered Nurse in the Philippines in 2004. Transitioning to Calgary in 2009, she brought her expertise to the Canadian healthcare system. Marimon furthered her education by completing the Practical Nurse Program at Bow Valley College and obtained her Practical Nurse License in January 2024. She is currently preparing for the NCLEX exam to become a Registered Nurse in Alberta.
With over 15 years of experience in home care services, Marimon joined Just Like Family (JLF) in 2022. Marimon offers compassionate support to clients and their evolving healthcare needs. As Community Health Manager, Marimon oversees caregiver teams, provides comfort and end-of-life care, guides families through complex healthcare decisions, and liaises with our healthcare community. Her passion is for nursing and client/family care, ongoing professional development, trusted leadership skills, dedication to patient advocacy, and excellence in healthcare management.
Janelle
Operations ManagerJanelle offers compassionate support with a depth of understanding, providing everyone a space to be welcomed and treated like family.
Janelle
Operations ManagerJanelle is a dedicated professional with a background in applied behavioural analysis, crisis management and 30 years of personal experience caring for family member with developmental disability. She acquired a Bachelors Degree of Science with an emphasis in Neuropsychology. Janelle has direct home care operation and management experience for residents with developmental and psychiatric disabilities. She offers compassionate support with a depth of understanding, providing everyone a space to be welcomed and treated like family.
Dawn Power
Operations Support SpecialistWith a background in senior care and healthcare operations, Dawn Power is dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of clients and families.
Dawn Power
Operations Support SpecialistDawn Power brings a unique blend of clinical empathy and operational efficiency to the Just Like Family community. She began her career as a Health Care Assistant in Victoria, BC, specializing in geriatric psychiatry and long-term care—a foundation that instilled a deep commitment to patient advocacy.
Since relocating to Alberta, Dawn has focused on operational excellence, specializing in client relations, payroll, and scheduling. She continues to serve her community as an elderly companion and a support provider for adults with FASD and Autism. By merging her clinical background with strong administrative skills, Dawn ensures that both daily operations and client relationships run seamlessly.
Outside of work, Dawn is an avid hiker who enjoys exploring the mountains and water with her fiancé and her two dogs, Moose and Ruby.
