End of Life Care Service
Finding an Angel: My Experience with End-of-Life Care​
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After losing my mother, I came to truly understand the importance of compassionate, skilled care at the end of life. Caring for her through a long illness—mostly on my own—was both an honor and a tremendous challenge. Despite having over 20 years of experience as a registered healthcare provider and educator, I often felt physically, mentally, and emotionally exhausted. There were moments when I wondered how long I could keep going before the stress caught up with me.
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Then came Rhoda June.
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June changed everything. She stepped in and allowed me to simply be a son again. She took care of every detail with care and grace—cooking, cleaning, gently applying lotion and pain relief, administering medications, and even removing medical equipment to make my mom more comfortable.
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Her dedication went far beyond her duties. June often stayed up through the night to help my mom safely to the washroom, feed her, turn her for comfort, and ensure she rested peacefully. Her patience, empathy, and deep knowledge brought comfort to both my mother and me during the most difficult time of our lives.
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My mother called June her angel, and I truly believe she was mine as well. Because of June, I was able to spend my mom’s final months sharing precious moments, love, and laughter instead of being consumed by worry and exhaustion.
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I will always be grateful for the peace and dignity June gave our family. My hope is that this page helps others find the same kind of compassionate caregiver—the angel they’ve been searching for—to care for their loved ones at the end of life.
About Rhoda June - End of Life CareGiver
Q: What is your background, and what qualifications do you have in end-of-life care?
A: I’ve been in care work for many years now. I did palliative care training both here in Canada and in the States. I’m a certified Personal Support Worker (PSW) in Toronto and also a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the U.S. I used to work with March of Dimes Canada, helping people living with disabilities, and I also trained as a dialysis technician. All those experiences teach you how to be patient, gentle, and to care for people with real heart.
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Q: How long have you been working in end-of-life care?
A: I’ve been doing this kind of work from about 1997 or 1998 — so it’s been quite a long time now. Caring for people in their final stages has really become a big part of who I am.
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Q: What inspired you to get into this field?
A: It started when I was working in a nursing home. Seeing how much the elders needed love and comfort, it touched my heart. Later on, I worked at Ian Anderson Hospice, and that’s where I truly found my calling.
When we come into this world, people are waiting to welcome us with joy — our mothers, family, everybody is smiling and happy. But when many people are getting ready to leave this world, they’re alone, with no one there to comfort them or help them understand what’s happening. That doesn’t seem right to me. I don’t believe anybody should die alone. Everybody deserves someone to hold their hand, rub their back, play a little music, pray with them, or just let them know they’re loved. Sometimes I put on some soft gospel music — it brings a calmness, helps to ease the soul, and makes the room feel peaceful.
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Q: How has this work influenced your perspective on life?
A: This work teaches me plenty about strength and faith. I feel like I’m doing God’s work, truly. I’ve been through sickness myself, and my faith got me through it. My son's passing, gave me a deeper understanding of what families go through. It gave me the strength to keep caring for others. I believe this is my purpose — this is what I was put on this earth to do.
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Q: What qualities are most important for someone working in your field?
A: First thing, you must have patience. You have to be kind, loving, and humble. But most of all, you need empathy — real empathy. You can’t rush this kind of work. You have to take your time, meet people where they are, and treat them with dignity and respect. Sometimes it’s not about doing anything big — it’s just about being there, being present, and showing love right to the very end.
Rhoda June - End of Life Caregiver…and much more
In Loving Memory of
Amanda & Alister
For compassionate support from June for your loved one, please contact me.
Please note: I help June connect with families in need of her care. I do not profit from this; it’s simply my way of honouring her and my mom.
