We’re so excited to introduce you to one of our fabulous Duncan Mill members – meet Otelio Jochico!
About a year ago, Otelio booked a tour as he was looking for a private office to get out of the house and expand his business. And expand he did! Otelio founded CareOnDemand and currently sits as the CEO. He’s added several more employees and his company has also branched out to service different areas.
What do you do?
I am a nurse, activation gerontologist, entrepreneur, and a businessman. I also call myself a healthcare innovator and an enabler.
What inspires you at work?
I am inspired by the fact that we were able to put together a working alternative solution to home and community care using a combination of vision, good leadership, quality of work and technology.
How did you get into these different professions?
• I got into this profession of nursing because I wanted to understand the basic human healthcare needs.
• I got into the profession of Activation Gerontology because I wanted to understand how the social aspect of care affect seniors.
• I got into the profession of entrepreneurship because I saw an opportunity to make things better.
• I got into the profession of business because this is the only way where I can be able to help both the clients and staff attain a sustainable caring relationship.
What’s a valuable lesson you’ve learned recently?
That things are not always what it seems, and that there is always a caveat in any story. How you iterate and innovate is the key to staying ahead.
As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
You will not believe it! When I was a kid, I wanted to be a priest. LOL!
What is your superpower?
I think my superpower is empathy and understanding. I can read and feel other people’s emotions and understand where they are coming from.
Do you speak any other languages?
Yes, Tagalog and English.
What advice would you give to yourself at age 15?
• Learn from other people’s experience.
• Learn from what the environment is telling you.
• Learn from what the situation is telling you.
What’s your favourite restaurant/thing to do in the area?
• I like Chinese food. I would say Congee Queen.
• I like going to the parks especially “Edwards Gardens”.
• At the moment, I play badminton at Lesmill Road (CAN Badminton Academy)
What do you do when you’re not here coworking?
• I am working from home (LOL)
• I spend time with my family (Wife and Kids)
• and watching movies (Home and VIP Cineplex)
What is your favourite thing about TVH Duncan Mill?
• The people, the awesome Community Manager (Monica), and the flexibility it has to offer.
• The Village Hive Vibe at Duncan Mills
• Accessibility and Serenity
• I can work and play at the same time!
• My staff loves TVH Duncan Mill!
• A couch in my office that I can doze off on.
• Next project …a bar (my wife will live here)
Anything else you want to share?
• The TVH Duncan Mill is like a second home. If you can’t find me at home, I’ll definitely be at TVH Duncan Mill!
• I get the job done fast over here. (Increased productivity)
• I can hang out in between work.
• The best office I have had!
Want to learn more about CareOnDemand’s home and personal care services? Click here: https://careondemand.org/
