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Active Aging Week 2021

Tue, October 5, 2021 Published by

Active Aging Week… what is that?  Active Aging Week is an International celebrating week that promotes and encourages people to participate fully at any age, regardless of mental or physical capacity.  As a campus, this will be our 7th year celebrating and promoting a wide rage of activities and events that we hope you will take advantage of as you challenge yourself to a new program. 

Active Aging Week will take place Monday, October 4 through Friday, October 8th.  Each day, we will have a theme and a variety of events that anyone is welcome to join.  Raffles, prizes and moving and grooving is definitely on the agenda.  Each morning we will have a Campus Community walk beginning at 7AM in front of the Bistro.  We will walk a mile on campus together and we ask that you invite a neighbor to join you.  After Monday’s walk, head over to the Life Center to join us for our Kickoff Breakfast as we go through the week’s events.  A free buffet style breakfast will be available for you to enjoy, and trivia will be on the menu.  Tuesday we will be heading over to the 19North garden to give back to our community.  A tour will be given and we will assist will minor tasks that are needed to keep the garden flourishing. The more hands to give back, the more we can achieve.  Wednesday we will have a Paint and Wine night in the Rose Garden with Artist Vidal Duarte.  All supplies is included however, you will need to call to reserve a spot as space is limited.  Thursday we will be swinging our partners round and round as we dance around at our Western Dance Party.  A cash bar for alcohol will be available to you so don’t forget that cash, ya hear?  Friday is our big Street Fair to close out the week.  Wear your Beatitudes Gear proudly as we enjoy food, vendors and RAFFLES.  The Employee Appreciation Committee will be having a 50/50 raffle as well so don’t forget that money honey.   

The events listed above are only a few that are being highlighted.  There are many more that you can find in the Active Aging Week magazine that will be distributed to your door for viewing.  We will have guest speakers, classes and even free produce that is scheduled for you to enjoy.  If you have any questions, call Didi at x18526.  The Life Enrichment team can’t wait to celebrate with you! 

One more thing…. if you see Korry Nelson around campus, give him a huge SHOUT OUT for the BEAUTIFUL magazine that he has created for this special week.  We couldn’t do it without him!  

The Informant – January 2017

Mon, January 9, 2017 Published by

DAVID RAGAN, Senior VP of Resident Services, called the first meeting of the New Year to order at 2:15PM. He noted that the campus continues to be one where residents reach out and care for each other. For the New Year, David had some new definitions which served to start the year off with a laugh. For example, the word balderdash is defined as a rapidly receding hairline, coffee is the person upon whom you cough, and abdicated is when you have lost all hope of a flat stomach.

Shout Out to Christine Monroe

Fri, June 24, 2016 Published by

We recently received a letter about a Plaza View Caregiver and Med-Tech.  The resident shared this note about Christine Monroe (AL),

Christine Monroe, AL, Team Member since March 2013

Christine Monroe, AL, Team Member since March 2013

“Christine has become the ‘go to’ med tech/caregiver at Plaza View!  Any day and any shift–Christine is plugged in  to take over the needed responsibilities.  To say she’s invaluable is not an exaggeration!  As a senior employee, Christine is very savvy about all the details of both positions.  She knows all the residents well and can minister to their needs.  She knows where supplies and equipment can be found to facilitate effective care.  Christine wears many hats in Plaza View making her quite an asset to the smooth functioning of Assisted Living here at the Beatitudes.  Her upbeat nature is refreshing amid the challenges that confront staff on a regular basis.  Christine does not engage in negative chit-chat nor complain about her lot.  She almost seems tireless when called upon to do an occasional back to back shift.  Ms. Monroe is a valued member of the corps of med tech/caregivers.  We thank her for her service above and beyond the ‘normal’ call of duty!”

Great note – thanks, Christine!

 

Shout Out to Adrielle Johnson

Fri, June 24, 2016 Published by

Adrielle Johnson, Plaza View, Team Member since February 2016

Adrielle Johnson, Plaza View, Team Member since February 2016

It always wonderful to start the week off with a dose of awesomeness.  Read on to hear what one Plaza View resident had to say about a caregiver that’s about to complete her first three months here at the Campus…

To Whom It May Concern: The caregiver, Adrielle Johnson is a rare treasure in the staff at Plaza View !  She is a consummate worker among the staff entrusted with the welfare of the residents.  She is the bearer of a high standard of work ethics.  Adrielle does not skip tasks or do half-hearted jobs.  She is efficient and reliable.  The residents are serene in the expectation of the shift is in capable hands when Adrielle is on duty.  Nothing that comes her way ruffles her demeanor.  Quietly but masterfully she takes care of all matters in her care.  Adrielle inspires tranquility where e’er she works !  We here are very fortunate to have Adrielle with us.  Even her colleagues are impressed by her skills.  What was heartening was that she came to us already with these qualifications and never went through that “newbie” stage.  She is a treasure for sure and we are fortunate to have her with us!  

Great work, Adrielle!

Shoutout – Tamara Price and George Klink

Tue, June 7, 2016 Published by

Tamara Price (HCC) and George Klink (HCC) both received shout outs from Diane Hochsteller, a family member of a resident here, after a recent visit to the Health Care Center. They were said to be patient and thorough, kind and professional. They always had time to answer questions and never made the family feel they were being rushed. Great job showing off the compassion we love and train here at the Campus.

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Shout Out – Rebecca Shia

Mon, May 23, 2016 Published by

Rebecca Shia, Dining, Team Member since June 2014

Rebecca Shia, Dining, Team Member since June 2014

A resident note was received in HR about Rebecca Shia (Dining Services).  The resident mentions that,

“Rebecca is always smiling and happy in her work.  She does an exceptional job keeping the Bistro tables clean and makes sure the residents are comfortable.”

Staff that eat regularly in the Bistro know this description fits Rebecca perfectly.  Thank you, Rebecca, for all you do to keep our Bistro dining patrons happy and comfortable!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shout Out – Andreus “Dre” Caldwell

Wed, May 18, 2016 Published by

Andreus Caldwell, Dining, Team Member since October 2011

Andreus Caldwell, Dining, Team Member since October 2011

Assisted living staff want to give a shout out to Andreus “Dre” Caldwell (Dining Services), a member of the Bistro culinary team.

“Dre always get the orders correct and if we ask him to add his personal twist to the menu items (which always makes them taste better), he does it quickly and with a smile.  HE ROCKS!!!”

What are you cooking with back there, Dre? Good ol’ fashion Campus love and hospitality? That’s what it sounds like to us.  Great work – thank you!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shout Out – Angela Magierka

Wed, May 11, 2016 Published by

Angela Magierka, EMS, Team Member since December 2011

Angela Magierka, EMS, Team Member since December 2011

Shout out coming to Angela Magierka (Early Memory Support)! Angela originally came to the campus as a home companion and then moved to a full-time position with our EMS team on the Virginia G. Piper Residences. One of her managers recently remarked,

“She is always ready and willing to help by picking up shifts whenever she is needed.  And to top it off, she goes out of her way to do a great job!” 

These are the kinds of notes we love to see!  Thank you, Angela, for being there for our residents and your fellow team members.  You rock!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shout Out – Jennifer Perkins

Fri, May 6, 2016 Published by

Jennifer Perkins, Laundry, Team Member since August 2015

Jennifer Perkins, Laundry, Team Member since August 2015

We recently received a lovely letter from a Plaza View resident regarding our Laundry Team and specifically highlighting Jennifer Perkins who has worked not once, but now twice for Beatitudes Campus.  The letter follows here.

You’ve perhaps heard the saying “Attitude is everything” and the Beatitudes has an employee who mirrors this axiom!  Jennifer Perkins in the Laundry Service is a bundle of positivity coupled with enthusiasm.  She models so many traits in her work that make her an exemplary employee on the team.

Jennifer interacts so well with the residents as well as with her colleagues.  Big smile, cheerful conversation plus obvious pride in her work is what you encounter in Jennifer.  (The “Laundry Ladies” have a long-standing reputation for being a merry bunch.  Jennifer is one of the major contributors to this atmosphere!)

Jennifer has a strong work ethic.  When she returns my finished wash load she breezes into my apartment, slides open the closet door and hangs the fresh clothes that were scooped up dirty that very morning.  Nary a sock nor pillow case is missing!  A job consistently well done.

 Attitudes are contagious here at the Beatitudes.  My laundry experience is brighter (no pun intended) with Jennifer and her coworkers combined.  Thank you for your successful efforts!

Jennifer, thank you for always putting a smile on residents’ faces when you are out and about – it definitely makes their day!

Shout Out: Ben Enniss

Mon, May 2, 2016 Published by

Ben Enniss, Dining, Team Member since October 2009

Ben Enniss, Dining, Team Member since October 2009

It’s shout out time for Ben Enniss (Dining) for helping the Mildred Bulpitt Memorial Low-Vision Support Group with a last minute setup recently. Resident Mary Lou Phillips shared that he displayed the utmost professionalism in this last minute crunch situation and wanted to make sure he was recognized. Way to go, Ben!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shout Out

Fri, April 15, 2016 Published by

Deanna Thellmann, BAH, Team Member since March 2005

Deanna Thellmann, BAH, Team Member since March 2005

Several departments chip in and cover breaks for the Welcome Center staff and it works well, but occasionally there is a snafu.  Never fear, another team member was here.  “Just want to give a shout out to Deanna Thellmann (BAH) who  covered my lunch break when the usual person was not available due to an emergency.  Thank you!!”  – Karolyn Conlow, Administration

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shout Out

Fri, April 15, 2016 Published by

Ashley Hernandez, EMS, Team Member since October 2014

Ashley Hernandez, EMS, Team Member since October 2014

It’s not every day that an administrator receives a glowing letter like this one.  Take a moment to read this letter from a resident family member…it will brighten your day and it is chock full of shout outs for staff across Campus!

“Dear Jeff,

I just wanted to take a moment to make note in honor of the good work I see Ashley (Hernandez, EMS) doing in her new position on the second floor of the Care Center.  She always seems to have a genuine interest in the care of others, especially the residents. She finds ways to encourage them, and is quite tender with addressing them when attempting to meet their individual needs. She seems eager to do her job and when I have a need for my mom, she seems ready to always seek to find an answer. I think it’s important to recognize the efforts of others especially in the Care industry where the rewards are not so much monetary, but more the reward of loving and helping others. She certainly does have the gift of helps.

I also want to take a moment to make an overall comment about all of those on the second floor in Caring for my mom, and also on the fourth floor with my aunt. I’ve been treated with great respect, as I believe are all the residents.  It takes great patience to work in your industry.  I can’t speak for every person working at the Care Center, but when I am there, and believe me,  I am there daily, I experience and watch the great care they all take for Beatitudes’ residents. I wish I could mention all of their names because they all for the most part, are great. I truly very much appreciate each one of them and trust them with my moms care.

Thanks Jeff (Calvert, AL/EMS) for all you do, obviously your leadership is the glue that is bringing success to the Care Center.

On a separate note I would like to mention that Plaza View also has always been appreciated with the staff there. Yes, there are new people all the time coming and going but to still see many of the same staff remaining says a lot about leadership. Particularly I want to mention the dining room and the leadership there with Suzanne (Lewis, Dining) and Jennifer (Yazzie, Dining). Can’t say enough about each of them.  I watch Suzanne and how she handles the individual personalities of the residents and their quirks…she does a fantastic job!  Lots of attitudes to manage and handle, and to do so delicately.  Long time staffer, Adam (Parish, Dining) and the many many people there working. We always feel welcome to join them for lunch or dinner from time to time and mom is so happy when she sees her old friends. I just wanted to give you an update on the great job I think you are all doing.  We are grateful for the home that you have made for my aunt and my mom.

God bless you and your future endeavors as you continue to bless others in your leadership role.

Most Sincerely,

Faith”

Shout Out!

Wed, April 6, 2016 Published by

Karolyn Conlow, Administration, Team Member since May 1999

Karolyn Conlow, Administration, Team Member since May 1999

“I have to give a shout out to Karolyn Conlow (Administration).  Does anyone besides me notice the wonderful job she does juggling phone call, questions, visitors, packages, xerox copies, etc. at the front desk?  She’s amazing!”  –Submitted by a campus resident

 

Shout Out!

Wed, April 6, 2016 Published by

Scott Herrington, Grounds, Team Member since May 2015

Scott Herrington, Grounds, Team Member since May 2015

“I need to give a shout out to Scott Herrington (Grounds), the “Scott” who looks after the pool.  He does a superb job and is quickly responsive to any real-or-imagined problems which I report.  Nice, nice guy – and very hard working.”  –Submitted by a campus resident