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June 2018
In the spotlight: Clara Contreras focuses career on helping others Learning what it meant to be a certified nurse aide (CNA) was a pivotal moment in Clara Contreras’ life. “Somebody told me to take a CNA class. I didn’t know what it was, but when I figured it out, I really liked it,” said Clara. After Clara took her first class and completed her training, a retired nurse at Manor of the Plains suggested Clara apply for a job here. She was hired in 2006. Clara charting her work with residents. “I’m still here, and I’m never planning to quit. Manor of the Plains is a really good place to work,” Clara said. “Everyone tries to do their best. Our focus is on the residents and that’s what I like. I’m really happy doing what I’m doing right now.”
Clara currently works as a restorative aide, something she prefers over some of the responsibilities of the CNA position.
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“I can be more involved with medicine and passing out medications as a CNA, but as a restorative aide I get more time
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with residents and get to know them more. To me it’s about being more involved in their lives,” said Clara.
Community Matters is published monthly for residents and friends of Manor of the Plains by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at PresbyterianManors.org.
Jerry Korbe, executive director Kurt Lampe, marketing director Lisa Montoya, activity director Jacque Soltero, health care activity director To submit or suggest articles for this publication, contact Kurt at klampe@pmma.org.
At home, Clara enjoys spending time with her four grandchildren, three children and her husband of 29 years, Daniel Perez. She also likes to sew and cook. In August, Clara will celebrate her 12th anniversary at PMMA. We’re also celebrating her this month, as we recognize our employees during National Nursing Assistants Week on June 10 to 17.
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