Commun ty Matters Newton Presbyterian Manor
August 2017
Chaplain’s corner:
It seems right By Jerroll Martens, Newton Presbyterian Manor chaplain
“There is a way which seemeth right unto a man ...” Proverbs 14:12 We have all probably been there. Driving down the road, thinking we are on the right one, only to find out we are the wrong road. Somewhere we missed the right turn. Thinking we are right does not make it so.
Riley Rodriguez, Carrie Lemke and Alanis Bishop are recipients of Presbyterian Manor’s employee education assistance program.
Employees receive education funds Three Newton Presbyterian Manor employees will pursue additional education this fall thanks to awards from the employee education assistance program. Alanis Bishop, CMA; Carrie Lemke, RN; and Riley Rodriguez, activities assistant, each will receive reimbursement for a portion of their school expenses. We asked each about her plans.
When it comes to spiritual matters, we need to be right, not just what seems right to us. Notice our text talks about what seems right to us as human beings. Being human and sinners, we dare not trust our own conclusions.
Alanis Bishop originally considering going into social work. But then she took a closer look at nursing and decided that appealed to her more. Alanis earned her CNA and came to work at Presbyterian Manor in January 2016. Now, she is starting classes at Hutchinson Community College for her LPN certification.
We need to trust someone who always knows what is true, and that
Alanis said once she completes the LPN program, she would like to take a year away from school and then return for her RN.
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“I’m really looking forward to it,” Alanis said. “Having my LPN will make me be able to go further.”
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In his letter of recommendation for the scholarship, Executive Director Marc Kessinger wrote: “Alanis is an energetic team member and shows great compassion towards her residents, who respond well to her kind manner.” After Carrie Lemke earned her bachelor of science in nursing, or BSN, she knew there were two paths for her to advance: go into administration or get her master’s degree and become a nurse practitioner. “I wanted to stay in direct care with patients,” Carrie said, so in January she started an online program through Maryville University to become a family nurse
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practitioner. Thanks to the education assistance funds, Carrie said she won’t have to take breaks between terms to save up for the next tuition payment. That kind of continuity helps her learn the material faster and better, she said. The program usually takes two to three years to complete. Carrie came to Presbyterian Manor about a year and a half ago. She is the Utz House charge nurse. Like many nurses in long-term care, Carrie originally thought she would go to work in a hospital setting. But once she tried it, she realized how much she enjoyed getting to know residents for longer than a few days. “Carrie has been one of our most consistent and reliable nurses,” Marc Kessinger said. “We count on her because she has proven to be adept at caring for residents and managing staff. She leads by example, managing and coordinating her staff as well as working the floor beside them as necessary.”
residents so much that she decided to become first a CNA, then an activities assistant. “At first I didn’t have any intentions of that, but I thought, I really enjoyed working with the residents. I loved helping to take care of them, but at the same time I liked to do fun stuff with them,” Riley said. “I like to take them out and see them smile. Sometimes they’re a totally different person when we go somewhere. It’s a good change.” Riley is taking online courses for the required certification to become an activity director. She now works in Claassen House in our health care neighborhood. In his recommendation, Marc Kessinger wrote: “Riley has proven herself over and over again as a quick learner and as a fun and inspiring team member. Her care for the residents shows through in all of her work.”
She hopes the coursework will also give her new ideas for activities. Riley Rodriguez’s connections She’s grateful for the scholarship, to Newton Presbyterian Manor run and she encourages other employees deep. She attended our Apple-A-Day to take advantage of the benefit. “It Preschool, and then her daughter is a blessing. Without it I wouldn’t became a second-generation be able to go to school,” she said. “A preschooler last year. About four lot of people sell themselves short years ago, Riley came to work for and think others will get (the award) us in the kitchen as a dishwasher. instead. I thought, if I don’t get it She enjoyed spending time with the this time I will try again.”
I want to say thank you for many beautiful birthday cards I received from the residents and employees of Presbyterian Manor and Broadway apartments on my100th birthday.
Your thoughtfulness really made it a happy birthday and I am still enjoying the loving sentiments expressed. Sincerely,
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Newton artists among Art is Ageless® masterpiece level winners Several winning artists in Newton Presbyterian Manor’s annual Art is Ageless® juried competition will be featured in the 2018 Art is Ageless Calendar produced by Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America. “Wire Tree,” a sculpture by Lois Hamilton; and “Pressed Flower Notecards,” mixed media by Carol M. Friesen will appear in the calendar when it is released this fall.
“Marigold Delight” by Constance Gehring.
“Pressed Flower Notecards,” by Carol M. Friesen
In addition, “The Pianist,” a painting by Velera Adams; and “Marigold Delight,” a painting by Constance Gehring, will be featured on notecards. Works by local winners are automatically entered into a masterpiece level competition with winning art from 16 other PMMA communities. The winners are featured in the Art is Ageless calendar and notecards.
“Wire Tree” by Lois Hamilton.
“The Pianist,” a painting by Velera Adams.
Just Ask: Living with Alzheimer’s for Caregivers Early Stages: Thurs. Sept 21, 6-8 p.m. Middle Stages: Thurs. Sept 28, 6-8 p.m. Late Stages: Thurs. Oct. 5, 6-8 p.m. presented by the Alzheimer’s Association RSVP to Noelle Dickinson at 316-283-5400 or ndickinson@pmma.org. You may attend all the sessions or only the sessions of interest to you. Like us on Facebook
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Flag Day – Above: We love our First Responders! Flag Day is our annual ice cream social, where we celebrate our local first responders and all they do for our community. They took back hand-stuffed creatures as a gift from our neighbors to be used for children in crisis situations. Left: Bill and Dahna Regier caught up with an old friend at the Flag Day ice cream social. CNA Week — Left: We celebrated CNA week in June with a water balloon fight, an obstacle course competition and hosted lunches. CNAs and CMAs are truly the angels among us, providing the extra love and care for all who call Presbyterian Manor home. A video of our “angels” is even on our Facebook page! We also held a barbecue to celebrate other milestones: going nearly two years without a lost-time accident, consistent five-star Medicare rating, and higher employee participation in this year’s work satisfaction survey. Left: The mom and daughter CNA team of Michelle McGee and Jalynna McGee execute the obstacle course with ease.
Walking Challenge – Above: Tammy Hall, CMA for assisted living, won the Presbyterian Manors of MidAmerica 30-day Walking Challenge by covering more than 170 miles! Tammy says she walks here at work and at home, outside and inside. Congratulations, Tammy! She received a FitBit for her hard work. A special birthday Mary, right, is a retired Newton Public Schools’ home economics teacher. She celebrated her 101st birthday with a large gathering of family and friends, including her daughter Arlys Nilles, center, and her friend Clorene Smith, left.
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Upcoming events for
august Guests and friends are welcome at any of our special events! Wednesday, August 2, 2:30 p.m. – Community Assembly with program by the Golden Notes Choir, main dining room.
Will you join us? On Friday, August 25, at 11:45 a.m., you can experience Presbyterian Manor living at mealtime and a menu favorite: Fitz’s hand-rubbed, slow-cooked ribs with all the fixin’s! The first 20 off-campus guests to RSVP will enjoy lunch on us. Call Noelle Dickinson at 316-283-5400 today to reserve your spot.
Tuesday, August 3, 2:30 p.m. – Cooking Class: Fruit Salsa, main dining room Saturday, August 12, 11 a.m. – Lunch at River City Brewing Company and Music Theater of Wichita’s production of Disney’s Newsies. RSVP to Kaitlyn Hollaway, wellness director, at 316 283-5400, ext. 1051. Wednesday, August 16, 2:30 p.m. – August Birthday Celebration with special guests, The One Mule Band, main dining room. Wednesday, August 23, 11 a.m. – Lunch outing to Cy’s in Sedgwick. RSVP to Kaitlyn Hollaway, wellness director, at 316-283-5400, ext. 1051.
Fall is just around the corner. As the leaves drop and the
temperature cools, imagine your loved one tucked into a spacious apartment surrounded by familiar furnishings and favorite collections. Housekeeping and laundry are taken care of, which means she’ll have more time to spend just as she wishes. And she’ll sit down to delicious meals together with her friendly neighbors. Call Noelle Dickinson at 316-283-5400 and take a look at the Kalb Villa suites coming available for fall.
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Thursday, August 24, 2:30 p.m. – Healthy Learning Lecture: Fraud and Scam Protection – library. Brought to you by Presbyterian Manor’s Just Ask education series. Tuesday, August 29, 3:15 p.m. – Cooking Class: Fruit Salsa, Broadway Apartments’ Community Room.
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How can I help employees? Resident Satisfaction Survey Resident Satisfaction Survey results will be available by Aug. 15 and will be delivered to residents.You may also ask for a copy at the front desk.
To recognize a special caregiver or staff member, make a gift in an employee’s honor to the Education Assistance Fund. Every gift helps employees reach their education goals. Make a tax deductible gift at: PresbyterianManors.org/Give_Now Or make a gift at your PMMA community.
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Bravo of the Month Bravo of the Month goes to Ashley Schmidt! Marc Fitzroy and Tammy Chastain said, “Ashley is a huge team player, always willing to help others and cover shifts, even working doubles, not only in dining services but also in housekeeping! Thank you for your great service.” Jason Berger, CMA said, “Ashley goes above and beyond her duties when either in housekeeping or dining services. She does what’s asked of her and never complains that it’s not her job. She often does extra duties that most do not. It helps make the job easier for the rest of us.” Congratulations, Ashley!
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“someone” is God. Finding truth is not difficult. The Bible tells us about a God who is always right. His Son, Jesus Christ, declared that He, himself, is the way, the truth and the life. Let’s not risk spiritual matters by coming to our own conclusions without going to God’s wonderful book of truth, the Bible. In it we will find unchanging, eternal truth that will put us on the right road. Like us on Facebook