A newsletter for the employees of the Jewish Home and Care Center, Chai Point and Sarah Chudnow Community
Kulanu - All of Us. Together.
It Takes a Community
Debbie Rosenthal Zemel, Director of Chai Point
July 2016 WELCOME New Team Members CP Tiffany Green, Nursing Michael Gross, Nursing Veronica Morehouse, Nursing Cheryl Peete, Nursing SCC NicoleRay Brown, Dietary Michelle Eisenberger, Nursing Dominique Johnson, Nursing Sareese Luckett, Nursing Erin Murphy, Nursing Simone Olive, Dietary Shanelle Reed, Nursing Erycka Turner, Nursing Toni Voeks, Dietary Albemisha Webb, Nursing Monique Williams, Dietary JHCC Yolanda Cowser, Nursing Eboni Fortune, Nursing Audrey Gibson, Nursing Takema Harris, Nursing Sarah Hopkins, Nursing Jameelah Love, Nursing Davon McRae, Dining Anitra Marker, Activities Victoria Powell, Nursing Gloria Seitz, Administration Marie Sliwinski, Finance VonQuella Sparks, Nursing
A community is too heavy for anyone to carry alone. ~ Isaac. Deuteronomy, R. 1.10 The Hebrew word for community is kehilla. Within our three communities, we provide a kehilla for our residents. Building community is central to our mission. But what does it mean to build a community? For some, a community is a sense of cohesiveness among a group of people. For generations, an individual’s community served a vital role in terms of offering camaraderie, acting as a support group and identity. Our residents have many needs that the Jewish Home and Care Center, Chai Point, and Sarah Chudnow Community meet, by providing a place where they can feel connected and supported. While we are person centered in how we meet the needs of our residents, it is our community of caregivers that provides those services. Each and every one of our staff members provides their own individual ways of interacting with residents, but it is all of us together that fulfill the mission.
All of us together, whether we are housekeepers, cooks, plant ops, social workers, nurses, CNAs, servers, administration, are important in meeting the needs of the residents. No one can do it alone! We all need each other to accomplish this demanding job. In a kehilla, or community, we need to appreciate and respect each other. Each of us has an important role in this community—no one is more important than the next person! We are here together. So it is vital that we commit to listening to each other and working together as we continue to build this incredible community!
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Clip ’n Save: When to Call • the JHCC Foundation
The Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation is a notfor-profit 501(c)(3) organization that provides financial support the programs and services of the Jewish Home and Care Center, Chai Point Senior Living, and Sarah Chudnow Community.
Support from the community helps us sustain our mission to provide our Jewish community with those services that enable our seniors to be part of a quality Jewish environment with comfort, meaning, independence and dignity. These generous gifts, along with the legacies so many have left behind over the past 110 years, can help guarantee that this organization will be here for you and your children. When to contact the Foundation: • When someone wants to make a donation of any kind, i.e., monetary, in kind (service, item, entertainment) clothing or furniture • When you have an update to the mailing list (addition or deletion) • When there is a death (to update our records)
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If you have questions about a fund, or how to use it If you have an idea for the JSL newsletter If you have questions about something you saw in the JSL newsletter If someone tells you they are interested in creating a legacy or is seeking information on estate planning
The JHCC Foundation office is located in the Chai Point Lobby across from the front desk. Foundation staff: Jonathan Mann, Director of Development 414.721.9260 | jmann@jewishseniorliving.org Liz Brach, Donor Stewardship Coordinator 414.721.9255 | lbrach@jewishseniorliving.org
Training/Continuing Education Opportunities New Hire Orientation
JHCC Staff Education Room
Tuesday, July 5
7:30 am - 4:00 pm (Peck Hall)
CBRF Standard Precautions
Wednesday, July 6
7:45 am - 4:00 pm (Rubenstein)
Friday, July 8
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Thursday, July 7
8:00 am - 4:00 pm (Staff Ed. Rm.)
Thursday, July 28
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Monday, July 25
7:30 am - 4:00 pm (Peck Hall)
CBRF First Aid & Choking
Tuesday, July 26
7:45 am - 4:00 pm (Rubenstein)
Friday, July 8
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday, July 27
8:00 am - 4:00 pm (Staff Ed. Rm.)
Thursday, July 28
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Relias (Online Learning)
Fire Safety
Hand Hygiene (All)
Sunday, July 17
Medical Error Prevention and Safety (ALF CNAs)
CPR Class
Wound Series: Pressure Ulcer Assessment, Intervention,
Thursday, July 14
and Prevention (SNF & Rehab Nurses)
Other Educational Offerings
9:00 am - 1:30 pm 8:00 am - 1:30 pm
Blood Pressure Skills Annual Review (+Manual BP skills) Contact the Staff Education Department at ext. 876 or 414.277.8876 for more information and to sign up for the continuing education opportunities.
Mini on the floor in-service for nursing staff Monday, July 18 @ JHCC
AM & PM
Tuesday, July 19 @ JHCC
PM
Wednesday, July 20 @ JHCC
AM & PM
Wednesday, July 20 @ SCC
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Jewish Practices 101 Mitzvot (Commandments)
“Judaism is about how to live, not just what to believe,” writes one contemporary observer. Jewish daily life and practice is how Jews do things–day in and day out, and week after week–that embody the ideals and standards expressed in Judaism’s sacred writings and its ancient (and modern) traditions. Holiness The children of Israel are called upon in Leviticus 18:2 to be holy: You shall be holy, for I, the Lord your God, am holy. Holiness–kedushah–is a theological concept. It refers to the attempt to live in a way that emulates or brings us into contact with the realm of the divine, a realm of existence beyond that which is objective and verifiable. Living a life of challah, shabbat, candlesticks, kiddush cup, kedushah, though, is a practical matter. It means identifying ideals in alignment with divinity and generating codes of behavior that bring us into harmony with those ideals. Jewish thinkers have offered suggestions of how to accomplish this, often taking us beyond the letter of Jewish law. Ethical behavior The principles of ethical behavior elaborated by Jewish thinkers usually begin with assumptions about God and about God’s expectations of Jews or generally of human beings. That makes it difficult to separate ethical behavior from the quest for holiness of which it is a part. Nonetheless, the Jewish literary tradition provides us with a number of works that explore the underlying principles of ethics and offer detailed explorations of interpersonal ethics.
Traditionally, Judaism has attempted to codify behavioral norms on the basis of specified requirements and prohibitions that govern the ethical and the ritual alike. They seem to generate a total guide to existence, regulating a person’s relations both with God and with other human beings. The ancient rabbis derived some of these directly from the Torah–or at least found support for them there. Others are unabashedly rabbinic innovations. Whether designed to safeguard the biblical limits by placing additional restrictions on Jews’ behavior, or responding to exigencies not addressed by the Torah, those innovations derive their authority from the Jewish community’s acceptance of rabbinic authority. Philosophers and theologians have debated whether some underlying principal or ethic beyond the mitzvot themselves gives shape to them. Contemporary Jews differ over whether the system of mitzvot should be taken as obligatory or as a source of values for independent, individual decision-making. Resources: http://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/jewish-practices-101/#
Lewin Award Recipients On May 24, we were proud to present the Lore and Martin Lewin Chai Point Employee Excellence Award to Cheyenne Ensor, Receptionist, and Rigoberto Valenzuela, Housekeeper. The award is given to Chai Point employees who go above and beyond their job descriptions with a focus on resident care and willingness to exhibit teamwork in fulfilling our mission. Award winners exhibit excellent attendance and behavior and are further deserving due to their positive effect on Chai Point residents. Congratulations on your well-deserved honors!
Rigoberto Valenzuela, housekeeper; Sharon Lewin, daughter of Lore and Martin Lewin; and Cheyenne Ensor, receptionist.
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The Longest Day Help us raise money for Alzheimer’s research! We are so proud to be participating in this program… most of these events take place on Shabbat, so we aren’t able to take part. But this one, which is so well aligned with our values, is within our reach this year. Here’s what we’re doing, and how you can join in: A Day of Purple Pleasures It’s not just a fun name, it’s the name of our team! We’re doing fun things and raising money, all culminating on The Longest Day of the year, Monday, June 20, 2016. On June 20, purchase some of the items or services we will be offering as fundraisers. Here is a sample of what you will see: • • •
All locations: On June 20, wear jeans and a purple shirt for $1 (pay at the front desk and get a sticker for your badge) CP: Jewelry Sale, Purple Manicures Jim, the oversized purple fairy, will be here to help with ruach (spirit & enthusiasm) JHCC: Purple popcorn: $1 a bag in the lobby Purple pastries in the Rubenstein Kosher Oasis Purple hair chalking in JHCC lobby (3 streaks for $3)
The Grapevine Positive Notes On April 20, 2016, Phoenix Coughlin, son and spitting image of Plant Operations Tech Rob (Bobby) Coughlin for the third year in a row earned an honesty award from his school. Of this Rob said, “He’s a good kid, always helping others.” Congratulations to Phoenix, as well as Rob and Phoenix’s mom Angie.
• SCC: Blueberry Pie Sale: $1.00/piece Flash Book Sale: $.50 for hard covers, $.25 for paperbacks Purple Beads: 2 for $1.00 • ADC : Handmade Jewelry Purple Cupcakes Lavender Lemon Cookies Lavender Salt Scrub All buildings will have containers at the front desks for donations Or, you can just participate by joining in on the 20th of June and enjoying the treats and fun we will have available on that date. Our goal is to raise $2000 and we are already on our way… Help us surpass that! Think Purple!
Mar/Com Mischief While trying to stay on schedule for the completion of the Welcome Desk at JHCC and Chai Point, a construction worker grabs snack whilst stripping wallpaper.
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Now that’s dedication!
Phoenix, son of Bobby Coughlin
Do you have exciting news? Did you receive an award? Are you newly married? Are you a proud parent or grandparent? Submit your news to Grapevine by emailing Becca Loss at bloss@jewishseniorliving.org.
A Bissell Yiddish Bubbe and Zaide or Bobe Grandmother and Grandfather Bobeshi is the more affectionate form. Bubele is a similarly affectionate word, though it isn’t in Yiddish dictionaries. PERSONNELLY SPEAKING | July 2016 | 4
Social Media Module
Buckle Up
Check out our social media pages!
The simple act of buckling up is the best way to save lives and reduce injuries from crashes. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for people between the ages of five and 34.
Facebook JHCC: http://www.facebook.com/JewishHomeAndCareCenter Chai Point: http://www.facebook.com/ChaiPointSeniorLiving SCC: http://www.facebook.com/Sarah-Chudnow-Community JHCC Foundation: http://www.facebook.com/jhccfoundation
Child safety seats reduce the risk of death in passenger cars by 71% for infants, and by 54% for toddlers ages one to four years. Using seat belts reduces serious injuries and deaths in crashes by about 50%. Take a minute to make sure you and your passengers are buckled up for safety.
Twitter ReCharge!: http://twitter.com/JSL_ReCharge JHCC Foundation: http://twitter.com/JSLiving YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/JHCCFoundation LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/company/the-jewish-home-and-carecenter-foundation (our sister communities can be found via the JHCC page)
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Instagram http://www.instagram.com/jhccmarketing
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Social Media Fun Fact:
Buckle your seat belt every time you drive or ride in a motor vehicle. Make sure children are properly buckled up in a seat belt, booster seat, or car seat, whichever is appropriate for their age, height, and weight. Make sure all passengers are buckled in before driving. http://www.cdc.gov
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Is there anything you’d like to learn about Jewish history, culture or religion? Send an email to bloss@jewishseniorliving.org and we’ll provide the answer in an upcoming issue of Personnelly Speaking.
Congratulations to Everyone Celebrating July Anniversaries with Us! Bernidette Blake Marcus Gilmore Crystal Harris Jennifer Kunde Katie Lobacz Barbara Olivier Kristin Stokes
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Dayrosheia Summers Ryan Turner Levi Emmer Roshunda Hurt Rosie Sheinbein Helen Gomillion Lesia Green
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Bobby Coughlin Robert Fuchs Amber McKinney Shanta Terry Nikole Barcz Rosemary Conley Dana Rubin-Winkelman
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Michael Sattell David Milbauer Glenda Anderson Cathy Thornton Nita Corré
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Happy Birthday! Jul 1 Jul 1 Jul 2 Jul 2 Jul 2 Jul 2 Jul 6 Jul 8 Jul 9 Jul 9
Jennifer Nawrocki Chyneshia Williams Laura Bauer Jennifer Bigelow Cara Hesse Stefanie Kaye Bernidette Blake Donna Pearson Jewell Andrews Janell Brock
Jul 9 Gwendolyn Townsend Jul 11 Dewita Chambers Jul 11 Tiffany Green Jul 11 Bridgette Unger Jul 12 Sheree Belin Jul 12 Brie Bolander Jul 12 Krysten Johnson Jul 13 Tiffany Woods-Walker Jul 13 Chantana Green Jul 14 Daniel Tedla
Jul 14 Jul 16 Jul 16 Jul 16 Jul 17 Jul 18 Jul 19 Jul 22 Jul 22 Jul 23
Elaine Gauger Marg Rettler Monika deArteaga Simone Olive Samantha Mosley Analisa Wojcik Adalgisa Vogel Stina Baker Angela Scaffidi Yemer Wondim
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Toni Voeks Joshua Grimm Aimee Weathers Gloria Willis Cheyenne Ensor Olivia Taglienti Shykelia Coffee Shareese Luckett
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