A newsletter for the employees of the Jewish Home and Care Center, Chai Point and Sarah Chudnow Community
Kulanu - All of Us. Together. Meet Amy Biller Daniels, Director of Social Services Becca Loss, Communications Specialist
June 2016 WELCOME New Team Members CP Dyonna Bonner, Dietary Ebony Cheatham, Reception Robin Hintz, Dietary Roberta Robertson, Reception Catherine Thomas, Nursing Lucy Xiong, Reception SCC Kathleen Lorenz, Reception Char Odum, Nursing Rachel Orozco, Activities Belinda Perry, Nursing Adrea Pollard, Nursing Jasmine Wilks, Dietary Delores Wrathall, Activities JHCC Shemia Adkisson, Nursing Tyara Arnold, Dining Judy Brzezinski, Administration Lysa Chang, Nursing Latrice Dean, Nursing Kenya Evertt, Physical Therapy Naomi Givens, Nursing Sheryl Kress-Griffin, Nursing Kristi McBeath, Nursing Timothy Nelson, Plant Operations Tiffany Raymond, Nursing Kayla Swanson, Nursing
“I never did anything alone. Whatever was accomplished… was accomplished collectively.” ~ Golda Meir, former Prime Minister of Israel If you were to sum up Amy Biller Daniels vision of the social services department at JHCC and its sister communities, it would be “build bridges and be collaborative.” She started building those bridges as a social work undergrad at UW-Milwaukee, as one of her field placements was at JHCC. Since then, she has worked collaboratively with older adult service agencies within the Jewish community as well as the greater Milwaukee metro area. Amy was encouraged to apply for the director of social services opening at JHCC, and as fate would have it, she was looking for a new opportunity. “I’ve always worked alongside and with older adults,” said Biller Daniels. “This opportunity seemed like a natural progression in my career.” Michael Sattell, president and CEO, agrees, “Amy has great
Amy Biller Daniels, Director of Social Services
familiarity with our mission and has professionally and caringly served the Milwaukee Jewish community for years. We are blessed to have her join the Jewish Home family.” Before joining JHCC, Amy worked at Jewish Family Service (JFS) in the agency’s Counseling and Clinical Division where she provided counseling to older adults. She also coordinated their in-home staffing. Prior to JFS, she was a geriatric care manager in the Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin Senior Health Program. She received her BSW and MSW from UWMilwaukee. With her vast knowledge and experience, she is well-versed in the issues of aging. “I understand see “Kulanu,” on page 4
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Behind the Caution Tape: A Look Behind the Scenes The Welcome Desk at JHCC will enhance building security by providing a staffed check-in desk and vestibule at the parking elevator doors. • • •
Parking elevators will continue to operate during this project. A new corridor will be created at the north end of the Nita L. Corre’ Dor L’ Dor Corridor to allow continued north-south passage for persons already in the building. The existing Golden Alliance donor recognition display will be expanded into the space currently occupied by the service door at the north end of the Rubenstein Pavilion Kitchen.
The project began the week of March 21, 2016, and is expected to be completed in 2-3 months. Thank you for your patience as we continue to make improvements to increase the safety of our residents, staff, and visitors.
rendering by Zimmerman Architectural Studios
Training/Continuing Education Opportunities New Hire Orientation
JHCC Staff Education Room
Monday, June 6
7:30 am - 4:00 pm (Peck Hall)
CBRF Standard Precautions
Tuesday, June 7
7:45 am - 4:00 pm (Rubenstein)
Thursday, June 9
Wednesday, June 8
8:00 am - 4:00 pm (Staff Ed. Rm.)
CBRF First Aid & Choking
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Thursday, June 9
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Relias (Online Learning)
Other Educational Offerings
First Aid (All)
Pressure Ulcer
Creating a Restraint-Free Environment
Mini on the floor in-service for nursing staff
(SNF & Rehab Nurses, SNF & Rehab CNAs)
Tuesday, June 14 @ JHCC
PM
Transferring, Repositioning, & Lifting Residents Safely
Wednesday, June 15 @ JHCC
AM
(SNF & Rehab CNAs)
Wednesday, June 22 @ JHCC
AM & PM
Thursday, June 30 @ SCC
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Contact the Staff Education Department at ext. 876 or 414.277.8876 for more information and to sign up for the continuing education opportunities.
Treats & Training: Kosher with Rabbi Adams & Rabbi Emmer Thursday, June 23 @ SCC
10:30 am
Thursday, June 30 @ JHCC
10:30 am
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. PERSONNELLY SPEAKING | June 2016 | 2
Shavuot 101 Shavuot, the “Feast of Weeks,” is celebrated seven weeks after Passover (Pesach). Since the counting of this period (sefirat ha-omer) begins on the second evening of Passover, Shavuot takes place exactly 50 days after the (first) seder. Hence, following the Greek word for “fifty,” Shavuot is also referred to sometimes as Pentecost. Although its origins are to be found in an ancient grain harvest festival, Shavuot has been identified since biblical times with the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai. Shavuot History Shavuot combines two major religious observances. First is the grain harvest of the early summer. Second is the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai seven weeks after the exodus from Egypt. The first determines the ritual for the holiday, which was one of the three pilgrimage festivals of ancient Israel, when Israelite males were commanded to appear before God in Jerusalem, bringing offerings of the first fruits of their harvest. The second determines the significance of the holiday for Judaism, tying it in with the seminal event of Jewish religious memory, namely the entering into a covenant between God and Israel, exemplified by Israel’s assumption of Divine law. Shavuot at Home Since Shavuot is an ancient pilgrimage holiday, it is not surprising that its ritual focuses on the community. Nonetheless, there are a number of customs associated with personal practice. Chief among them is the eating of dairy products on Shavuot. Although the reasons for this custom are not completely clear, it has become traditional to eat milk and cheese products as part of the celebration of Shavuot.
In the Community Much of the observance of the holiday centers on the synagogue and its rituals. The special readings for the holiday include medieval poems (piyyutim) and the Book of Ruth. A number of reasons are given for the inclusion of the latter. Among them are that the book takes place at the time of the barley harvest, that Ruth’s assumption of Naomi’s religion reflects the Israelites’ acceptance of the Torah at Sinai, and that King David, who is alleged to have died at this time of year according to rabbinic tradition, is mentioned at the end of Ruth. Another tradition is to participate in a Tikkun Leil Shavuot, an all-night study session marking the holiday. And finally, Shavuot is one of the holidays on which both Hallel, the Psalms of Praise, is recited and Yizkor, the memorial service, is observed. Shavuot Themes and Theology By associating an ancient holiday of the grain harvest with the exodus from Egypt, Jewish tradition has imbued Shavuot with religious significance derived from the foundational event in Jewish historical consciousness. In the specific case of Shavuot, this takes the form of the entering into a covenant or formal agreement between God and Israel at Mount Sinai. This is a joyous time, since it is the moment at which God and Israel entered into a figurative marriage with each other, the hopeful springtime of their relationship. Resources: http://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/shavuot-101/#
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Kulanu
The Grapevine continued from page 1
From Generation to Generation Brandon’s dad, Anthony Nowaczynski, works at JHCC and Chai Point in Plant Operations. Brandon wants to follow Dad’s footsteps, so on his next visit they plan to walk through the Nita Corré Dor l’Dor Corridor - From Generation to Generation.
the issues of older adults, and the struggles and issues that their family members face,” explains Amy. She hopes to bring both to her current role, once she learns the nuts and bolts of the roles and responsibilities of a skilled nursing facility social worker. “It’s a learning curve, but it’s interesting being in a medical-based setting,” reveals Amy.
Brandon, son of Anthony Nowaczynski
R.E.D. Friday R.E.D. Friday, or Remember Everyone Deployed Friday, is a nation-wide movement to show support for our servicemen and servicewomen currently serving in all branches of the military. Show support for the sacrifices of our military and show we will not forget them by wearing red every Friday.
PFC Beau Freeman , son of David and Donna Milbauer, who is currently serving overseas in the US Army
Notes from Plant Ops Mitzvah Room is Coming Back to the Jewish Home and Chai Point on Wednesday, June 1. For consistency, the following name changes go into effect this week in all of our elevators: • What is currently the Sub Basement or SB in the Jewish Home and Basement or B in Chai Point will now be the Lower Level or LL building-wide. • What is currently the Basement or B of the Jewish Home will now be Ground Floor or G, which it currently is at Chai Point. • In the parking elevators, LL remains the same, but UL becomes G or Ground Level.
The first few months at JHCC have been positive for Amy. “I feel welcome and warmly received,” she said. “I like the people I work with as well as working with and visiting the residents.” In fact, Amy makes it a point to be on the floors daily to see what’s going on and to stop by and say “hello.” Going forward, Amy aspires to be supportive of the social workers by “enabling them to do the best work they can do” and be a good colleague to fellow staff members. Additionally, she looks forward to forming relationships and collaborating with the social workers at Chai Point and Sarah Chudnow Community. “I want to be collaborative partners, touch base and meet regularly,” stated Amy. “I foresee discussing issues facing our residents and their families and together, problem solving and coming up with solutions.” Perhaps some of those solutions will come from one of her outside of work hobbies: being a self-professed PBS and NPR junkie. You can frequently find her watching MPTV Channel 10/36 (PBS) or listening to WUWM (NPR). NPR airs many stories about older adults, and according to Amy, “how we age is interesting, and NPR offers fascinating insights on the subject.” We look forward to Amy sharing some of those insights and putting them into practice, with collaboration from the social services team. 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. PERSONNELLY SPEAKING | June 2016 | 4
Social Media Module
Be Summer-Savvy
Check out our social media pages!
When it finally arrives in Wisconsin, summer brings a lot of fun and a lot of health and safety challenges.
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
Take a few minutes to be safe and healthy. •
Twitter ReCharge!: http://twitter.com/JSL_ReCharge JHCC Foundation: http://twitter.com/JSLiving
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YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/JHCCFoundation
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LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/company/the-jewish-home-and-carecenter-foundation (note: our sister communities can be found via the LinkedIn JHCC page)
Use U.S. Coast Guardapproved life jackets on the water. Put on sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat to protect your skin from the sun. Drink plenty of water even if you don’t feel thirsty. Put on insect repellent. Wash your hands often. http://www.cdc.gov
A Bissell Yiddish
Instagram http://www.instagram.com/jhccmarketing
Let’s start with one that we’ve all heard but maybe not know the meaning:
Social Media Fun Fact:
Vimeo is a play on the word “video”, inserting the word “me” as a reference to the site’s dedication to user-made video, and is also an anagram of the word “movie.”
Oi, Vai! = Dear me! Expression of dismay or hurt
A smile and a simple “hello” can go a long way...
Congratulations to Everyone Celebrating June Anniversaries with Us! Lakeidra Barnes Tamika Jackson Alexis Luckett Donna Milbauer Chakoia Morehouse Hardin Samantha Mosley Brandon Nikolai Bobbie Pompey Wiggins Lauren Rehfeldt
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Ashley Ruiz Brittanni Tillman Davina Wilson Cicel Young Ellen Becker Jorge Carrera Santellanes Marlo Graceffa Diana Azimov Joseph Tracy Bentz
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TeAmari Pendleton Mieshia Anderson LaDonna Davis Inna Korshunof Jennifer Kusel Amy Cappon Nnamdi Duncan Nicole Erdmann Gail Nolte
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Carolyn Schuman John Seefeldt Tetyana Britkova Lourdes Norwood Dorothy McKinnie Kimberly Rosenau Bridget Moen Dawn Riemert
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Happy Birthday! June 1 Carolyn Schuman June 3 Melvin Smukalla June 3 Kara Baity June 3 Katrina Williams June 4 Jorge Carrera Santellanes June 5 Rosemarie Alloway June 5 Chaunté Erby
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Malia Fischer Andre Dillard Bridget Moen Claire Bruckbauer Xydita Vlazzio Obiageli Nzeaka Holly Devore
June 21 Gladis Scott June 21 Yamilette Torres-Matos June 22 Tracy Bentz June 23 Felicia Coleman June 23 Kayla Swanson June 24 Elaine Dyer June 24 Donna Cumby
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Cicel Young Lashana Durant Katrina Williams Dayrosheia Summers Judy Melahn Connie Eastman
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