A newsletter for the employees of the Jewish Home and Care Center, Chai Point and Sarah Chudnow Community
Kulanu - All of Us. Together.
May 2015 WELCOME New Team Members JHCC Joniquie Bynum, Nursing Lakesha Carthell, Nursing Tomeka Cole, Nursing Nekesha Currey, Nursing Jautone Ferguson, Nursing Tiffany Polk, Dining Lakecia Turner, Nursing LaQuashia Wallace, Dining
An Introduction from Michelle Putz, Our New COO (Chief Operations Officer) Warm greetings to all, I am very excited about embarking on this exciting journey as the Chief Operating Officer of the Jewish Home and Care Center, Chai Point and Sarah Chudnow Community. I have been involved with Senior Living communities for my entire 25-year career including skilled nursing facilities, assisted livings, independent apartments and community services. I feel very passionate and committed about the work that we do each day for our residents, families, staff and the greater Jewish community as a whole. As the Chief Operating Officer, I look forward to becoming part of an extraordinary team that will lead our organization into the future. The health care spectrum is rapidly changing—and we must change with it to thrive and grow. I plan on meeting either individually or in groups with team members so that I can better understand the heritage and culture of our organization.
I am charged with having the strategic and operational responsibility for the Jewish Home, Chai Point and Sarah Chudnow communities. I plan on working closely with Mike Sattell, the Boards of Directors and the Management team in the development, design, operation, and improvement of the systems that we use each day. I have long admired this tremendous organization and I am thrilled and humble to have the opportunity to become part of this award-winning team. Please introduce yourself and say Hello to me if you see me in the hallway. I look forward to our future together.
Best regards, Michelle Putz
Michelle Putz, COO, introduces herself at the JHCC Surlow Awards
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Surlow Awards On April 20 and 21, 2015, we had the privilege of honoring staff members at the Jewish Home and Care Center, Chai Point Senior Living, and Sarah Chudnow Community with the distinguished Maurice Surlow Award. The award recognizes staff members who go above and beyond in the ordinary course of their day-to-day responsibilities by providing extraordinary customer service and delivering superior care to our residents. These distinguished employees were honored by our residents, their peers, and family members. Jewish Home and Care Center Kimberly Rosenau, Activity Leader Jeffrey Tayone, Utility Project Belinda Evans, CNA Judith Molina, LPN Amber McKinney, Dietary Aide
JHCC: Amber McKinney, Dietary Aide; Judith Molina, LPN; Jeffrey Tayone, Utility Project; Elaine Dyer, Administrator; Belinda Evans, CNA; and Kimberly Rosenau, Activity Leader
Chai Point Nnamdi Duncan, Painter Sarah Chudnow Community Joshua Grimm, Maintenance Technician
Chai Point: Jim Hahn, Plant Operations Manager, with winner Nnamdi Duncan, Painter
Sarah Chudnow Community: David Milbauer, Director of Plant Operations and Hospitality Services; winner Joshua Grimm, Maintenance Technician; Paul J. Schultz, Administrator; and Michael Sattell, President & CEO
New Employee General Orientation & Training/Continuing Education Opportunities General Orientation
JHCC Staff Education Room
Monday, May 10
7:30 am - 4:00 pm (TBD)
CBRF First Aid & Choking
Tuesday, May 11
8:30 am - 4:00 pm (Staff Ed. Rm.)
Wednesday, May 13
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday, May 26
7:30 am - 4:00 pm (TBD)
Thursday, May 28
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday, May 27
8:30 am - 4:00 pm (Staff Ed. Rm.)
CBRF Standard Precautions Wednesday, May 13
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Silverchair
Thursday, May 28
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Fire Safety (all)
CBRF Fire Safety
Medication of Concern (Nursing)
Sunday, May 10
9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Med Pass & Med Adm (CNAs) Preventing Food-born Illnesses in the Kitchen (Dietary) Contact the Staff Education Department at ext. 876 or 414.277.8876 for more information and to sign up for the continuing education opportunities.
For more information go to http://training.sliverchairlearning.com/jewishhomecare
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Clip ‘n Save: Code Grey/Dr. Grey Severe Weather & Tornado Alerts Spring is in the air, and with that comes the potential for severe weather. Please follow this protocol when there is threatening weather, and a tornado watch or warning has been issued. • Be alert to changing weather conditions and watch for approaching storms. Tornado season in Wisconsin is from May to August; however, tornadoes can occur any time of year. • Be aware of the following signs of an impending tornado, and be prepared to take preventative measures immediately: • Dark, often greenish skies • Large hail • A large, dark, low-lying cloud - especially if it appears to be rotating • A loud roar, similar to a freight train or a jet engine Meteorologists and tornado forecasters are not able to provide the same kind of warning as hurricane watchers can, but they can provide enough warning to save lives. Today, the average time for a tornado alert is 13 minutes. The Front Desk at each community is charged with responsibility of monitoring the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) weather radio, especially when there is the threat of severe weather. When you hear the “Code Grey” or “Dr. Grey” alert, it is important that you know what to do and that you respond immediately. Each community has its own safety procedures and designated “safe zones” in place. It is your responsibility to know where these safe zones are, and how best to get residents in your care to these locations. Be confident and secure in the knowledge that you know what to do when you hear the “Code Grey” or “Dr. Grey” alert. Talk with your supervisor, hold mock tornado drills, have a discussion with your residents. Together we can ensure everyone’s safety during the threat of severe weather.
Shavout 101
Shavuot, the “Feast of Weeks,” is celebrated seven weeks after Pesach (Passover). Since the counting of this period (sefirat ha-omer) begins on the second evening of Pesach, Shavuot takes place exactly 50 days after the (first) seder. Hence, following the Greek word for “fifty.” 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 G-d 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 G-d and Israel. 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 G-d and Israel at Mount Sinai. This is a joyous time, since it is the moment at which G-d and Israel entered into a figurative marriage with each other, the hopeful springtime of their relationship. http://www.myjewishlearning.org
Work restriction begins at sundown (9:08 pm) on Saturday, May 23 and continues until 9:10 pm on Monday, May 25.
Core Value/Guiding Principle:
Excellence
We strive for excellence through our commitment to quality, lifelong learning, exceptional service and continuous process improvement.
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Social Media Module
Take a Break
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Taking five-minute breaks --whether you sit at a desk, do heavy construction work, or anything in between-can have several benefits. Below are examples of some activities you can do in five minutes or less for rest breaks. • Take several short breaks throughout the day (about every hour). Make sure they include some movement. • Take a short walk away from your workstation. • Stand up and stretch or walk in place at your desk without looking at your computer monitor. • Get out of your chair whenever you take phone calls at your desk. • Change positions at your workstation. • Have a drink of water or a light snack.
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 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 (note: our sister communities can be found via the LinkedIn JHCC page)
http://www.cdc.gov
But remember…please do not access social media during working hours!
Do you have exciting news? Are you newly married? Are you a proud parent or grandparent? Submit your news to Grapevine by emailing Becca Loss at rloss@jewishseniorliving.org.
Social Media Fun Fact:
According to Twitter’s calculations, the amount of tweets sent in one day is enough to write a 10 million-page book or 8,163 copies of War and Peace.
Congratulations to Everyone Celebrating May Anniversaries with Us! Jewell Andrews Katie Evins Elijah Jones Melaku Kibebew Jennifer Koenig Tamara Manasrah Jonathan Mann Fiesha Parker Jerry Tollefson
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Chasity Walter Qunisha Crawford Stephanie Gramza Castel Housen Leah Cofta LaDora Davis Laquita Grady Artemius Katherine Elena Kleynerman
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Rashera Williams Bernetta Allen Saeda Guled Rebecca Magana John Gruenwald Adebimpe Nwabuzor Bernice Oliyide Daniel Tedla Marsha Bailey
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Jesus Regis Judy Cubbie Katrina Williams Jim Noffke Andrea Smith Rigoberto Valenzuela Romero Lula Abdullahi Barbara Bell
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Happy Birthday! May 2 May 2 May 5 May 6 May 6 May 6 May 6 May 9 May 10 May 10 May 10 May 10
Michelle Davis Laquita N. Grady Quantia Johnson Veronica Morehouse Hattie Newton Joni Poggenburg Kiara Ristow Queen Luckett Kimberly Harris Gerardo Melendez Sarah Miller Myrna Orengo
May 12 Jody Garner May13 Joniquie Bynum May 14 Janice Brown May 14 Samantha Lawshea May 15 Judy Cubbie May 15 Seon Joon Lee May 15 Rigoberto Valenzuela Romero May 16 Linda Martin May 16 Rashera J. Williams May 17 Rodchell Allen May 17 Terry Coleman
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Diana Azimov Joseph Hunt Judith Molina Elizabeth Sherwood James Smith Richard Bomkamp Rochelle McAfee Alecia Rucker Nnamdi Duncan Latrice Farr Cora Lampkins Yvonne Stevens
May 22 Ashley Wondra May 23 Matthew Krueger May 23 Emily Wilfong May 24 Samantha Dorsey May 24 Kimberly Willis May 26 Kathy Bates May 26 Tommy Williams May 28 Valerie Graham-Washington
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