A newsletter for the employees of the Jewish Home and Care Center, Chai Point and Sarah Chudnow Community
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Meet Mariah Ruhland: Chai Point Senior Living Director
October 2016 WELCOME New Team Members CP Giovanni Lex, Dietary Maridza Planas, Dietary Deana Rucker, Nursing Carol Scheidt, Nursing Rashaundria Weathers, Dietary SCC Sabrina Buchanan, Nursing Abigale Butt, Nursing Chasity Clay, Hospitality Tamika Cole, Nursing Katima Dammond, Dietary Kristyn Evans, Nursing Raquel Herring, Nursing Chasidy Johnson, Hospitality Treasjha Keys, Dietary JHCC Kiara Cater, Nursing Ruby Daniels, Nursing Kristine Daute, Nursing Kelly Essman, Administration Celia Hawkins, Nursing Tiannia Hopkins, Nursing Brandie Hunt, Nursing NaStasha Jolly, Nursing Veronica Legg-Gee, Nursing Carly Lubner, Nursing Gemma Manigsaca, Nursing Abigal Reyes, Nursing Tasheila Sellers, Nursing Quonzi Sturgies, Nursing Kimberly Thomas, Nursing Samantha Van Ells, Nursing Ashley Vang, Nursing Kenecia Villines, Nursing Shadeidra West, Nursing Jennifer Williams, Nursing Sonya Wooden, Administration Lynn Wortman, Nursing
Becca Loss, Communications Specialist When you walk into the room, there’s a desk practically devoid of paper, files nestled in their place, and relaxing music playing softly in the background. You might think you’ve entered a spa waiting room, but, in fact, you’ve entered the office of Chai Point Senior Living Director Mariah Ruhland.
she explains. She also provides strong regulatory knowledge as she has created quality assurance (QA) programs and chaired QA committees. Her goals include streamlining operations and providing better tools and resources for staff across all departments, while staying true to the heart of Chai Point. “I Mariah Ruhland Once you settle in and talk don’t want to forget about Chai Point Senior Living with Mariah, the office what processes and ground Director atmosphere make sense. work were put into place She brings a large and by Debbie, but I want to diverse background of operations contribute to the business aspect of and marketing experience – the organization.” including long-term care, CBRF, and assisted living – to Chai Point. In her Her foray into the world of longpast roles Mariah has streamlined term care started in high school operations, improved efficiency, in Monona Grove, Wisconsin. and supplied tools and resources Mariah was part of the first pilot to staff to be successful in their CNA program in the state that positions, as well as coordination of trained students to be CNAs. She multi-state and regional campaigns. started as a CNA at age 16 and Additionally, she improved the worked her way up in the ranks of business side of operations and long-term care and assisted living. how those operations are organized “Since I’ve worked in a variety of within her various roles. positions, I have a good perspective and working knowledge of each Mariah hopes to bring her successes department as well as the role of a to Chai Point. “With 20-plus years CNA,” said Mariah. “I’ve also walked of being in the industry, I have the journey as a family member, as experience in operations and my grandmother has early-onset marketing, and how they relate dementia.” to and complement each other,” continued on page 2 PERSONNELLY SPEAKING | October 2016 | 1
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Family is what drew her to work for our organization. She sought out this position, versus a multi-site regional role, to “stop traveling and focus on family,” which includes three children (Kaia, 15; Leo, 11; and Zoe, 6) as well as a border collie. Mariah explains further, “I made a conscious decision to join this company as it aligns with my personal values. It’s something that’s hard to find in the corporate world.”
snowmobiling or hiking. “I love walking along the lakefront during lunch,” says Mariah. “It helps me relax and keeps me connected.”
A self-described “outdoorsy person,” when not at her desk, you’ll likely find Mariah riding her hot pink Harley or spending time in the outdoors, either boating, biking,
Mariah can be reached at 414.277.8804, ext. 804, or mruhland@jewishseniorliving.org.
After a lunchtime walk, it’s back to the world of CBRF, business processes and whatever the afternoon throws her way. Luckily there’s the calming atmosphere of her sanctuary to carry her through the day.
Training/Continuing Education Opportunities New Hire Orientation Monday, October 10
7:30 am - 4:00 pm (Rubenstein)
Tuesday, October 11
7:45 am - 4:00 pm (Peck Hall)
Thursday, October 13
8:00 am - 4:00 pm (Staff Ed. Rm.)
JHCC Staff Education Room CBRF Standard Precautions Friday, October 14
Treats & Training Nurses must attend one session each week Respiratory Assessment presented by Dr. Mateo Wednesday, October 5
7:30 am - 8:30 am (Staff Ed. Rm.) 10:30 am - 11:30 am (Staff Ed. Rm.)
Thursday, October 6
10:30 am - 11:30 am (Staff Ed. Rm.) 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm (Staff Ed. Rm.)
8:30 am - 10:30 am
CBRF First Aid & Choking Friday, October 14
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Functional Status Assessment presented by Rehab Staff
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday, October 19
8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Thursday, October 20
Fire Safety Thursday, October 20
CPR Wednesday, October 19
Relias (Online Learning) Fire Safety: The Basics (All) Pressure Ulcer Prevention (CNAs - JHCC Skilled Nursing & SCC Rehab) AL Care of the Cognitively Impaired (Nurses - Chai Point & SCC-Assisted Living only) Contact the Staff Education Department at ext. 876 or 414.277.8876 for more information and to sign up for the continuing education opportunities.
7:30 am - 8:30 am (Family DR) 10:30 am - 11:30 am (Family DR) 10:30 am - 11:30 am (Staff Ed. Rm.) 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm (Staff Ed. Rm.)
Mental Health presented by Dr. Mateo and Kevin Forward Wednesday, October 26
7:30 am - 8:30 am (Family DR) 10:30 am - 11:30 am (Family DR)
Thursday, October 27
10:30 am - 11:30 am (Staff Ed. Rm.) 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm (Staff Ed. Rm.)
Alzheimer’s Training for October Fridays, 7, 14, 21; 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (Peck Hall)
Friday, 28; 8:00 am - 12:00 pm(Staff Ed. Rm.) If you have not yet received the training, please contact your supervisor for information, upcoming dates, and to sign-up.
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August Surlow Awards Winners Congratulations to the winners of the Maurice Surlow Award for Employee Excellence! This award, which takes place three times a year at the Jewish Home and Care Center, Chai Point Senior Living and Sarah Chudnow Community, recognizes staff members who provide superior quality of care to our residents and their families. Staff members who receive the award are nominated by their peers, residents and families and are honored at a celebration where they receive a monetary gift as well as a plaque distinguishing their accomplishments. Here are the winners from our communities who were presented with their awards on Tuesday, August 23, at Sarah Chudnow Community and Wednesday, August 24, at Jewish Home and Care Center and Chai Point.
Jewish Home and Care Center Award winners (from left to right): Gertrude Murray, CNA; Ellen Becker, activity dementia specialist; Jerry Tollefson, activities therapist; Princess Ferguson, CNA; and Lisa Briggs, CNA.
Jewish Home and Care Center Ellen Becker, Activity Dementia Specialist Lisa Briggs, CNA Princess Ferguson, CNA Gertrude Murray, CNA Jerry Tollefson, Activities Therapist Chai Point Senior Living Johnny Norsawan, Cook Sarah Chudnow Community Priscilla Lemke, RN
Chai Point Senior Living Michael Sattell, president & CEO, presents Johnny Norsawan, cook, his award.
Sarah Chudnow Community Michael Sattell, president & CEO; winner Priscilla Lemke, RN; John Lawson, administrator.
Attention Staff & Volunteers
IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR... TIME TO SHOO THE FLU! CLINIC INFO
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Flu Clinic Get your Flu Shot! Dates &Times
Wednesday, October 5 Thursday, October 6 Wednesday, October 19 Thursday, October 20 Wednesday, October 26
Place
Dates/ Times:
Monday, October 3 9:00 am - 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Wednesday, October 5 9:00 am - 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Friday, October 7 9:00 am - 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Monday, October 10 9:00 am - 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Wednesday, October 12 9:00 am - 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Friday, October 14 9:00 am - 12:30 pm, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Place:
Director of Nursing’s Office in Rehab
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 6:00 am - 8:00 am 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 6:00 am - 8:00 am 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
JHCC Staff Education Room
Monday, October 31 is the last day to receive your flu shot by appointment. Staff who have questions or concerns or are unable to make the scheduled clinics contact: Pang Vang, Clinical Staff Trainer/Educator pvang@jewishseniorliving.org ext. 876 or 414.277.8876
This will be the only time flu shots will be available at SCC.
Fay Bruce, Clinical Staff Trainer/Educator fbruce@jewishseniorliving.org ext. 256 or 414.721.9256
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Yom Kippur 101 The culmination of the Yamim Noraim (Days of Awe) is the fast day of Yom Kippur (The Day of Atonement). This is the day at the conclusion of which, according to tradition, God seals the Books of Life and Death for the coming year. The day is devoted to communal repentance for sins committed over the course of the previous year. Because of the nature of Yom Kippur and its associated rituals, it is the most solemn day in the Jewish calendar. Yom Kippur History A ritual for the expiation of sins was in existence already during biblical times. However, it was only during the Second Temple Period that Yom Kippur assumed central importance as a day of mourning and abstention. By the Rabbinic Period, it had become the most important day in the Jewish liturgical calendar, an importance that the day has retained until the modern period. Yom Kippur is the day on which we are instructed to divorce ourselves as completely as humanly possible from the mundane world in which we live, in order to devote ourselves with all our hearts and minds to our relationship with the Divine. Fasting is the most widespread manifestation of this devotion. Other examples include: refraining from washing, sexual relations, and the wearing of leather (a sign of luxury in earlier times). It is traditional to dress in white on this day, symbolizing personal purity. Because of this and the desire to avoid leather, many Jews wear sneakers, or white athletic shoes, on Yom Kippur. Yom Kippur in the Community The liturgy of Yom Kippur is completely centered in the synagogue. It is traditional to wear a tallit, or prayershawl, at all times in the synagogue on Yom Kippur; this is
the only time during the year when the tallit is worn in the evening. There are more and longer services on this day than any other in the Jewish calendar. Yom Kippur is ushered in while it is still light out with a powerful and ancient prayer called Kol Nidrei (All Vows), in which the congregation asks that all vows made under duress during the coming year may be considered null and void before God. In addition to the three daily services of Maariv (evening service), Shaharit (morning services), and Minhah (afternoon service), the Yom Kippur liturgy adds a special Musaf (additional) service. On Yom Kippur, Yizkor, the memorial service, is recited, as is the Avodah, a symbolic reenactment of the ancient priestly ritual for Yom Kippur. During the course of the holiday, a major component of the liturgy is the repeated communal confession of sins, the Viddui. The day closes with a unique and emotionally powerful service called Neilah, during which the liturgy imagines the gates of heaven closing at the end of the High Holiday period. Neilah, during which it is traditional to stand since the ark is opened, ends with a long blast of the shofar or ram’s horn, understood by many as signifying God’s redemptive act in answer to true repentance. Yom Kippur Theology and Themes The overarching theme of Yom Kippur is repentance. During the holiday all thoughts are supposed to be centered on this theme. From Kol Nidrei to the repeated Viddui to Neilah, the day revolves around the theme of communal repentance for sins committed during the past year, in order that both the community and the individual be inscribed in the Book of Life for the coming year. Resources: http://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/yom-kippur-101/
A Bissell Yiddish Is there anything you’d like to learn about Jewish history, culture or religion? Send an email to mruhland@jewishseniorliving.org and we’ll provide the answer in an upcoming issue of Personnelly Speaking.
Mensch An honorable, decent person, an authentic person, a person who helps you when you need help. Can be a man, woman or child.
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The Grapevine CONGRATULATIONS!
CaLLINg aLL YouNg aCTreSSeS aNd aCTorS ageS 7-12 YearS oLd (We are also looking for interested high school students to be production assistants helping with scenery and assisting the director.) Be part of a “theater� performance on December 18, with residents of the Sarah Chudnow Community and Chai Point directed by Nancy Weiss-McQuide.
Andrea Smith, 4th floor social worker, was runner-up for Social Worker of the Year. The award was presented in La Crosse, Wisconin, on September 15, 2016. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor Andrea!
No auditions required! Just a desire to be part of a fun activity with kids and seniors from around Milwaukee. Participation can also be considered as a Bar or Bat Mitzvah project. Rehearsals will be at Sarah Chudnow Community every Sunday, from November 13 to December 11 (EXCEPT November 27-Thanksgiving weekend) from 3:30-4:30 pm. dress rehearsal: Sunday, december 18, 1 pm Curtain Time at 3 pm, Sarah Chudnow Community
Andrea Smith (far right), JHCC social worker
Mar/Com Mischief This is Mar/Com, signing off! Marlene, Director of Marketing/Communcations Becca, Communications Specialist
To sign up or for more information, call or email Julie Shlensky, Posner Chair for Intergenerational Programming, 414-721-9253, jshlensky@jewishseniorliving.org. Please drive past the Health Center to the Apartments. 10995 N. Market St., Mequon, WI 53092 262-478-1500 info@sarahchudnow.org SarahChudnow.org Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter @jsliving
Do you have exciting news or story to tell? Did you or your kids receive an award? Are you newly married? Are you a proud parent or grandparent? Submit your news to Grapevine by emailing Mariah Ruhland at mruhland@jewishseniorliving.org.
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Social Media Module
Be Active
Check out our social media pages!
Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. People who are physically active live longer and have a lower risk for heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, depression, and some cancers.
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
Take a few minutes to figure out how to add physical activity to your life. Find something you enjoy, such as jogging or running, dancing, or playing sports.
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/JHCCFoundation
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LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/company/the-jewish-home-and-carecenter-foundation (our sister communities can be found via the JHCC page)
Take the stairs instead of the elevator. Park farther away and walk. Walk the dog. Take family walks or play active games together. http://www.cdc.gov
Instagram http://www.instagram.com/jhccmarketing
A man’s character may be learned from the adjectives which he habitually uses in conversation. ~ Mark Twain
Social Media Fun Fact:
Al Pacino’s face was on the original Facebook homepage.
Congratulations to Everyone Celebrating October Anniversaries with Us! Tanethia Benson Barbara Cross Devontray Davenport Mia Johnson Latoya Jones William Pickering Rafael Romero-Baez Shernena Sample
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Oct 2 Fantasia Gibbs Oct 2 Evelyn Johnson Oct 2 Emily Longwell-Grice Oct 2 Anthony Nowaczynski Oct 2 Erin Pietryga Oct 4 Elisabeth Blischke Oct 4 Gwendolyn Horton Oct 4 Deandre Tucker Oct 4 Rashaundria Weathers Oct 4 Bao Xiong Oct 5 Rosemary Conley Oct 5 Gertrude Murray Oct 5 Julie Shlensky
Yamilette Torres-Matos Analisa Wojcik Telisha Gates Lori Peterson Adeana Salamun Jasmine Martin Vu Nguyen Bryan Nye
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Cheryl Stuart Samantha Lawshea Gladis Scott Gwendolyn Horton Jolene Zoltowski Regina Dies Carol Lukaszewicz Elisabeth Blischke
Happy Birthday! Oct 16
Crystal Harris Beth Draper Michael Sattell Sonya Wooden Sherry Nash Elizangela Areizaga Helen Gomillion Amy Biller Daniels Angela Hill Badieh Widmer Alicia Johnson Tiara Ward Aquiesha Jordan
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Davina Wilson Oct 17 Jonathan Mann Oct 17 Gracie Nolte Oct 17 Kenecia Villines Oct 17 Edward Wade Oct 18 Estrella Martinez Oct 18 Nyasha Morrise Oct 19 Dana Rubin-Winkelman Oct 20 Kiara Opps Oct 20 Nicole Streff Oct 20 Brittanni Tillman Oct 21 Paul Bischoff Oct 22 Marcus Gilmore
Sheila Stenson Claire Bruckbauer Priscilla Lemke Latrice Farr Natasha Wells Fikerte Zewdie Dorothy Williams Jean Dupree
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Marlo Graceffa Sabrina Buchanan Rafael Carrera Robert Fuchs Kimberly Thomas Alexis Luckett Ellen Becker Shaquita Brady Robin Koenig Sarah Hopkins Alexander Grimmer Erica Harps Laura Loyd Vicki Holton
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