With Thanksgiving recently passing and Christmas around the corner, we wanted to acknowledge how very thankful we are for all of our amazing employees who excellently care for our residents day after day. In November, we thanked and congratulated three of our outstanding staff-members for a job well-done, by presenting them with an Employee of the Month certificate and gift card.

For an employee to be nominated, they must:

• Take extraordinary steps in improving the lives of residents.
• Alleviate concerns of residents’ loved ones and family members.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to new members of the clinical staff.

We hope you enjoy reading the testimonies that accompanied their nominations. Please also join us in thanking Diane, Amanda, and Kirstie for their dedication to providing quality care for our residents and their families.

Diane Shepherd

“Diane has a wealth of knowledge of how the nursing units and health information connect. She is always willing to train new co-workers and help out wherever there is a need. When she works the weekend, she is an invaluable asset to the nursing department. Her work ethic and dedication to Cedar Haven are admirable.”

“Diane has continued to be an asset here and in many areas. She has helped in various departments without complaints. She is always reliable and efficient and will always get the job done.”

Amanda Matos

“Amanda is a wonderful nurse. She is kind and compassionate and truly cares about her residents. She is always willing to help other staff and often trains new LPNs to our facility. She keeps her floor running smoothly and is a good role model for her nursing assistants.”

“Amanda is a great nursing and cares about her residents. She is calm under pressure and a hard worker.”

Kirstie Myers

“Kirstie is a delight to work with! She is a team player and works great with our residents. Great to work with! She is a BIG help. 😊.”

“She us always around to help or spot when I need her. She is great with the residents and always has a smile to share.”

“She is always upbeat and always has a positive attitude.”

“Kirstie is a hard worker and a great team player. She cheers up residents and always has a positive attitude. She is a great asset to the Cedar Haven team!!”

“Kirstie works well with everyone. She’s always willing to help anyone with what the need. She’s a positive individual and the residents all enjoy her outgoing personality.”

“Kristie is so nice. She loves the residents and is a team player. She always helps no matter what. She is a wonderful person and a hard worker. She takes good care of the residents. The residents love Kristie.”

This Staff Spotlight was originally published in 2015 and has been updated to reflect Deb’s recent 44th anniversary at Cedar Haven. Thank you for your remarkable dedication to Cedar Haven and congratulations on your achievement!

We are kicking off our Staff Spotlight series by recognizing an experienced and accomplished staff member at our Cedar Haven Healthcare Center. On November 18th 2018, Deb Muraira celebrated her 44th anniversary working at our facility. For 36 years she worked as a Ward Secretary before spending five years in Central Supply and then ultimately moving to her current position as Director of Health Information.

The bulk of Deb’s responsibilities at Cedar Haven are related to requesting, updating, and managing medical records. With recent ICD-10 changes in medical coding and exciting technological advances at the facility such as moving away from paper charts, there are many details to keep in order. Deb spends time working in her office and attending to records on the floors of the facility, where she assists the secretaries whom she supervises.

When asked about her favorite aspect of her job, Deb remarked that working at Cedar Haven has been a great fit because she’s definitely a “people person.”

“I like everything about my job,” Deb remarked. “I have always loved the local and hometown feel here at Cedar Haven.” Some of her favorite memories from her tenure at the facility include when residents have lined up near her desk to visit and chat. She noted that “a lot was learned about that generation when they would sit and talk to you about their lives.”

Congratulations on your 44th anniversary at Cedar Haven, Deb! Thank you for all of the great work you have done and continue to do with our staff and residents.

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