Congratulations to Esther, A recent Short-term Therapy Graduate

Congratulations to Esther, A recent Short-term Therapy Graduate

by | Apr 5, 2019 | Meet Our Residents, Therapies

Esther S. recented graduated from our Short-term Therapy Program and stated that she “loved the crafts that Cedar Haven has to offer” and “enjoyed the therapy and nursing staff.” Thanks for the kind words, Esther!

We are delighted to introduce you to Esther, a resident who recently completed our Short-term Therapy program. Esther was able to meet her therapeutic goals at Cedar Haven and return to her home. 

At her therapy graduation, we asked Esther a few questions about her stay at Cedar Haven. Esther shared with us that she would recommend Cedar Haven to others in need of short-term rehabilitation or long-term care. She said that loved the crafts and enjoyed the therapy and nursing staff. “I really liked all of the Therapy Staff,” she remarked. “They listen to what I have to say”.

We asked Esther what she is looking forward to doing once she returns home and she said she “wants to make the wreaths at home that I learned how to make at Cedar Haven.” 

We are so pleased to hear that you had a successful and enjoyable stay with us. From all of us at Cedar Haven, we hope you have a wonderful summer… and have fun making more wreaths!

Please join us in congratulating Esther on her achievements and her Therapy Graduation. Please check back on our blog and Facebook page to hear additional stories about our Short-term rehab graduates and their achievements.

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Congratulations to Esther, A recent Short-term Therapy Graduate

Congratulations to Esther, A recent Short-term Therapy Graduate

Esther S. recented graduated from our Short-term Therapy Program and stated that she "loved the crafts that Cedar Haven has to offer” and "enjoyed the therapy and nursing staff." Thanks for the kind words, Esther!We are delighted to introduce you to Esther, a resident...

Cedar Haven Cares Quilt Raffle

Cedar Haven Cares Quilt Raffle

Raffle tickets for a hand-made quilt are on sale at Cedar Haven to benefit four of the most beloved "Cedar Haven Cares" causes: The American Cancer Society, Huntington's Disease Society of America, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and National Multiple Sclerosis Society....

Congratulations March Employees of the Month and Quarterly Recognition Award Winners!

Congratulations March Employees of the Month and Quarterly Recognition Award Winners!

by | Mar 30, 2019 | Staff Spotlight

At Cedar Haven Healthcare Center in Lebanon, our Employee of the Month and Quarterly Recognition Awards recognize our team for their exemplary contributions. Award winners are rewarded through this Staff Appreciation program for helping to improve the lives of residents, addressing the concerns of our resident’s families and loved ones, and for training and mentoring new team members.

Please join us as we thank our most recent award winners for their dedication and commitment to caring for our residents with excellence. 

 

Perhaps a member of the Cedar Haven team comes to mind who you feel is deserving of next month’s award? Please submit nominations for the awards at Cedar Haven and share the reasons why you would recommend them for this honor.

March Employee of the Month Award Winners

Sammy Dueno

“Sammy got the job done! Cars moved for snow plowing and had spaces blocked off. Good job and team work!”

“Sammy is always smiling and helps wherever a need arises. He is pleasant to the residents and his coworkers. He is a fine example of a team player and sets an example for his peers.”

“Sammy always is going above and beyond in the maintenance department. He is always willing to help in any situation.”

Aubrey Mogel

“Aubrey is a great nurse who goes out of her way to take care of her residents. She shows team work and always has a great attitude.”

“Aubrey is a team worker. I can also count on her to see things through. Coming to work is a lot easier when you have a great person working with you.”

She is a very good nurse. Aubrey is a newer nurse and has made very good adjustments and gets along with everyone. She is always willing to help anytime of the day.”

She gives the residents as much as they need. If Aubrey notices CNAs need help, she always is willing to jump in and give a helping hand!”

“She is fantastic as a nurse. She completes all her work. She is very friendly and gets along with everyone. She is very good at keeping the residents safe.”

Aubrey is a team player. She also takes charge and is helpful. She pulls you to the side to talk about problems. She does help CNAs if she has the chance.”

Quarterly Recognition Award Winners

Sonia Rodriguez

“Sonia is a great worker and always puts the residents first. She makes sure they are comfortable and dressed appropriately before going out on transport. Sonia is always willing to go on emergency transports and very helpful overall.”

“Sonia goes above and beyond to meet the needs of her patients. She is always calm and very respectful to all her patients. She shows others how to be caring and professional regardless of struggles on the floor. I have never heard her complain. She is an excellent employee!!”

Amanda Templin

“Amanda tremendously helps whenever needed. She gets her job done plus assists the CNAs with feeding and toileting. She maintains a positive attitude and is a joy to work with.”

“Amanda helps the aides whenever needed. She is always helping even if it’s in other departments. She offers people food for lunch too! She is a great nomination for employee of the month!!”

“Amanda is helpful with the aides when needed. She is always on top of her paperwork and our orders!”

Dave Meily

“Dave is so helpful and never complains. He is nice to the staff and residents. He has worked here a long time and is a maintenance expert. He helps in any department, office or whenever needed. Thanks Dave!”

“He takes good care of us around here!”

Stephanie Rivera

“Steph does an outstanding job as a charge nurse. She is very dedicated to her residents.”

“Steph is an excellent example of a nurse. She is very reliable and is perusing an advanced degree. We value her input, she is truly an asset.

Angie Reigle

“Angie does an excellent job as a RNAC. She assists by working on the floor. She assists whenever we need her.”

“Angie is an excellent RNAC. She is a part of the glue that keeps things together. She is resourceful and knowledgeable. A+ worker who is truly dedicated. Thank you Angie for all your hard work!”

Keysha Scott

“Keysha is very easy to talk to. She is like a sister to all. She goes out of her way to help anyone in need.”

“Keysha a great person to work with. She goes out of her way to satisfy not only other staff but residents well.”

“Keysha respects my rights and privacy. She is always smiling. She listens to people and is always right there when you need her. Keysha is a true asset to nursing!”

Janette Robles

“Janette is always smiling and pleasant as she performs her job duties. She goes above and beyond in keeping her unit clean and sparkling. She is an asset to Cedar Haven.”

“Janette does many things that aren’t typical housekeeping duties. I have seen her go out of her way to make sure her nursing floor is spic and span. Thank you Janette for being so caring!”

Mariah Loose

“Even though she is a new nurse, she has taken on the responsibilities as a charge nurse . She is so easy to get along with and comes with positive attitude. She is very organized and genuinely cares about the residents. She is an asset to Cedar Haven and I’m so happy I get to work with her!”

“She is a nice and positive person. She cares a lot about our residents.”

Interested in joining our team as an RN, LPN, GPN, or CNA who is already certified? Join us for our Nursing Job Fair on Thursday, April 4th from 1-5pm!

Can’t make it to the Job Fair? You can view all of our openings and apply online in 3 minutes with our online, mobile-friendly application:

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Congratulations NAT Graduates, New Class Start Date Announced

Congratulations NAT Graduates, New Class Start Date Announced

Please join us in congratulating the graduates who completed their Nursing Assistant Training (NAT) Program this month at Cedar Haven Healthcare Center in Lebanon, PA. These new Nursing Assistant Trainees completed a 3.5 week course with the goal of joining our...

Cedar Haven Cares Quilt Raffle

Cedar Haven Cares Quilt Raffle

Raffle tickets for a hand-made quilt are on sale at Cedar Haven to benefit four of the most beloved "Cedar Haven Cares" causes: The American Cancer Society, Huntington's Disease Society of America, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and National Multiple Sclerosis Society....

Congratulations February Employees of the Month!

Congratulations February Employees of the Month!

February's Employees of the Month improve quality of life for our residents while also promoting a positive team atmosphere for our staff. Please join us in thanking them and applauding their efforts, which have not gone unnoticed. These award winners received an...

Congratulations January Employee of the Month Award Winners

Congratulations January Employee of the Month Award Winners

  We kicked off 2019 at Cedar Haven by presenting three of our outstanding staff-members with an Employee of the Month certificate and gift card as a way of saying thank you for all that they do on a daily basis. Every month we choose staff members who are...

Congratulations NAT Graduates, New Class Start Date Announced

Congratulations NAT Graduates, New Class Start Date Announced

by | Mar 20, 2019 | Staff Spotlight

Please join us in congratulating the graduates who completed their Nursing Assistant Training (NAT) Program this month at Cedar Haven Healthcare Center in Lebanon, PA. These new Nursing Assistant Trainees completed a 3.5 week course with the goal of joining our skilled team as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Each student received hands-on training from our knowledgeable Staff Education team so that they can assist our residents with the Activities of Daily Living. From all of us at Cedar Haven, welcome to the team and here’s to a successful start to your new career!

March Graduates Free CNA Certification Course Pennsylvania

March NAT Testimonials:

It was very nice working with everyone. It will be nice to work here. – Amanda, NAT Class Graduate

It was an amazing program and I loved it! The instructors were so helpful, and the residents were all so nice! – Melissa, NAT Class Graduate

I appreciate and enjoyed the opportunity to go through the NAT class. – Belen, NAT Class Graduate

I enjoyed the classes and learning how to be a CNA. Everyone was very nice and friendly. It was a great experience! – Marina, NAT Class Graduate

 

Upcoming Class Information:

We are seeking to train and hire new full-time Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) at our facility through our free, 3.5 week Nursing Assistant Training Program. Are you looking to get certified and join a positive and fun work environment? Are you ready to get paid during your training program and then earn one of the highest starting hourly rates for CNAs in Lebanon County? Do you want to work for a skilled nursing facility with zero care-related deficiencies? If so, please read on!

We offer an excellent benefits package including attendance bonuses, 3 Health insurance plan options with a competitive employer contribution, dental, vision, AD&D, life insurance, 7 holidays, paid time off (PTO), a 401(k) plan, an annual uniform allowance, a meal program, and employee recognition programs. We even offer discounts to local attractions, a Verizon discount, a free membership to Planet Fitness, a discounted membership to the YMCA, and a free smoking cessation program. If this sounds like the opportunity that you’ve been looking for, apply today!

Our next NAT class will begin on May 6th. There is no cost to you and no long-term care experience is required. 

  • Receive free, paid training for 3.5 weeks with experienced instructors
  • Hands-on training where you will learn activities of daily living for residents
  • Our course concludes with in-house testing and certification for new CNAs

Click one of the buttons below to apply or view other open positions:

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Welcome to Cedar Haven!

Thank you for visiting the Cedar Haven blog. Please contact us with your questions or visit our jobs page to learn more about career opportunities at our facility.

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Congratulations NAT Graduates, New Class Start Date Announced

Congratulations NAT Graduates, New Class Start Date Announced

Please join us in congratulating the graduates who completed their Nursing Assistant Training (NAT) Program this month at Cedar Haven Healthcare Center in Lebanon, PA. These new Nursing Assistant Trainees completed a 3.5 week course with the goal of joining our...

Cedar Crest Students Plan Intergenerational Festivities for Cedar Haven Residents

Cedar Crest Students Plan Intergenerational Festivities for Cedar Haven Residents

by | Mar 16, 2019 | Enjoy Life With Us, Meet Our Residents, Volunteers

This is the part of a new series of posts showing how residents #EnjoyLifeWithUs at Cedar Haven Healthcare Center. Ray Truex’s Cedar Crest Middle School Class makes regular visits to Cedar Haven to share activities and festivities with our residents (Ray’s photos above were used with his permission).

This week the CCMS students brought St. Patrick’s Day crafts and cookie decoration supplies to treat our residents to some springtime fun. Learn more as their teacher, Ray, answers a few questions about the class’s involvement at Cedar Haven:

Q: What inspired your class to start regularly visiting the residents at Cedar Haven?

Ray: “We started coming 4 or 5 years ago. I wanted to get the kids out of the building to go make an impact in our community, and while we do a lot of good inside of CCMS for charities, I wanted our kids on a van, interacting with others. My Falcons Care group brainstormed several ideas, and this was the one we chose. Concurrently, I had a friend who was a resident at another facility, and my visits to him prompted me to throw this idea out to the class. Fortunately, it was the one the class chose! We have averaged 5 or 6 visits a year for the past 5 years.”

Q: What have been your favorite activities thus far?

Ray: “While playing games has been an easy activity that allows the kids to get to know the residents, my favorite activities have been the ones where kids actually design the trip’s activities, do prep work, and lead once we arrive. We had two girls lead a trip in December, pre-plan the arts and crafts then lead the activities once we arrived. I was so proud of how they saw it through, start to finish! Our goal is to have kids lead the remainder of our visits.”

 

 

Q: What have you learned from the residents or enjoyed through your interactions with them?

Ray: “I would say that this experience has challenged the kids to step outside of their comfort zone and really see someone else’s world. We look for the glimmer of happiness in resident’s eyes as we interact with them, and the feeling of knowing that they brought joy to someone else’s day has had a lasting impact on the kids. Given the right outlets, kids can amaze you, and I always see sides of kids who I would have never expected. I’ve had parent phone calls, telling me how a daughter couldn’t stop talking about the fun they had at Cedar Haven; I’ve seen kids have a conversation with someone who doesn’t talk back, and get a hug at the end because the conversation was so meaningful; I’ve had kids say they are now considering going into nursing. I have kids routinely asking when the next visit will be. It has been a fantastic experience for all of us, and I hope it has been equally beneficial for your residents!”

 

 

On behalf of all of our residents and all of us at Cedar Haven, we would like to say thank you to this thoughtful group of students and their teacher for taking the time and effort to bring such vitality and enjoyment to our residents. While we have many activities at our facility for our residents to choose from each week, an inter-generational event led by compassionate students is such a treat. We all look forward to each time you come to visit. Thank you and happy St. Patrick’s Day!

 

Welcome to Cedar Haven!

Thank you for visiting the Cedar Haven blog. Please contact us with your questions or visit our jobs page to learn more about career opportunities at our facility.

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Congratulations to Esther, A recent Short-term Therapy Graduate

Congratulations to Esther, A recent Short-term Therapy Graduate

Esther S. recented graduated from our Short-term Therapy Program and stated that she "loved the crafts that Cedar Haven has to offer” and "enjoyed the therapy and nursing staff." Thanks for the kind words, Esther!We are delighted to introduce you to Esther, a resident...

Congratulations NAT Graduates, New Class Start Date Announced

Congratulations NAT Graduates, New Class Start Date Announced

Please join us in congratulating the graduates who completed their Nursing Assistant Training (NAT) Program this month at Cedar Haven Healthcare Center in Lebanon, PA. These new Nursing Assistant Trainees completed a 3.5 week course with the goal of joining our...

Cedar Haven Cares Quilt Raffle

Cedar Haven Cares Quilt Raffle

Raffle tickets for a hand-made quilt are on sale at Cedar Haven to benefit four of the most beloved "Cedar Haven Cares" causes: The American Cancer Society, Huntington's Disease Society of America, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and National Multiple Sclerosis Society....

Congratulations February Employees of the Month!

Congratulations February Employees of the Month!

February's Employees of the Month improve quality of life for our residents while also promoting a positive team atmosphere for our staff. Please join us in thanking them and applauding their efforts, which have not gone unnoticed. These award winners received an...

Cedar Haven Cares Quilt Raffle

Cedar Haven Cares Quilt Raffle

by | Mar 11, 2019 | Cedar Haven Events, Staff Spotlight

Raffle tickets for a hand-made quilt are on sale at Cedar Haven to benefit four of the most beloved “Cedar Haven Cares” causes: The American Cancer Society, Huntington’s Disease Society of America, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Each organization strives to support families affected by these conditions and to fund research for the future. These efforts are near and dear to our hearts at Cedar Haven due to the individuals we know who have faced or are currently facing these difficulties. Their strength and perseverance inspires us. 

The hand-made quilt features cross-stitched scenes of a couple walking, flowers, and a house. The design was hand-quilted by the Cedar Haven Quilt Guild many years ago. The top quilt was cross-stitched by hand before the full-sized display was quilted together. The colors are vivid and the design is charming. If you are interested in purchasing a raffle ticket, please visit us at Cedar Haven to learn more. The proceeds will be divided between the four aforementioned organizations after the drawing on May 1st. Tickets are $1 each or $6 for 5. 

Thank you to the Cedar Haven team-members who have spearheaded the Cedar Haven Cares Quilt Raffle. You all exemplify the compassionate care that makes Cedar Haven such a wonderful place to call “home” for our residents.

 

Welcome to Cedar Haven!

Thank you for visiting the Cedar Haven blog. Please contact us with your questions or visit our jobs page to learn more about career opportunities at our facility.

Experienced Team . High Quality Care . Therapeutic Success . Friendly Atmosphere

Congratulations to Esther, A recent Short-term Therapy Graduate

Congratulations to Esther, A recent Short-term Therapy Graduate

Esther S. recented graduated from our Short-term Therapy Program and stated that she "loved the crafts that Cedar Haven has to offer” and "enjoyed the therapy and nursing staff." Thanks for the kind words, Esther!We are delighted to introduce you to Esther, a resident...

Congratulations NAT Graduates, New Class Start Date Announced

Congratulations NAT Graduates, New Class Start Date Announced

Please join us in congratulating the graduates who completed their Nursing Assistant Training (NAT) Program this month at Cedar Haven Healthcare Center in Lebanon, PA. These new Nursing Assistant Trainees completed a 3.5 week course with the goal of joining our...

Cedar Haven Cares Quilt Raffle

Cedar Haven Cares Quilt Raffle

Raffle tickets for a hand-made quilt are on sale at Cedar Haven to benefit four of the most beloved "Cedar Haven Cares" causes: The American Cancer Society, Huntington's Disease Society of America, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and National Multiple Sclerosis Society....

Honoring our own World War II Hero

Honoring our own World War II Hero

On February 22, 2019, Richard J. Kerkeslager was honored at Cedar Haven for his service in World War II between 1942 and 1946. Richard served in the 407th infantry and was awarded the Bronze Star medal for bravery. As his commendation read, Richard earned his medal...