Please join us in congratulating our recent Nursing Assistant Training (NAT) Program graduates! These students completed a 3.5 week course with our experienced instructors, receiving hands-on training for helping residents with activities of daily living and concluding with in-house CNA Certification testing. Congratulations on your achievements and on choosing a career path where you can make a difference for our residents!

Class Testimonials:

“This was a great learning experience. I benefited from this program a lot. I enjoy working with the staff and residents.” Alyssa

“I thought it was a great class and very hands on. I learned a lot!” – Shelbe

“It’s a great class and the teachers are dedicated to helping students with all of their needs.” – Rabel

“I thought it was good and got along with everyone.” – Angela

“Great Class! Very nice teachers and loved working with the residents during the class!” – Lynne

“Great teachers and wonderful length of class.” – Amanda

“Very nice teachers and work environment! The residents are great!” – Amy

“Everyone was nice and helpful. The class was very informative.” – Lexi

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This August we were able to recognize three more Employees of the Month for their remarkable dedication to providing excellent care at Cedar Haven. Alexandria, Mark, and Tania were nominated to receive these rewards because they are committed to improving the lives of our residents every day with a spirit of team-work. Thank you for all that you do and congratulations on your awards!

One person who nominated a coworker was drawn to win a gift card for this month. Please nominate Cedar Haven team-members who contribute in exemplary ways to the care provided at our facility for your own chance to win!

Have a look at the photos and comments below and join us in offering a round of applause for these award winners!

August Employee of the Month Award Winners

Alexandria Reddinger, CNA

“Team worker. Gladly takes newcomers under her wing and because she enjoys her job it’s contagious. It’s great to work on a floor where everyone seems happy.”

“She is positive and very uplifting when she tells you that you are doing a great job, especially if you have a bad day.”

“Team worker, always happy and helps everyone.”

“She is the best! She is more than a great help, she motivates others to do better up on 2C. She is always telling everybody, “You are doing a great job”. We love her and are so proud of her and all she is doing.”

“She’s a great team and is there for when anyone needs her help. She encourages everyone to do a great job.”

Mark Edwards, Floor Care, Housekeeping Department

“Wholehearted recommendation for recognition of employee of the month. Exception responsiveness and attention to request by Therapy especially regarding wheelchair seating, important to the residents. Great communication to Therapy department and to the residents.”

Tania Willets, RN Nursing Supervisor (unpictured)

“Tania makes hard decisions every night to the best of her ability. She makes the best of what’s given to her. I think she is doing a great job. She should be recognized for her great work!”

“She has picked up many extra shifts and comes in early when needed. She has been doing an amazing job.” Jeff Beidler, DON

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All of us at Cedar Haven want to pause and thank the following Employee of the Month Award Recipients for the daily care they provide for the residents at our facility with great compassion and excellence. These award winners were nominated by their coworkers as well as residents and families for exhibiting the following qualities:

• taking extraordinary steps in improving the lives of residents.
• alleviating concerns of residents’ loved ones and family members.
• providing guidance and mentorship to new members of the clinical staff.

This month, one nominator was chosen to win a Panera Bread gift card for making a nomination. Are you a staff member or resident family member at Cedar Haven? You, too, are invited to submit nominations for our recognition awards at Cedar Haven!

The photos of this month’s award winners are published below, along with quotes from their nomination sheets. Please join us in congratulating them on their well-deserved awards!

July Employee of the Month Award Winners

Hester Shumate

“Goes above and beyond her job description. Always willing to help where needed. Always works with a positive attitude and a smile on her face.”

“She is very helpful when I ask for assistance with the resident I take care of everyday.”

“Very happy, go lucky and willing to help anyone in any department. Very observant of her residents needs. Would love to duplicate her.”

“Always there when needed or not.”

“She is always a hard worker and great leader.”

“Takes charge, good team work, always helps when needed and always on time.”

“Great person to help train new people. Awesome person to be around and a great worker!”

Donna Arnold

“She keeps Cedar Haven looking so cute. She puts all kind of stuff around to make it cozy for the residents.”

“She helps people feel at home at Cedar Haven.”

June Bomberger

“June has been here for many years. She is loved by staff and residents. When not working, residents will ask about her. She provides quality care for her residents and it shows through her compassion. Very dependable person and will do anything she is asked to do without question.”

“June is a terrific asset to the nursing department. She is caring and compassionate while providing care for her residents. She is always willing to help out where needed and does so with a smile. Cedar Haven is fortunate to have June as a part of our team for 30+ years.”

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Cedar Haven Healthcare Center is proud of remarkable members of our team who deliver high-quality care and services to our residents on a daily basis. Our award winners are nominated by their peers as well as residents and families for the following:

• taking extraordinary steps in improving the lives of residents.
• alleviating concerns of residents’ loved ones and family members.
• providing guidance and mentorship to new members of the clinical staff.

Would you like to see a certain member of our team recognized in this way? You are invited to submit nominations for our recognition awards by submitting your nomination at Cedar Haven!

Below you will see the most recent award recipients and some of the select comments that were included with their nominations. Please join us in congratulating them on this achievement and in thanking them for improving quality of life and care for the residents at Cedar Haven through their commitment to excellence!

June Employee of the Month Award Winners

George Ludwig, LPN

“George is a very easy going, funny, kind nurse. He genuinely cares about the residents and this facility. I love working with him. He definitely deserves recognition.”

“Hard work and dedication!”

“George has one of the biggest hearts. All of his residents love him, and he always goes above and beyond his call of duty! He is a very dependable staff member even with all he’s been through. He’s always willing to help where he can.”

“George is dependable and faithful/sincere with his services to the Cedar Haven residents. The residents love him! We appreciate his commitment to Cedar Haven.”

“George is a dedicated LPN and volunteers to work on his day off if needed. He can be counted on to complete his assignment on time. The residents love George and he truly cares about all of them.”

Sierra Lymaster

“Team player. She wears many hats but always with a smile. Will take the time to explain and teach. Very approachable and her love for the residents is unsurpassed. It’s been my personal experience that a floor runs so much better if you have a great team leader.”

DebiLee Freeman, CNA

“Deb has completed her 1st year as a Cedar Haven employee. She is doing an awesome job! Her positive spirit is contagious!! She is willing to learn and completes her assignment in a timely manner. She treats her residents like her own family. She has been a pleasure to supervise.”

“Deb shows outstanding teamwork, encourages and motivates others. She is thoughtful, energetic and innovative. She makes a difference and inspires others. Deb needs to be recognized for her leadership to this floor and always taking that extra mile for the residents that she so truly cares for. As a nurse, a mentor, I value her! Her compassion and dedication exceed all expectations.”

“Very helpful to new coworkers/coworkers that’s from agency. Works very hard and active. Work ethic is awesome. Have great relationships with the residents. Positive and always has a smile on her face. I am new to Cedar Haven and she has been very helpful to me.”

“Always helpful and in a good mood! Pleasure to work with!”

“Deb is excellent with the residents. She always is willing to help others and helps residents even if they are not on her assignment. Always answers call bells. Deb is the team.”

“Deb is great with the residents. She goes above and beyond when caring for them.”

“She is the best and happiest CNA.”

Quarterly Recognition Award Winners

Markita Hernandez, Nursing Assistant

“Markita is an excellent aide. She takes after her mother who is also a great example and worker. She helps as a team and never says no. We appreciate all her hard work.”

Samantha Daub

“Samantha exhibited a high level of professionalism, patience and understanding when working with agency employees who were not familiar with the unit or residents. She eagerly answered every question and assisted as needed and took the time to make sure the agency aide was ok. Great teamwork!!!”

Milagros Galarza

“She is the most hard-working person.”

Vivian Ramos

“Vivian goes above and beyond. She is upbeat and positive. Vivian always smiles. She is a team player.”

Dori Hildebrand, Therapeutic Recreation

“Dori is an ‘all around’ good employee in the Therapeutic Recreation Department of Cedar Haven. She cares for the residents and serves their needs. Dori uses her time wisely to do her individual job she has been assigned. Dori is a leader who organizes and prepares themed projects for large group events. She is a ‘team player’ and is very encouraging and helpful to her coworkers.”

Rebecca Hiester

“I had the pleasure of observing Rebecca interact with her peers. She was patient, kind, understanding and professional in dealing with an agency aide who did not know the residents or the unit. She gave good explanations and/or demonstrations and made herself available to assist as needed. She checked on agency aide frequently but gave the aide room to do her work. Great job Rebecca!”

Denise Bradley, Housekeeping

“Denise is a conscientious staff member who goes above and beyond in her duties as a housekeeper. She works well with others and is committed to her position and the residents. We are fortunate to have Denise as a team member at Cedar Haven.”

Chris Heisey, Therapeutic Recreation

“Chris goes above and beyond for the residents. She thinks about the entire picture and not just the Therapeutic Recreation side of things. She is firm but takes care of the TR staff, making sure they complete tasks to the best of his/her ability.”

Juana Olan, Unit Secretary

“Juana has become a terrific asset and team player to the unit secretary department. She has learned quickly and continues to assist her nursing staff on her floors. Before becoming a unit secretary, she worked as a CNA and was a solid employee in the nursing department that could always be counted on.”

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The Katie’s Klique Relay for Life team means a lot to several of our team-members at Cedar Haven Healthcare Center.  The 2018 Relay for Life event, hosted by the American Cancer Society, was held last on May 18th and 19th. The Relay kicked off with special laps for cancer survivors and caregivers as the teams cheered to honor these individuals. The teams can then walk through the night before wrapping things up at the closing ceremony the next morning.

Things are only still and quiet at a Relay for Life event when the luminaries are lighted, at dusk.  This year there were 96 teams in Lebanon County and over $296,000 was raised and donated.  If you wanted to make a donation to the cause, it’s not too late! Any donations can be submitted to Marcia Krause, Team Captain, or Lebanon County Relay for Life  “Katie’s Klique.”

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