
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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