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Myers promoted to executive director at Christian Health Care Center
Tonja Myers has been named the executive director of Christian Health Care Center, assuming many of the duties previously carried out by former CEO Patrick O’Neill. The role of executive director is a newly created role designed to consolidate administrative and leadership duties.
Care team bio: Betty L., nursing scheduler
“CHCC is a family-oriented employer and very friendly to residents and family. Until people actually see it, it’s hard to believe just how great it is here, but it’s really true.”
Health care career path: from dietary assistant to RN
“If you are a patient, compassionate individual with a strong work ethic who enjoys taking care of others, health care may be the job for you.”
Care team bio: Matt C.
“I love the residents. I love getting to know their stories. They know so much; they’ve lived their whole lives. It’s a really unique opportunity to get to care for them. I use every opportunity I can to talk with them. They become your family.”
Care team bio: Gosia D.
“America is a country of immigrants. Sometimes, we don’t even realize that most of us have good or bad stories that were the reason why we left our homeland. At Christian Health Care Center, we have many people who share their memories and talk about their longing for their homeland or family. I understand them perfectly because I wear the proverbial shoes myself.”
CHCC director of nursing asked to share insight, advice with federal agency
Lewis was asked by LeadingAge Washington to speak on behalf of long-term care providers, focusing on staffing challenges that have forced skilled nursing facilities like CHCC to limit admissions.
Care team bio: Becky and Meagan S.
“I’ve sat with residents as they’ve passed away. I’ll hold their hand and tell them “I love you.” I don’t even know if they can hear sometimes, but they have someone there who loves them. It makes me feel like I’ve done something special. They know that someone cared for them. I’m meant to be there.”
Care team bio: Charissa B., dining room assistant and NAC
“Seeing people who are in the sunset of life and being able to help them — I love it. They are people who have led a long life, and I learn a lot from them.”
A mighty calling in long-term care
Tonja Myers works to keep residents safe while weathering budget cuts, staffing losses by Heather Lea in Business Pulse magazine This article was published in the March/April issue of Business Pulse. Like many health care leaders, Christian Health Care Center’s Tonja...