“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.”
“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.”
Christian Health Care Center’s Tonja Myers has had her hands full during the pandemic — not just with mandates and safety protocols, but also with ensuring the safety of the elderly individuals in her care.
Josh Friesen, who has worked for years as a social worker in CHCC’s memory care center, Cedar Cove, assumed a new role at Christian Health Care Center on Dec. 20: that of chaplain.
“It helps the residents feel better having a clean environment, and we help make sure their needs are met. Everyone works together for the residents’ well-being.” -Hyacinth S.
Christian Health Care Center has welcomed a new psychologist to our team. Dr. Robert E. H. Johnson is available to provide psychology services to CHCC residents.
Heather Lewis, director of nursing services at Christian Health Care Center, has been honored by LeadingAge with the Dr. Herbert Shore Outstanding Mentor Award for 2021.
“It’s a fun environment here. The people that I work with are great, and the job is relaxing for me.” -Eric C., dietary cook at CHCC
“From the moment I walked through the door at CHCC, I could tell it was different here. Whenever you need something, there’s someone who is willing to help.”
Karen Jemison, assistant director of nursing services at CHCC “I love the people here and believe in the mission; the work I do here feels like a calling.” Before working at CHCC, I had worked as a school nurse and in a hospital, both out of state. I moved back...
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