Kathleen
RN- 3 years of service
Advancement: "In three years I have gone from novice to role model, and have recently begun to mentor new nurses. I am currently studying for board certification in geriatric nursing."
Support: "Everyone, from the pharmacy to speech pathology to the CNA staff, is of such a high caliber that they help me do my best work. This is especially important on Acute Care."
Opportunity: "I've finely honed more advanced nursing skills and the interpersonal skills required to work with hospice patients and families. I have grown into a nurse who can competently and confidently practice both the technical and higher art forms of nursing."
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Kathleen
RN
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Marie
CNA- 8 years of service
Job History: "I've always worked in skilled long-term care."
Relationships: "I like all the residents, my coworkers, and the supervisors I've had over the years."
Care: "A friend of the family was admitted to Rehab. She was happy with the care and got excellent services."
Cleanliness: "I've never seen such a clean facility."
Teamwork: "Working at Masonicare has been an excellent experience for me. We all work as a team."
Benefits: "Masonicare has an excellent benefits package. Masonicare treats all its employees well."
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Marie
CNA
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Constance
RN- 1 year of service
Education: "It's nice to keep learning and we're encouraged to do that. In-service programs keep everyone on the same page."
Change: "The patients are only here for a while. It's constantly changing and that really helps keep you up on your skills."
Relationships: "I like the relationship between ACU and Rehab. We assist each other and the nurses' aides are very supportive."
Supplies: "Masonicare has an abundance of supplies. We're not short on linen or anything. We have all the gadgets for patients' care, new EKG machines, the bladder scan, and the new PT/INR instrument."
Masonicare: "People think that this is just a regular convalescent home. Far from it! We care for patients in-house in ACU, Rehab, and Psychiatric."
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Constance
RN
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Saunie
Business Analyst- 13 years of service
Relationships: "One of my dearest friends started at Masonicare the same year I did. I met my husband at Masonicare, and my mother-in-law is a volunteer here. I have met some wonderful people here over the years."
Tuition: "I used tuition reimbursement to attend college for computer science. I keep up my CNA certification so that I can continue to help when needed."
Perspective: "For five months I worked outside healthcare. It seemed shallow and made me realize how much I like working at Masonicare."
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Saunie
Business Analyst
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Tim
Lead Production Chef- 1 year of service
Events: "We do anything from private birthday parties, special dinner parties, to Masonic events. The food we prepare ranges from cookies and punch to a volunteer luncheon where we did roasted tenderloin, stuffed shrimp, chicken francaise, and double-chocolate cake."
Menus: "We do a rotating menu where we make two soups, two salads, three entrees, two vegetables, two starches, and a dessert of the day."
Service: "We serve 160 to over 200 for our dinner seating."
Co-workers: "They're all good people. They pull their weight and we're all willing to help each other out."
Friends: "I've made friends and have become quite close. I've never been anywhere where people were so friendly right from the get-go."
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Tim
Lead Production Chef
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Maria
Housekeeper- 25 years of service
Job History: "I worked 10 years on the floors and then after that I was promoted to supervisor. I've been supervisor for 15 years."
Job Satisfaction: "I really liked working in my departments. It's really important to me to offer the residents a clean and safe environment."
Respect: "I think the organization treats you with respect. I would definitely recommend this company to work for."
People: "We have a good group to work with. I like to work with my coworkers and I love the patients. That's the most important thing to me. The little things they ask me to do for them. Just to see them laugh. This is what I will miss so much when I retire- my people- the patients. I really get attached to them."
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Maria
Housekeeper
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Suzanne
Recreation Therapist- 4 years of service
Learning: "I went to a conference for continuing education on MDS training and sensory stimulation training."
Resources: "There are so many resources at this facility. The experience is great. You have ACU, Rehab, an acute medical psychiatric unit, long-term care and so many others. This is great for professional experience, networking, and brainstorming with colleagues."
Transportation: "Who else has all of these buses and drivers to transport residents wherever they want to go?"
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Suzanne
Recreation Therapist
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