Farmington Community Matters November 2020

Farmington Presbyterian Manor

NOVEMBER 2020

Nursing comes naturally for employee Loren Rickmar Some people spend their entire lives in search of a career that fits both their personality and skill set.

Vivian Hillsbery in a pre-Covid photo.

In the spotlight: environmental services team

Loren Rickmar, however, was one of the lucky ones.

Going into nursing right after high school graduation, Loren became an LPN at 19 years old and an RN at the age of 20.

Every year in September, we celebrate a very special team of “I have always loved helping employees and their hard work on people,” said Loren. “Even as a our campus during Environmental child and through my teen years, Services Week. This year, more I enjoyed tutoring and helping than ever, we are especially grateful Loren Rickmar in a pre-Covid photo. for their commitment to keeping people with things.” our community clean and in tiptop Eleven years later, Loren has had a wide variety of experiences in the shape as we’ve battled COVID-19. nursing field ranging from skilled home health to acute psychiatric care, but it has been her time in long-term care that helped her find her “One of the things I’m most niche. thankful for this year because of

“I love working in long-term care because I am able to really get to know the residents. I get to hear their life stories and become close to them. This also allows nurses like me to be able to identify a change in their health status quicker,” said Loren.

COVID-19 is that we managed to keep the virus at bay for months before having a resident test positive. A lot of communities haven’t been that fortuate. I think my team is doing a marvelous job keeping everything clean,” said Shane Bone, environmental services director.

During her time at Farmington Presbyterian Manor, Loren has been an RN supervisor, a Minimum Data Set nurse, a case manager and is

The environmental services team currently has 16 on staff and two

“I have learned a lot about the geriatric population while working in long-term care and have found that they are truly my ‘love,’” said Loren.

One aspect of long-term care that Loren especially appreciates is her ability to develop relationships with those she cares for.

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Give. Gather. Grow. Campaign successfully raises needed funds for new fellowship center Farmington Presbyterian Manor recently announced the final results of its Give. Gather. Grow.

Campaign during which 119 donors contributed more than $1.25 million to build the Hull Family Fellowship Center.

From individual giving of $1.175M to $79,000 received from corporations, foundations and churches, every gift contributed to the campaign’s success.

Employees at Farmington Presbyterian Manor pledged $25,000 to enhance the lives of the residents they serve. Contributions were pledged by employees from CNAs to dining services and from environmental services to management who believed so passionately in the project.

“The outpouring of support from the Farmington community, from grateful family members, staff and people who care about seniors was inspiring. We knew this project held a special place in people’s hearts,” said Jane Hull, executive director.

The features of the new 3,500 square-foot Fellowship Center include a covered patio with patio furniture, indoor tables and seating for 80 people, audio/ visual equipment, public address

Glenda Corless points to her family’s names on the donor sign from a safe physical distance. Her children gave in honor of Glenda and her husband Warren, who passed away last year. system, kitchen area and added parking. The new space will provide space for weekly worship services, anniversary parties, regular activities and exercise classes, and access to the outdoors where residents can reconnect with nature and enjoy the healing and therapeutic effects of fresh air and sunshine.

“When my wife and I first heard about the new fellowship center to be built, we were ecstatic at the

thought! With the completion of the addition to the Farmington Presbyterian Manor, it means that families will be able to come and meet with their loved ones and do so in greater numbers than ever previously possible [when group gatherings are allowed again]. We will be able to hold birthday parties, anniversaries, and family reunions in the new center. Activities for GIVE - continued on page 3

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OUR MISSION: To provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.

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large groups of residents can now take place. We feel that the Manor is now complete!” said David Coreless, donor and son of resident Glenda Corless.

While the COVID-19 pandemic has had a large impact on the Manor, the completion of the project is a ray of light for the residents.

“This accomplishment is shared by the entire Farmington Community and we can’t wait for the appropriate time to open the doors and welcome them in,” said Nancy Sullivan, Campaign Committee co-chair.

Many thanks to the 119 generous donors, corporations, foundations and churches that made the Hull Family Fellowship Center possible.

The Hull Family Fellowship Center is named for Jane Hull, executive director, who has served the campus for 40 years. Gravity Works Architecture provided the design and Brockmiller Construction was the general contractor for the project. ◆

Millie Bradley tests out the new chairs. “This is going to be my new napping place!” she joked.

Wanda Chatman looks at the spacious restroom in the Hull Family Fellowship Center.

Clarice Wion enjoys the view into the courtyard.

Jane Hull shows Stella and John Karl the new screen and projector.

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I’ve been here since May 22, 2009.

What are your responsibilities on the team?

more are expected to join soon.

Get to know a few members of the team that represent maintenance, housekeeping and laundry.

I work in the assisted living building.

What do you enjoy about working at the Presbyterian Manor?

Vivian Hillsbery Works in: Laundry How long have you worked at Farmington Presbyterian Manor?

Since July 8, 2019 What are your responsibilities on the team?

Cleaning the residents’ clothes.

If I’m on the floor with the housekeeper, I help keep the rooms clean.

What do you enjoy about working at the Presbyterian Manor?

Just watching the residents, talking with them and my co-workers. Just about everything! I really enjoy working here. But I especially like the residents.

How do you like to spend your free time?

Reading Amish stories and fishing.

Jeff Mahurin Works in: Maintenance

Jeff Mahurin in a pre-Covid photo.

Presbyterian Manor team?

When residents ask me to do something, I go do it. Pretty much just taking care of the residents’ needs.

What do you enjoy about working at the Presbyterian Manor?

The biggest thing that I enjoy here at Presbyterian Manor is making these people happy because this is their home. Now they’re in our care. The biggest thing is to make this feel like a home.

How do you like to spend your free time?

Hunting, fishing, woodworking.

I like to get out in the woods. For woodworking, I make signs and things for my daughter and my wife —they do craft shows. I cut them out and sand them, they paint them up.

How long have you worked at Farmington Presbyterian Manor?

Nancy Neel

Two years.

How long have you worked at Farmington Presbyterian Manor?

What are your responsibilities on the

Definitely the residents. My number one priority is the residents. They make me smile; they make me laugh. I love to hear their stories. They have so much wisdom. Listening back to the older days and how far we’ve come. My

Works in: Housekeeping services

Nancy Neel in a pre-Covid photo. priority is learning from them, their experiences. I thoroughly enjoy them and being able to help and do whatever I can for them. I love my job!

How do you like to spend your free time?

I love yard work and getting outside. Reading and listening to music—music frees my mind up and makes me relax. If I get tense, music heals my soul.◆

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currently the assistant director of nursing. Through all of those positions, Loren has enjoyed the comradery and genuine care shared among her coworkers.

organization. From the annual employee picnic and holiday parties to pizza lunches for accidentfree months, the community’s administration is constantly finding new ways to show staff that they are appreciated.

COVID, but hopefully it will be over soon so we can resume those things,” said Loren.

“It is truly a family-like atmosphere,” said Loren. “We are always willing to help each other.”

However, due to COVID many of those events are temporarily on hold.

That sense of caring is something Loren feels from all levels of the

“I also am proud that we have been so on top of everything with

“The residents are part of my family. My main concern every day is to make sure they are safe and taken care of to the best of our ability,” said Loren. ◆

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As much as she misses those things, they aren’t why Loren comes to work every day. For her, it’s all about the residents.