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Employee of the Month: Humility

You were nominated for exemplifying the character core of humility, because of your willingness to help others, regardless of their role. What does humility mean to you? Humility to me means to simply be humble and willing to help anyone and everyone that you are able to, no questions asked.

How does it feel to be recognized as Employee of the Month?

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I feel honored being the Employee of the Month. It makes me see that the work I do is being recognized and that I am impacting others.

How long have you been working at Variety Care?

I have been working with Variety Care for six years as of December 20th.

Why do you take it upon yourself to learn new skills?

I was raised by a man that will not take an “I can’t” from any of his children or his wife. He will push us to learn more and more each day. He was the one that showed me that you can never have enough knowledge in life. I have always had that in mind, and continue to try and learn more and more, even if along the way I make mistakes.

What has been the most rewarding part of your job?

The most rewarding part about my job is seeing patients smile. You would be surprised how people can be so insecure about their smile, but once they come here and they get their treatment done they smile and show it off.

What makes you so willing to take new teammates under your wing?

I remember when I first started here at Variety Care - I came here without any knowledge in dental. I only knew what an extraction and a filling were, and that was only because I had those treatments done before. I see myself in the new hires who join the dental team, and that makes me want to help them. I felt afraid to not know anything, so I always tell them to not feel discouraged/afraid, and that I was once in their place. I tell them that if they are willing to learn, this job will eventually be a piece of cake for them.

Tell us about your family. My family comes from the small town of San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Both of my parents are from Cardenas, San Luis Potosi. I am the youngest of three siblings. I have six nieces and nephews, the oldest being 14 and the youngest only one month old. I have been married for seven years.

Anything else you would like to add?

I just want to thank everyone who has pushed me to do better and who has helped me grow as a person. I love the team I work with, and I know I can continue to count on them.

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