January 25, 2010
For Immediate Release
CONTACT: Stephen L. Mould, APR, Communications
Director
Bolivar Manager Named February
Long-Term Care "Hero"
The state’s largest organization
representing long-term care facilities has honored a Bolivar, Ohio
Dining Room Manager as its February 2010 "Hero of Long-Term Care."
Abby Strubel, Dining Room Manager at Hennis Care
Centre of Bolivar, was selected by the Ohio Health Care Association (OHCA)
as its Hero of Long-Term Care for the month of February, 2010. The
organization chooses one long-term care employee each month to honor for
their service to the long-term care facility, its residents and the
community.
Strubel will be featured on the Association’s website
at www.ohca.org in February, and will be honored at the Association’s
2010 Annual Convention in Columbus.
Kim Zontini, Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, said
that Strubel is passionate about serving the residents in the facility.
"If all potential caregivers could emulate the compassion, caring and
gentle ways of Abby, a brighter light would shine!" said Zontini.
Strubel has worked for Hennis Care Centre since 2002,
and has worked as a State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) and dining room
hostess. She was promoted to dining room manager since November 2005.
Strubel is now enrolled in the Dietary Manager Independent Study Program
through the University of Florida to earn her certification.
"Abby’s ability to adapt to any situation and fill in
where needed has made her invaluable to Hennis Care Centre," said Jenny
Miller, Human Resource Director. "Because she is also an STNA, she is
able to deal effectively with residents and assist if a problem or
emergency arises. Abby wears many different hats in her daily
interactions with residents and staff . . . and she does it all with a
smile on her face!"
In addition to her duties at Hennis Care Centre,
Strubel is active in the community, participating in the American Cancer
Society Relay for Life and entertaining residents and at fairs and
festivals as a member of the Kickin’ Outlaws dance group. She also
volunteers to serve breakfast to the all-night walkers participating in
the fundraiser.
Miller says that Strubel has grown into a mentor
and leader for her fellow employees, and is always willing to work
through a problem with someone, even if only to provide a shoulder to
lean on.
"She has gained the respect and admiration of her
co-workers for her demeanor, dedication and work ethic," says Miller.
"We feel that Abby is not just an asset to our facility, but to the
career choice of long-term caregivers."
Strubel also gives of her time by accompanying and
assisting residents while they enjoy activities outside of the centre.
She has helped residents to visit residents, experience a boat ride,
explore the county fair and to search for bargains on shopping
excursions. "She always has a smile on her face, and makes each outing
special for the residents, Miller said. "Abby deserves to be honored
because she is a long-term care hero!"
The Ohio Health Care Association is a non-profit
association of more than 700 nursing homes, assisted living residences,
and facilities for people with mental retardation and developmental
disabilities, representing 64,000 individuals. It is the largest
long-term care association in the state, and the only chartered Ohio
affiliate of the American Health Care Association, representing more
than 12,000 long-term care facilities nationwide.
Hennis Care Centre of Bolivar is a 99-bed skilled
nursing facility offering in house Rehabilitation services including
Physical, Speech, Occupational and Music Therapy with the
availability for Outpatient services. Hennis also offers
restaurant style dining services, a full beauty and massage salon,
religious services, social services provided by a licensed social
worker, and many activities for our residents to participate provided by
certified activity professionals and trained volunteers. Visit
HennisCareCentre.com for more information.
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