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September 2015

Volume 3 Issue 9

Table of Contents

Featured Home of the Month ...1

Employee Spotlight ...1

New Hires …2

Tributes ...3

Birthdays and Anniversaries ...4

Featured Home of the Month

“Four of Aquilla house employees have been with HGH dating back to the 80's. That's gotta be impressive right? And two of the remaining staff have been here seven plus years. We don't have a lot of turnover. The residents of Aquilla house get along GREAT with each other and that's always a big plus! And our house dog and cat are a huge factor to the house. I feel the residents take pride in taking care of their house pets. It gives them a sense of purpose and responsibility that they take very serious. I also feel our Administrator and house nurse are two of the main rea-sons are house runs so smoothly with very little problems.”

-Lisa Blucher, House Manager

Employee Spotlight

Aquilla

HGH is proud to introduce Susan Schwab-Moreno as our September employee spotlight. Susan found out about HGH through the PennySaver. In October she will be celebrating her 10 years with HGH! She is an RST at the Aquilla Home. Susan states that the resi-dents at her home have become her second family

because she sees them more than her own family. She has three children: two daughters and one son. Her youngest daughter is the first of her family to go to college and Susan is so proud of her. She also loves

spending time with her four year old grandson. Susan likes her schedule, which is Tuesday through Saturday because Sundays she can go to church and spend time with her family. Mondays she spends time with her fa-ther. Susan has family in Wyoming and used to drive out there every summer. We are so thankful to have

you Susan!

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Saint Madeline Sophie’s Center Fashion Show 2015

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Alana McClure Receptionist Christopher Buna RST Diana Zaragoza RST Lupita Garcia RST Roseann Madrigal ECE Vivanne Atkins Respite Khanda Hussein Respite Heather Floquet Respite Jessica Brandon Events Coordinator Mina Ngyen Respite Huong-Nhu Ngo Respite Cristina Garcia Respite Grace Barrigan CLC Sarah Smith RBT Robert Coney RF Lindy Budd RBT Katrina Flores Respite

Heat Illness Prevention Summer in East County is a time of long sunny days and hot, dry weather. To stay healthy and prevent heat illness, there are 4 very im-portant things you need to do:

DRINK LOTS OF WATER, STAY IN THE SHADE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE, KNOW WHEN TO TAKE A BREAK, & BE AWARE OF THE SYMPTOMS OF HEAT ILLNESS

Common symptoms of heat exhaustion include: headaches, muscle cramps, heavy sweating, rapid heartbeat, feeling tired, nau-sea, vomiting, and dizziness.

If you feel any of these symptoms while working outdoors, please do not ignore them. Find a place in the shade to take a break, drink some water and advise your manager as soon as possible.

Desiree and Alana from HR sup-ported St. Madeline Sophie’s Center by attending their annual fashion show. St. Mad’s provides day program services to many HGH clients. It was inspiring to see so much support from the community.

HGH Appreciates Their Employees

HGH Training Opportunity for RSTs to work in CCL Level 4 Homes If you are an RST who works in one of our ICF Homes and are interested in working in our CCL (Level 4) Homes, then you may want to take advantage of a training program that has been designed specifically for HGH employees. In order to be eligible to participate in this training program, you must have completed your introductory period and have at least 12-18 months work experience with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. This experience can be a combination of your prior work experience, plus your current experience with HGH. There are two programs available: 1. Completion of a 3 hour classroom training program on the topic of Children and Behavioral Services followed by an 8 hour “hands

on” training session in a level 4 home consisting of 12 pre-designated categories. Upon completion of this program, employees may work in a level 4 home on an intermittent basis.

2. Those who wish to transfer into a Level 4 home on a regular basis, will need to complete an additional 24 hours in-house training. If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please contact Stacey Brown, Children & Behavioral Services Residen-tial Coordinator at 619-938-2888 Everyone who wishes to participate in this program will need to be fingerprinted and cleared to work in CCL homes prior to training.

To: Christina Cook From: Rebecca Broadway “Thank you Christina for being such a wonderful co-worker. You are a good example and always give great ad-vice at work! Thanks for always put-ting that extra effort in at Greencas-tle.”

To: Tracie Arellano From: Heather Fulkerson “Thank you for completely being flex-ible yesterday with your schedule. And covering the PM shift after 2 call-outs! You rock!! Keep up the good work!!”

To: Lesli Dietich From: Desiree Warren “Thank you for your awesome leadership skills!! Your guidance and knowledge have been so helpful. Thanks for your support this past week. It was tough for me, but I got through it, a lot in part because of your advice and understanding. THANK YOU!!”

To: Jasmin Uy From: Desiree Warren “Thanks for always offering helping hand! Your compassion and willingness to help with any task is appreciated and I don’t know how I would of got through this week without you!!”

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To: Charisse Mendoza From: Diana Staines “Charisee, I want to thank you for being an amazing manager, you always make sure that the residents and staffs request are fulfilled to the best of your ability. I don’t think we really understand the sacri-fice and dedication it takes to do your job. I just wanted to really thank you for all you really do. You rock! ”

To: Sophie Rothwell From: PJ Thacker “You’re so sweet, helping me and the plas-tic bag– when I have stuff- (gloves + plas-tic med cups) You always help me out. Thank you!”

To: Jim Ballow From: Sequoia House “Thank you for helping with our van when it broke on the freeway. Our staff and residents appreciate it! ”

To: Alan Kana From: Brian Howley “Thank you for encouraging growth and improvement in me. Also, for taking the time to show and explain how to work with residents so they can be successful ”

To: Edress Samadi From: Alana McClure “You and Luis are ALWAYS so helpful! Thank you for doing all that you can for me. Btw, LOTS of people are compliment-ing the art you hung! It looks WONDER-FUL!

9/1 Maritza Marroquin-Sanders (ECE) Jazmin Alvarado (CLC) 9/2 Howard Davis (RST) Sara Barnett (ECE) 9/3 Rosendo Ceja (RW) Claudia Rivera (HM) Alejandra De Los Santos (RW) 9/4 Clemmelia Walton (RST) Elizabeth Lee (RST) 9/5 Krystal Hernandez (RST) 9/6 Miranda Duncan (HM) 9/9 Carman Grosventre (TD) Ryen De Jesus (HM) Sarah Brenha (DD) 9/10 Suezann Macias (TD) 9/11 Lucita Amolong (RSS) 9/12 Jessica Flores (RBT) Stephanie Johnson (RW)

9/13 Donna Narducci (RBT) Amy Davis (RST) 9/15 Stefani Tonkin (TD) Laura Moreton (RW) Shara Nichols (HM) Laura Lopez (RST) 9/16 Roxanne Bathke (HM) Brianny Williams (RW) 9/17 Carla Lara (RBT) Lisbeth Morales (RST) Jasmin Uy (HRA) 9/19 Sonya Rusler (RST) 9/20 Danielle Quiroga (RST) 9/21 Paula Hernandez (RST) Kathy Caldwell (RST) 9/22 Lory Diaz-Panebianco (RBT) Betel Negera (RST) Carlos Tapia (RBT) 9/23 Cyndie Harper (RST)

9/24 Kimberly McConaughey (RST) 9/26 Mirna Vargas (RST) Charisse Mendoza (HM) Mialynn Hastings (RST) 9/27 Marcia Vanlandingham (VPO) Luis Valdez (MT)

Key CLC– Community Living Counselor

DD– Development Director ECE– Early Childhood Educator ECD– Early Childhood Director ECE– Early Childhood Educator

HM– House Manager HRA– Human Resources Assistant

MT- Maintenance Technician QIDP– Qual Intellect Disability Proffesional

RC– Recruiting Coordinator RF– Residential Facilitator

RBT– Residential Behavior Technician RSC– Residential Service Coordinator

RN– Registered Nurse RSS– Residential Service Specialist

RST– Residential Service Technician RW– Respite Worker

TA– Transportation Aide TD– Transportation Driver

VPO– Vice President of Operations

1 year Jacqueline Magoon (RST) Mirna Vargas (RST) Norma Hernandez (TA) Antwanette Laury (TA) Diego Escauriza (RW) Rodolfo Seym (RW) Isabel Espinoza (RW) Claudia Agramont (RW) Jose Cruz (RW) Marisol Becerra (RW) Mileena Smann (RW) Carolyn Manigault (RW) Marianne Erickson (RW) Brenda Andalon (ECE) Betel Negera (RST) Brandie Guevara (RBT) Amado Rodriguez (IT) Angel Askew (RST) Lucia Cira (RW) Catherine Flores (RW) Natasha Young (RST) Kimberly McConaughey (RST) Feyissa Erigo (RST) Suzanne Corona (RW) Jane Armstrong (RW)

3 years Janice Gonzalez (RN) Jesus Delgado (TD) Sharon Hobbs (CLC) Gudrun Cox (RST) Yohannis Kubari (RST) Nicole Caro (RW) 5 years Jaymie Collins (RST) Christoffer Jones (HM) Alliena Johnson (RW) Wendy Wonderling (QIDP) Lory Diaz-Panebianco (RBT) Theresa Brown (RW) 10 years Jenifer Marlowe (RW) Terry Adams (RW) 15 years Lidia Barragan (RW) 30 years Antonio Crisostomo (RSS)

September Anniversaries

September Birthdays

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