EMPLOYEE NEWSLETTER FOR SEPTEMBER 2018 VOLUME 5, ISSUE 9 HIGHLIGHTS Our Mission: To help people age with grace Our Vision: To be a leader in senior living housing, services, information, education and research support Leadership Retreat W ESLEY WOODS Supervisors attended a two -day Leadership Retreat at THE RIDGES RESORT on Lake Chatuge in Hiawassee, GA. Supervisors that had one or more employees report to them were invited to the Retreat. The Leadership Retreat provided time for supervisors to come together and share “best practices” plus learn about management styles and communication. It was also a time for growth and an opportunity to ask important questions regarding their role as a WESLEY WOODS Leader. In the evening, Dad’s Garage did an Improv show that was amazing and had several “recognizable faces” on stage. It turned out to be a great event and an important opportunity for the Supervisory Leadership at WWSL to meet, learn, relax and enjoy each other’s company. Darryl Maloid and Brandon Ball ((L-R) Donna Conner and Kelly Thackston Amanda Mershon Mevin Howard and Mark Moore
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E M P L O Y E E N E W S L E T T E R F O R S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 8 VOLUME 5, ISSUE 9
Joyce Wilson
H I G H L I G H T S
Our Mission: To help people age with grace Our Vision: To be a leader in senior living housing, services, information, education and research support
Leadership Retreat
WESLEY WOODS Supervisors attended a two -day Leadership Retreat at THE RIDGES RESORT on Lake Chatuge in
Hiawassee, GA. Supervisors that had one or more employees report to them were invited to the Retreat.
The Leadership Retreat provided time for supervisors to come together and share “best practices” plus learn about management styles and communication. It was also a time for growth and an opportunity to ask important questions regarding their role as a WESLEY WOODS Leader. In the evening, Dad’s Garage did an Improv show that was amazing and had several “recognizable faces” on stage.
It turned out to be a great event and an important opportunity for the Supervisory Leadership at WWSL to meet, learn, relax and enjoy each other’s company.
Darryl Maloid and Brandon Ball
((L-R) Donna Conner and Kelly Thackston
Amanda Mershon
Mevin Howard and Mark Moore
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N O T E W O R T H Y
A Message From Terry Barcroft, President and CEO
As you are aware, WESLEY WOODS is introducing the concept of cascading goals throughout the organization. Many high performing organizations use this practice to achieve critical strategic endeavors
or mission focused work. If you have read the book, Good to Great, you will recognize the concept used by some of the company’s featured in the book. What are cascading goals? Cascading goals is the process of communicating mission-centric goals throughout all levels of the organization to ensure alignment between the organization’s strategy and individual employees’ activities and goals.
You might ask, why are we doing it? We believe that personal (growth) development is lifelong. We should not only believe it for ourselves but for WESLEY WOODS. Our mission dictates that we effectively and consis-tently deliver services to communities that help people age with grace. In order to measure our effectiveness at delivering on that promise, we are setting goals that are measureable and align with the mission.
But why do I have specific goals and why are they measurable? It is important to create measurable goals in order to determine when the goal has been achieved. How else will we know we met it, right?
Your supervisor will be able to show you the goals and competencies for your particular position. Be sure to review these in advance of your performance review in July, 2019.
Thank you for your passion and commitment to our mission to help people age with grace! We will be able to see and celebrate the outcomes of that commitment year after year!
Do you have friends or family members looking for a job? Want to make a little extra cash? WESLEY WOODS now has an Employee Referral Program. Through this program, you can receive a referral bonus of $175.00 when you make a candidate referral to Wesley Woods and the individual stays in their position for 120 days. They must put YOUR NAME in the applicant profile in order for you to get credit for the referral. Check out our HOT JOBS for September. For more information about these jobs, check the WWSL Website at
www.wesleywoods.org.All applicants must submit their resume through the CAREERS site. They would need to CLICK on:
CURRENT HOT JOBS:
Cook—Full-time, ST. JOHN TOWERS, Augusta. Full-time Hours: Monday- Sunday (varies), 9am–5 pm
Food Service Attendent—Full-time, TALMAGE TERRACE, Athens
Certified Nursing Assistant, Full-time—ST JOHN TOWER, Augusta. Friday–Monday, 2–10:30pm. Must be willing to train for medication administration/ monitoring.
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N O T E W O R T H Y
KUDOS CORNER— DOVE AWARD WINNERS FOR AUGUST
BRANAN LODGE, Robin BlairSubmitted byCarolyn Hunter for being so aware of our residents’ needs and helping to make their lives move meaningful.
WESLEY WOODS TOWERS, Kenya TerrellSubmitted by Joyce Hardwick for a quick response on short notice. Teamwork makes the dream work! Also for Kenya from the One Group for coming to their rescue every time they need her.
BRANAN TOWERS, Darryl MaloidSubmitted by Brandon Ball for coming in over Labor Day weekend to ensure that all of Branan Towers’ residents were safe.
AHET, Miesha JordanSubmitted by Tia Copeland for order-ing Welcome Kits for New Residents! This escalates our Customer Service.
WESLEY WOODS CORP, Tracy Crump & FoundationSubmitted by Lauri Ann Brooks for Raising charitable care funds need-ed at TTLG. Thank you.
ST. JOHN TOWERS, Melisa SielaSubmitted by Amanda for helping me proof my application and providing references for MBA progam.
WESLEY WOODS OF NEWNAN, Harriette GloverSubmitted by Steve Threlkeld for saving one of our Elders by performing the Heimlich maneuver in the dining room.
LANIER GARDENS-TALMAGE TERRACE, Pearl WellsSubmitted by Melissa Parker for walking several residents and guests to their car under an umbrella during a rainstorm.
ONEKA CHARLESNewnan - Assisted Living
REESE FAIRCLOTHNewnan - Dining
YALEKWA ADDISONTalmg Ter - Dining
BRIDGET COLTONNewnan - Assisted Living
ASHAYLA HILLNewnan - Dining
JASMINE STEMBRIDGENewnan - Assisted Living
DENISE WALKERSJ Towers - Dining
WELCOME AUGUST HIRES TO WESLEY WOODS!
Meet the O. Wayne Rollins Director of Pastoral Care—Rev. Karen Kagiyama
Karen joined WESLEY WOODS two months ago and was hired to oversee
the current Chaplaincy program. In her role, Rev. Karen is building a comprehen-sive pastoral care program across the ten WESLEY WOODS communities. Prior this, she served serves as a campus minister and church pastor in Colorado, Georgia and North Carolina. She holds a B.A. in English and an M.Div. from Emory University and is an ordained elder in the North Georgia Conference of The United Methodist Church. Karen is married to a college professor, and has two nearly grown children. She enjoys reading, puzzles, gardening, hiking and singing and is currently learning to play the bodhran, an Irish drum, to create new neural pathways in her brain!
GO TEAM AHET! They really know how to show the Georgia spirit.
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C O M M U N I T Y H I G H L I G H T S
Bad attitudes Will Drain Your Energy
Employees that hold a “bad attitude” can reduce performance for everyone. They leave co-workers feeling fatigued and exhausted.
Simple suggestions to immunize yourself against “bad attitudes”:n Limit interactions with de-energizers.n Make sure your own work is meaningful and has purpose. In any job
you can think about the places where you make a difference in the lives of co-workers and residents.
n Increase the time you spend with people who make you feel good. If you have a meeting with a de-energizer, try to make time for a more positive co-worker or friends the same day.
Try to spend less time dealing with negative interactions and create an emphasis on the positives in your life. People with “bad attitudes” will only drain your limited energy. Spending time with people that only want to “vent” will not increase your positive energy and will only leave you feeling tired.
Go Newnan! Your Safety Program Rocks!
Newnan completed 120 days with No Lost Time Injuries. The following employees won the Safety Drawing:
Jennifer Alexander - $150; Augusta Cannon - $100; Julia Pearce - $75; Ashley Dabney - $50; and Angel Agosto - $25. Let’s go for 150 days!
Go Newnan! Your Safety Program Rocks!
Newnan completed 120 days with No Lost Time Injuries. The following employees won the Safety Drawing:
Jennifer Alexander - $150; Augusta Cannon - $100; Julia Pearce - $75; Ashley Dabney - $50; and Angel Agosto - $25. Let’s go for 150 days!
REMEMBER IT IS TIME FOR FLU SHOTS!
The Flu Shot program will begin Monday, October 1st and end Friday, November 2nd. It is a MANDATORY requirement that all WWSL employees receive a Flu Shot (or show documenta-tion as to why they cannot get the shot).
When you get your Flu Shot receipt, please provide a copy to your supervisor and they will submit it to Human Resources. Thank you!
Talmage Terrace/Lanier Gardens is also “Rocking” their Safety Program!
TT/LG is up to 60 days again with no lost time injuries. The winners for their Safety Program are:
August—Cheryl Davis - $25; Kristin Spellman - $25.
The new Director of Pastoral Care, Rev. Karen Kagiyama, has created a Facebook Prayer Group called Wesley Woods Prayer Corner. This private Facebook page is open to all WESLEY WOODS employees regardless of their religious affiliation. Only group members will be able to post and see what is posted. The purpose of the group is to provide a space to shared concerns, inspira-tions and thoughts. Karen will also approve all content before it is posted. If you would like to join or if you need more infor-mation, email Karen at [email protected] or call her at 770-728-4886. She will send you an invitation to join via email, and then you just follow the instructions to accept. You may also send Karen a personal prayer re-quest that will be strictly confidential.
Employee Service Dates for September
9/4/1979GLADYS CLAY-BUTTSAHET - Administration
9/30/2009TINA PARKSB Lodge - Activities
9/7/2016KELLY PICKARDB Lodge - Activities
9/6/1988RAYMOND KINGB Lodge - Plant Oper & Main
9/18/2017NATHAN GARCIALanier Grdn - Security
9/26/2005MELISSA CORDELLLanier Grdn - Service Coord I
9/18/2017NEQUETA JONESNewnan - Assisted Living
9/5/2003AUGUSTA CANNONNewnan - Nursing Care
9/28/2015SHERON STEVENSONNewnan - Nursing Care
9/10/2013TERRY WESTBROOKNewnan - Plant Oper & Main
9/26/2016CATHERINE SMITHSJ Towers - Activities
9/29/2011MELISSA PARKERTalmg Ter - Assisted Living
9/30/2013TORREY HEARDTalmg Ter - Dining
9/11/2016VERONICA BRASWELLWW Towers - Assisted Living
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Payroll Reminder: Be sure to check your pay check each pay period for accuracy. This would include PTO balances, overtime, benefit deductions, shift differentials, etc. If you do not know how to review your paycheck, ask your supervisor or contact HR.
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