September 26, 2019

connectionsNEWS for the employees of MHC, MPC, MWC & MDS

Volume 14, Issue 20

Russell BudzbanDI, MWC

Welcome the newest staff members to our Marklund Team!

Thalia EsparzaParapro, MDS

Travis MaloneTA, MDS

Rebecca MitchhartTA, MDS

Natalie NollingerPSP, MWC

Briana PessetiTAA, MHH

Wendy SantoyoDSP, MWC

Xiomara TorresTherapy Aid, MPC

Jazmin ZavalaTAA, MSH

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from Gil Fonger, President and CEONEWS

September 26, 2019

We had a good group this month with 111 nominees! This was a little smaller than usual but lots of great acknowledgements. We had the following participation: MHC – 56, MPC/MDS – 23 & MWC – 32. Great participation by each of the centers and a nice step up from MWC!

Thank you for making my job so hard! :-) There were many truly outstanding nominees to choose from; I could have easily picked a number of the honorees.

I want to thank each of you who take the time to submit one of your fellow staff and recognize them for this honor. I know that it means a lot because I see staff wearing their stickers and saving past recognitions.

The selections for this month are: Leticia (Leti) Juarez, Kelsey Stockholm, & Caitlin Vick.

Leti is a long-time housekeeper at MWC. She was recognized for the positive attitude that she exudes and the excellence that she brings to her job…every day. Along with her great attitude, she was commended for the initiative she took to clean up a huge mess that was left in the conference room. The person making the nomination just ran out of time to take care of it and planned to clean it up the next morning. When she arrived…she was greatly…and pleasantly surprised to find out that Leti had taken the initiative to take care of it. Leti is recognized for her attitude and teamwork.

Kelsey is an evening PSP at MPC. She received four nominations. In two of them, she was recognized for the way she goes out of her way to help on the shift. In another she was commended for being “extremely helpful and always helps her co-workers.” She was also recognized for stepping up to help cover the overnight shift. Kelsey is recognized for her attitude, compassion and teamwork.

And last, but not least, Caitlin is a new Lead PSP at MHC, however, she was nominated while working as a PSP in CDS. She received three nominations. She was recognized helping her co-workers on two separate occasions mopping up spills in the lunchroom. In another, she was commended for her idea to make a special sign to welcome a new staff member assigned to her classroom. She was also recognized for the way she “always goes above-and-beyond” for our residents. Caitlin is recognized for her attitude, creativity and teamwork.

Again, congratulations to all but a special commendation to Caitlin, Kelsey and Leti.

Gil

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from Gil Fonger, President and CEONEWS

Congratulations to all of our staff nominated for a “YOU CAUGHT MY EYE”Bilikis Alausa, Kayla Atkins, Jennifer Atterberry, Robin Avigliano, Karin Behrendt, Wendy Berk, Suzanne Berrend, Krystal Bibbins, Jean Bowman, Jeannette Brancato, Virginia Brown, Jenny Capozziello, Marissa Cassin, Brittany Childers, William

Cobb, Julie Currao, Maria Diaz, Shelly Durnil, Jennifer Facio, Katrina Favis, Lucas Gardner, Leslie Garza, Lauren Humphries, Jourdan Hunt, Community Integration Team, Jerry Johnson, Leticia Juarez, Amber Kartheiser, Jamie Keller, MHC Kitchen Staff, Wes Kochan, Chrissy Koulis, Christina Kuick, Pam Lamarca, Dawn Lassiter-Brueske, Barb Lechowicz, Mellissa Lloyd, Soledad

Lopez, James Lotz, Sandra Martinez, Ross McMurray, Oneida Melecio, Zayra Montes, Rosa Najera, Ahmed Naqvi, Shelby Nichols, Cathy Nikrandt, Mellissa Oliveros, Brenda Oliveros, Yesli Ontiveros, Brenda Ortiz, Michelle Orwig, Jackie Ott, Eniitan

Oyenubi, Erick Pacheco, Niesa Patton, Norma Pepsnik, Amy Proz-Ozinga, Olivia Ransom, Rory Robertson, Jen Robles, Ted Podolak Mariel Rodriguez, Bennett Rubenacker, Susan Rushford, Natalie Sarby, Kristine Scala, Michaela Scott, Kayland Smith, Kallahan Sommers, Kelsey Stockholm, Pong Vanmanisone, Caitlen Vick, Joanna Vicker, Bibi Villanueva, Pam Vintika, Justyne

Vu, Terry Wilkinson, Matt Wittrup, Leslie Worden, Tiffany Zurek

Nominated by: Suzanne Berrend, Christina Kuick, Ellen Rose Leon, Donna Pasano, John Pasano, Susan Rushford, Denise Settanni

Thank you to those who took the time to nominate their fellow co-workersSybil Alex, Lily Baumann, Mady Bennett, Lorin Bergschneider, Suzanne Berrend, Armand Burros, Nicole Cabai, Andrea

Campos, Jenny Capozziello, Marissa Cassin, Daisy Cruz, Devyn Doering, Meghan Edwards, Katrina Favis, Bev Gallagher, Kevin Gatto, Chevy Guastaferri, Mariles Hafeman, Steph Heinz, Rose Holod, Lauren Humphries, Laura Kaczmarek, Mary

Kobbeman, Tami Kraus, Christina Kuick, Dawn Lassiter-Brueske, Marie Loiacono, Britt Maertzig, Lena McNichols, Oneida Melecio, Nicole Molleur, Cathy Nikrandt, John Pasano, Donna Pasano, Emilie Peters, Joel Pinto, Ted Podolak, Nena Ramirez,

Jen Robles, Mariel Rodriguez, Jose Rodriguez, Kristine Scala, Denise Settanni, Kayland Smith, Jeannie Stefanik, Bridgette Tyndall, Joanna Vicker, Marcella Wampler, Terry Wilkinson, Angela Williams, Jessica Zamora

Join us in congratulating our August 2019 Winners

Leticia JuarezKelsey Stockholm Caitlin Vick

The MHC Fall Formal dance will be Friday, October 4th from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

If anyone is interested in volunteering, please reach out to Jeannie Stefanik at x5427 or jstefanik@marklund.org

“A heartfelt thank you to all of the staff that have helped with the many groups we have had on the Geneva Campus this month, I am blessed to have you on my TEAM!!”

- Cathy Nikrandt, Manager of Volunteer Engagement

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NEWS & NOTES

#RepresentMarklund!

Tiffany Zurek, PSP with resident Jacob H., and his sister Clare,

Lake of the Ozarks, MO

On your next vacation or getaway, bring Marklund along!

Take a photo of yourself wearing Marklund attire, and we’ll include it in an upcoming

edition of Connections. We want to see how many places and

just how far the Marklund brand can reach!

Email your pics to Dawn Lassiter-Brueske,Director of Marketing & Communications,

at dlassiter@marklund.org.

Lola Kazmerek, SchedulerGulf of Mexico

Gunjan Patel, MPC Administrator, was recently re-elected to serve on the Board of Directors of The Center for Developmental Disabilities Advocacy and Community Supports. The Center

is a state-wide advocacy group for agencies that serve individuals with

developmental disabilities and families.

Congrats!

United Methodist Church

Polly Sung Group

Aurora Central Catholic High School

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Quick Takes from MHC CDS

In honor of Mexican Independence Day on September 16, staff made traditional

salsa from Atotonilco el Alto Jalisco.

Community clients Richie and Bridgette enjoying a day at Mount

Saint Mary’s Park in Saint Charles.

Joey and our volunteer Neil are working hard and having fun testing

glue sticks for the children’s ministry at Chapelstreet Church.

Shelia and Codi also separated nametags for Chapelstreet Church and did picture

matching for their classrooms.

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Congratulations to the Hab team and all of the staff at MPC who made “Movie in the Park after Dark” a complete success! I am blown away

with the turnout and all the decorations handmade by the staff! - Gunjan Patel, Administrator at MPC

Mark your calendars for Annual Flu Clinics

MPC/MDS-Bloomingdale:Wednesday, Oct. 2, from 2-4 p.m. and

Friday, Oct 4, from 1-3 p.m. on the POD

If your schedule does not allow you to attend either of these times, MPC staff speak to Rose or Kim, MDS staff, speak to Vera.

MHC:Tuesday, Oct. 1, and Friday, Oct. 4, from 7-9 a.m. and

2-4 p.m. in the MHC CDS Nursing Office.

Flu Vaccines will be available to all staff who pre-registered.If your form was not completed by the deadline and you

wish to be vaccinated, please contact Bev Gallagher, DON at MHC.

MWC/MDS-Elgin:Tuesday and Thursday, Oct. 1 and 3 at 9 a.m., 2 p.m. and

4 p.m. in the South Nursing Station.Please reach out to Lena McNichols, MWC DON, with questions.

NEWS & NOTES

GOBBLE GOBBLE!Thanksgiving is just around the Corner!

Marklund is excited to share that we will be offering frozen turkeys to all regular staff again this year!

PLEASE NOTE: We are organizing the distribution of the turkeys a little differently. At the bottom of this note is an order form. If you want to receive a turkey this year,

you will need to fill out the form below and give it to one of the following individuals by MONDAY, OCT. 21, 2019.

We will only order turkeys for those employees that turn in the order form. No extras will be ordered. Turkeys will be available in early November. As soon as we have delivery dates, we will share with all staff.

There are extra copies of the order form available at the front desk at each facility! Don’t delay, get your order in early!

• At MHC – Susan Rushford or Roxy Ochoa at the front desk• At MWC – Denise Settanni, Executive Assistant• At MPC - Rose Holod, Executive Assistant• At MDS – Heather Ravenna, Receptionist

THANKSGIVING TURKEY ORDER FORMYes, I want to receive a frozen turkey.

Employee Name ______________________________________________________ Home Location: (circle one) *This is where you will pick up your turkey.

MHC MPC MWC MDS

• At MHC – Susan Rushford or Roxy Ochoa at the front desk• At MWC – Denise Settanni, Executive Assistant• At MPC - Rose Holod, Executive Assistant• At MDS – Heather Ravenna, Receptionist

Please return this order form to one of the following individuals by MONDAY, OCT. 21, 2019

I understand I am responsible for picking up my turkey. Unclaimed turkeys will not be kept.

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Beat the Price Increase!

Registration prices will increase on 10/1! Fill out a status form and turn in to Community Events Manager,

Natalie Sarby to secure your spot. *Hoodies guaranteed until October 7th

View all race details by visiting www.marklund.org/5Kgeneva

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MARKLUND - STATUS CHANGE AUTHORIZATION Check Employee Home Location:

MPC MHC MWC MDS MTH MSH MHH MDH MRH MVH

Status Prior to Change: for name change, employee must go to Human Resources to complete all Benefit Change Forms

Employee Name Employee SSN

Today’s Date

Effective Date of Change Same as Today’s Date

Dept. No.

File No.

Job Title Position No.

Shift

F.T.E. Badge No. Base Rate

Labor Allocation:

MHC ______% MDS ______% MVH ______% MSH ______% ❑ MRH %

MCH ______% MMC3______% MHH ______% MTH ______%

PLEASE MAKE THE FOLLOWING CHANGES:

Dept. No.

File No.

Job Title Shift Dept. No.

F.T.E. Badge No.

Base Rate

I AM ENROLLING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MARKLUND RUN, WALK, AND ROLL IN GENEVA ON OCTOBER 20, 2019. PLEASE DEDUCT THE FOLLOWING AMOUNT ONCE FOR MY ENROLLMENT FEE.

(PLEASE CIRCLE THE ENROLLMENT LEVEL YOU CHOOSE TO PARTICIPATE IN $50.00- PARTICIPATE IN THE 5K RUN with hoodie* $40.00- PARTICIPATE IN THE 1 MILE with hoodie* *Hoodie Size: YL S M L XL 2XL (+$2.00) AGE ON RACE DAY:_________

YOUR CELL #:_____________________________ YOUR EMAIL:__________________________________ EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME/PHONE:___________________________________________________ Employee Signature (required)

Manager/Supervisor Signature (required) Date

Human Resources Signature (required) Date

VP/Executive Signature (all raises over stated guidelines) Date

HRF0040 Revised 04/07/2017

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A newsletter for those who care about MarklundCARECARE LETTER

Fall 2019 | www.marklund.org

Making everyday life possible – Marklund Hyde Center resident Sammy plays

baseball with Kane County Cougar player!

Marklund Day School Expanding

Employee Celebrates 50 Years at Marklund

Register for Run, Walk & Roll-Geneva

Advocate through the Marklund Action Network

Corporate Donor Highlight

Get Ready for Holiday Season Giving

Calendar of Events

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Earlier this summer, Marklund received a three-year re-accreditation from CARF, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. Out of 982 standards that were reviewed, the surveyors had NO recommendations for changes. “The survey was focused on Marklund’s Community Day Services program (CDS) in Geneva but we asked them to do an evaluation of the entire organization,” said Gil Fonger, President & CEO.

Marklund Earns Re-Accreditation After Perfect Survey

The Fall 2019 CareLetter is out! Pick up your copy in the lobby at MHC,

MPC, MWC or MDS.

Call 888-933-1327

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