2022 Living Our Values Awards

Join us in congratulating our Living Our Values award recipients. The Living Our Values awards align with the five values of our organization and recognize those who exemplify them in their everyday work at Knute Nelson. In addition, the “Spirit of Enrichment” award recognizes an individual for their extraordinary efforts in each award category.

 

 

Congratulations Jenna Mills, RN Case Manager at Crystal Brook

 

This year’s Christian Heritage award recipient, Jenna Mills, was recognized for her commitment to fostering relationships and a work environment that reflects and embraces our Christian heritage.

 

Today, in the Time For Change session, Jenna shared a bible verse that resonated with me. ‘Keep your minds on whatever is true, pure, right, holy, friendly & proper’ Phil 4:8. Thank you Jenna for drawing us towards the word of God to help with our understanding of how we reset our minds to the focus on humanness, and that God’s love is for all and we all should replicate that love.

 

Congratulations Tera Daker, Patient Access Specialist at Home Health Care and Hospice

 

Meet this year’s Valuing People award recipient, Tera Daker. Tera has been recognized countless times for

going above and beyond to assist her coworkers by taking on additional duties and going out of her way

to ensure the success of others.

 

Thank you for being such an amazing team player and always willing to help others out, even when you are very busy with your own tasks. I could not do it without you!! I am not able to get into the office this week and she has helped me by printing off schedules and covering my workflow when needed. You are a ROCKSTAR!

 

Congratulations Barb Wood, Transition Coordinator at the Care Center

 

Meet our Customer-Focused Excellence award recipient, Barb Wood. The Customer-Focused Excellence Award recognizes an individual who focuses on exceeding the expectations of those they serve. Barb was recognized due to the

many instances where she goes above and beyond for those she serves

 

With the care center going through restructuring Barb has spent multiple hours meeting with residents, talking with staff and with families about which wing would be appropriate for each resident from the Maples that will be moving to the Pines. She has worked very hard on making sure that the resident is placed in the “right wing” whether it is a view of the Healing Gardens or the play ground for the daycare she has made every effort to make sure that the residents requests are met.

 

 

Congratulations Jerrica Thiel, Occupational Therapist at Home Health Care

 

Join us in congratulating our Community Engagement award recipient, Jerrica. Jerrica is being recognized for making a positive impact in her community

 

Recently our community had a shooting near several of our community partners and assisted livings. Jerrica took initiative to call the neighboring assisted living facilities and notify them of this so that they could go on lock down and keep their residents safe. She is always looking out for her patients, our partners and thinking on her toes - so grateful to have her!

 

Congratulations Rob Rodas, Director of Culinary Services in Housing

 

This year’s Stewardship award recipient, Rob Rodas, works diligently to make good use of our financial resources. He makes decisions each day in the interest of being a good steward and ensuring adequate funds are available to fulfill our

mission.

 

I have known Rob for years--he is committed to excellence but is always looking to decrease his spending yet keep quality high. He saw that he was $0.10 over budget raw food per patient day. He took 30 minutes to figure out that he could save $17K by making a few small adjustments. Nice job Rob!

 

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