Lindley Habilitation Services Current Employee of the Month

Congratulations to Stephenie Lumsden as our June 2011 Employee of the Month

Lindley Habilitation Services would like to acknowledge Stephenie Lumsden due to all of her hard work she has exemplified with her consumer. Stephenie has been with her consumer approximately three years. When she started working with him his muscles were tight and he was confined to lying in one position. Over the years Stephenie has worked continuously with him to strengthen his torso and have better trunk control as well has helped him improve fine motor skills.  Stephenie is always filling in with extra shifts for the family whenever they need her.  She very seldom has data corrections and when she does it’s usually due to a change made per the office.  She constantly keeps her supervisor updated every day in regards to any schedule changes and always seeks out what to do before she does it.  Stephenie has done an outstanding job to enhance her consumer’s life.

Again Lindley would like to congratulate Stephenie Lumsden our June 2011 Employee of Month.

Congratulations to Kyrra Davis as our May 2011 Employee of the Month

Kyrra Davis is a fabulous team player and communicator with all of her consumers.  She is always knowledgeable of consumer’s goals and goes out of her way to assist the consumer with achieving their goals.   Kyrra is always willing to assist where needed, and goes above and beyond to always do fill in with many consumers.  Kyrra does a great job being proactive with asking questions or giving suggestions.   Her consumers really enjoys spending time with Kyrra.   She has a great connection with everyone she works with.

Again Lindley would like to congratulate as Kyrra Davis our May 2011 Employee of Month.

Congratulations to Kirstyn Scarborough as our April 2011 Employee of the Month

Kirstyn Scarborough has been a dedicated and consistent staff working with her consumer since her first day at Lindley.  She’s been creative with addressing her goals, and is constantly seeking ways to promote her consumer’s independence.  When there was a lot of transition with staffing her consumer’s hours, Kirstyn went above and beyond by picking up additional shifts and working extra hours to ensure that her consumer had the consistency she needs to be successful.  She has been determined to help acclimate her consumer to additional community and peer-oriented activities, and after a few rough weeks of non-compliance, her consumer is now regularly participating and enjoying the agency activities.   She’s a strong advocate for her consumer, and never hesitates to contact her supervisor with concerns or questions about activities to run.

Kirstyn’s attitude has been exemplary, and it has rubbed off on not only her consumer, but other team members as well.

Again Lindley would like to congratulate as Kirstyn Scarborough our April 2011 Employee of Month.

Congratulations to Wayne Ventura as our March 2011 Employee of the Month.

Wayne Ventura provides Home Supports for his son, Dominic.

In a short period of time, Dominic has made enormous strides in his treatment.  Mr. Ventura describes the job as “the most rewarding job I have ever had”.  He also has stated, “the number one priority is my son.”  Mr. Ventura is always complimentary of Dominic and his achievements.  He describes Dominic as, “the best boy in the whole world.”  He looks forward to working each and every day with him.  Several administrative staff has commented on what a great job Mr. Ventura is doing.  He is always glad to hear such comments.  Mr. Ventura is very creative in coming up with different activities for Dominic to participate in.  Dominic is now enrolled in a satellite program of GTCC to assist him with developing his daily living and independent living skills.  This was made possible by Mr. Ventura and his efforts to make Dominic’s life more meaningful.  Mr. Ventura is extremely invested in Dominic’s treatment.  He is constantly thinking of new goals and ways to modify the current goals to make them meet Dominic’s needs.  Both Dominic and Mr. Ventura always have a smile on their faces.  If you ever come across Dominic and Mr. Ventura, stop and chat with them.  They are both very entertaining people.  If you have attended the Lindley Choir Activity, then you have witnessed how talented Dominic is with singing and playing the keyboard.   Mr. Ventura is really hoping Dominic will showcase his talents at this year’s Lindley Got Talent Show. 

Again, Lindley would like to congratulate Wayne Ventura as our March 2011 Employee of Month.

Congratulations to Shanair Penn as our February 2011 Employee of the Month.

Shanair has two consumers that she has been with for quite some time, and is an asset to their team.   She goes above and beyond her duties as a Hab. Tech to ensure that the consumers are meeting their goals.   She communicates with her consumer’s parents, Clinical Supervisor, case manager, and fellow team members to ensure that all of her clients’ needs are being met.   Shanair is very inquisitive about new ways on how to improve any area of her client’s daily schedule, and welcomes ways to implements any suggestions.   She has helped the new Clinical Supervisor that is over both of her cases immensely by keeping her informed and helping her transition to her consumer’s cases.   Shanair has always had quick responses to her open coverage and takes what she can, including spending the night and working long hours.  She has also taken initiative when extra coverage was needed to follow up with staff and ensure that her consumer was well cared for.  

Again, Lindley would like to congratulate Shanair Penn as our February 2011 Employee of Month.

Congratulations to Karen Hairston as our January 2011 Employee of the Month

Karen is a very dedicated staff who has been with Lindley since we opened.  She has worked with her consumer for over 5 years and the family truly appreciates her willingness to go over and beyond for their child.  Through the years she has helped her consumer accomplish many goals. With her help, her consumer has went from needing a lot of assistant with social skills to making eye contact and shaking hands and imitating conversation all upon greeting someone.  He now follows a shower schedule independently as well as utilizing a schedule to complete his morning routine, so that his mom doesn’t have to do it all for him at his age (14). He shaves, washes his face, uses his acne treatment, brushes his teeth, wets his comb and does his own hair during that morning routine and he completes it with no assistance. She has worked hard to teach him responsibility of placing items back where they belong and not taking others items. He has learned the concept of personal space and how to say “excuse me” when he has violated that person’s space.  Karen has provided support to the family in the way of advocating for their child’s’ education as well. He now is in high school and maneuvers around the school with no assistance and remains in the mainstream classes. She also persuaded the family to allow him to utilize his strongest skill, swimming, to get involved in activities at school. After a short period of time practicing with the swim team, he is now an active member of the Dalton McMichael High School Swim Team. J She is a stickler for completing her data on time with no error and very quick to call and ask questions if she sees something wrong with the data. She returns all calls and completes data corrections in the time given.  Karen works along with our activity director in order to set up activities for the Rockingham County area and enjoys every moment of it. With this being said it is now time to recognize Karen for her hard work and dedication to Lindley for all of these years.

Again Lindley would like to congratulate Karen Hairston as our January 2011 Employee of Month.

Congratulations to Theresa Miles as our December 2010 Employee of the Month.

Theresa has a very person centered approach when it comes to working with her consumer and she works to maximize his independence.   She is always the first person to step up and work additional hours if her schedule allows her to do so.   Theresa puts in many respite hours during weekends and during the week if her consumer’s parent is out of town.  He has confidence in Theresa’s opinion when it comes to choosing new staff and training them.   She constantly has a positive attitude when she works with her consumer and communicates well with her CS regarding changes in the schedule and upcoming respite hours that she will be working. 

                Theresa has been a loving caregiver for her consumer for many years.   She has in no way been satisfied to simply care for his basic needs like feeding and bathing.   She works hard to help her consumer live to his fullest potential by finding stimulating toys and activities.   Theresa had her consumer at Lowes Home Improvement store picking out the parts to make a hands on mobile frame that can go over his wheelchair.   She is remarkable at keeping him engaged in the community, interacting with many people through trips to the museums and stores where he has made friends.    Theresa was already working with her consumer when he lost his mother and during this time Theresa stepped up to the plate working many respite hours as the family adjusted to their new “normal”.  The family expresses their gratitude for the loving part she has and will continue to play in our home.  

Again, Lindley would like to congratulate Theresa Miles as our December 2010 Employee of Month.

Congratulations to Danny Goldston as our November 2010 Employee of the Month.

Danny Goldston has been a very dedicated staff at Lindley Habilitation Services.  He at all times goes above and beyond to help his consumer meet his goals.  Danny has always been extremely reliable and consistent throughout the years with his consumer.  Danny works well as a team player and fills in for others on the team if they need time off to make sure there is coverage.  Danny is always looking for ways for his consumer to participate in the community and keeps him involved in Lindley activities; just to name a few things he has constantly done over the years.   He is always brainstorming and thinking of ways to help his consumer excel and for innovative ways to meet his goals.  During supervisions, he always provides his supervisor with great updates, questions and concerns.  Danny has been working with his consumer for over 6 years and has been a great resource for input.   He has been there in some of the most difficult times and it’s greatly appreciated by the family.   Danny actively participates in team meetings and is enthusiastic to help out wherever he is needed.  Danny is another example of Lindley’s great staff and we are proud to have him as part of the Lindley’s team. 

Again, Lindley would like to congratulate Danny Goldston as our November 2010 Employee of Month.

Congratulations to Tymicia Byrden as our October 2010 Employee of the Month.

Tymicia has been with Lindley Habilitation Services for over three years.  She helped her QP tremendously with the transition of her case over to her.   Tymicia is very person-centered oriented with her consumer. She has helped her consumer become more independent with his daily living skills and helped him with ways to access the community.  She is a great advocate for him when it comes to expressing his needs.  She is very adamant about letting her supervisor and the benefits coordinator know when she wants to take time off.  Tymicia constantly notifies the supervisor if she did not work a shift or if the other staff does not work so the calendar is always up to date.  She at all times comes in for data corrections when asked and makes sure her personnel file is up to date.  She is an impressive staff to have!  

Again Lindley would like to congratulate Tymicia Byrden as our October 2010 Employee of Month.

Congratulations to Lori Moses as our September 2010 Employee of the Month.

                Lori works seven days a week with her consumer.  She is an excellent staff who is dependable and responsible.   She goes over and beyond her daily duties for her consumer.   She recently got him involved in exercising on a regular basis and went to the local gyms in his area so her consumer could make a choice of which one to join.   Due to his exercise plan he enjoys exercising now and has lost 5 lbs.  Lori uses numerous creative ways to engage her consumer and the results are remarkable.   She recently planned a mock fire drill, knowing her consumer’s fear of them and helped him understand the importance of a fire drill.   She is a huge advocate for her consumer at school and is trying to help him and his family gets him enrolled at Forsyth Tech so he can take higher education courses.  Lori has also planned special day trips for the summer to places her consumer has shown interested in.  She keeps him active and is always implementing his home and community goals in the most fun and exciting ways.   Her consumer’s family wants to express how she takes the time to talk with their son to continually underscore his personal desires and effectively help him attain important social milestones.  Lori has used her personal interactions with her family as a teaching tool and opportunities to demonstrate friendship and love.  The family states their child has flourished under her care and is so grateful to have her as their son’s hab tech.

Again Lindley would like to congratulate Lori Moses as our September 2010 Employee of Month.

Congratulations to Darren Fairley as our August 2010 Employee of the Month.

Darren Fairley has been a very dedicated staff at Lindley Habilitation Services.  He has gone above and beyond to help his consumer meet his goals.  Over the years, Darren has always been very reliable, responsible and consistent while working with his consumer.  The family that Darren has worked with has said nothing but great things about him.  He is always brainstorming and thinking of new ways to help his consumer improve and to meet his goals.  Darren actively participates in team meetings.   Darren has worked with his consumer for 4 years.  During those 4 years, Darren has consistently worked 6 days a week, and has not taken a day off.  Darren is the definition of dedication and we are proud to have him as part of the Lindley team.    

Again Lindley would like to congratulate Darren Fairley as our August Employee of Month.

Congratulations to Joann Edwards as our July 2010 Employee of the Month.

                Joann has been a hab tech for her consumer for the past three years.   Her experience has helped her consumer in a variety of ways.   He has been able to achieve things no one thought would be possible.   Her consumer is now able to stand on his own, enjoys counting and although his voice is not yet understandable, she has worked with him to say the number “eight”.   Joann pushes her consumer to clean up after himself by guiding him to put his toys away.   She has displayed an outstanding work ethic.   She always arrives to work early and has a “can do” attitude.   Joann is constantly interested in training new staff to make sure her consumer continues on the path of progress.   She takes the initiative to make sure her consumer enjoys all the different activities that are available to him in our Greensboro community.   His social life is very active and his calendar is full- thanks to Joann.   She has enhanced the quality of her consumer’s life so many ways.

Again Lindley would like to congratulate Joann Edwards as our July Employee of Month

Congratulations to Heather Fix as our June 2010 Employee of the Month.

                Heather Fix is a hab tech for Lindley Habilitation Services.   She took on the responsibility of being the cheerleading coach for Carter Vocational School in August 2009.   During the next nine months this group of special needs students which consist of four Lindley consumers were on a whirlwind ride.   During the fall she arranged for the cheerleading team to cheer at local football games every Friday night and then for Carter’s basketball team during their season.  Heather arranged for the team to perform at halftime during a  Wake Forest women’s basketball game.   All four consumers participated in numerous winter parades and attended every cheerleading tournament she could find (some were through Special Olympics and others where they were the only special needs team participating).  Heather coordinated weekly practices, fundraisings, coordinated parental support participation and all along working her shifts with her consumer.   Our Lindley consumers have gained  confidence, improved in their social skills and have acquired a tremendous sense of pride due to all the hard work and efforts of Heather.  

Again Lindley would like to congratulate Heather Fix as our June Employee of Month.

Congratulations to Kelly Kaifer as our May 2010 Employee of the Month

Kelly is an amazing asset to her consumer’s team.   She is consistent with her schedule and she updates her CS with any calendar changes.  She is creative with running her consumer’s goals and goes above and beyond her job description by utilizing other resources to introduce different and more fun ways to run the goals.  She is dedicated to ensuring all the consumer’s needs are met.  Kelly has a very therapeutic, but fun, relationship with her consumers.  She smiles through the rough times and never gives up.   Also, Kelly establishes excellent boundaries with her consumers and the families she works with, and maintains a professional and therapeutic relationship, while still having fun interaction on a daily basis.  She is extremely reliable, and you can always count on her to go the extra mile in serving her consumers and their families.

 Again Lindley Habilitation Services would like to congratulate Kelly Kaifer as May 2010 Employee of the Month.

Congratulations to Audrey Mendes as our April 2010 Employee of the Month

  Audrey has been a great staff since she started working with her consumer in January of 2009.   She is very dedicated to her consumer and takes the time to read her consumer’s Plan of Care and the How to Section so the goals are carried out effectively.   Audrey has taken the time to learn sign language on her own so she could better communicate  with her consumer.  Audrey gives great feedback and suggests new ideas to help her consumer be more independent and complete the goals that has been put in place.  She is great in communicating with her supervisor about any changes, behaviors and/or concerns that she has.   Audrey is very good to call and respond to all her Clinical Supervisor’s phone calls and emails.   She never complains when it is time for data corrections or to follow up on compliance.

Again Lindley Habilitation Services would like to congratulate Audrey Mendes as April 2010 Employee of the Month.

He has been a loyal staff to our agency for several years.  During his time here, he has faithfully served and provided exceptional services to two of our families.  He is very consistent with keeping me informed of the daily happenings with his consumer.  He is a great team player that is always looking at ways to bring the team together so that the consumer can reach all of his goals.  He rarely requests off and if time is needed off, he often makes arrangements for someone to cover his shifts.  One of the best qualities that Eugene possesses is that he is quickly able to learn from mistakes.  He is always looking at ways he can better himself and in turn, promote his consumers’ independence.  Eugene is an exemplary staff!  Thank you Eugene for all that you have done to uphold our mission!

Again Congratulations to Eugene Craig!

Her supervisor states “Jennifer is a kind, polite, and creative staff.  She is always willing to help out with open coverage, responds in a timely manner to all of my calls, and completes all data corrections when she is asked to do so.  Jennifer has gone above and beyond her position as a habilitation technician.  Since our consumer’s progress is noted on documentation, she has ensured she gets all goals filled out correctly and appropriately.  She follows her billing calendar and never has to make corrections to her documentation. Her consumer continues to thrive through her creative attempts to run his goals. She has helped him with his organization skills, increasing his word usage, and his bathing skills.  I would like to recognize Jennifer for her hard work with our company.  She would be an amazing asset to any team.”

Again congratulations to Jennifer Ballard.

Lindsey Moses has been with LHS for about a year and her Clinical Supervisor has been consistently impressed with her professionalism, reliability, and great attitude.  Last January, Lindsay came on to her case as a new staff to Lindley, but as her supervisor you would have never have guessed she was new to this field.  She has had a level-headed, positive, and creative approach in working with her consumer’s behaviors.  Lindsay has offered great insight and feedback to the family and team, but also accepts suggestions and feedback very well, as you can always trust that she will implement the feedback you give her the very next time she works. 

 She has been very consistent with working her shifts, and in the recent weeks has almost doubled the hours she works while we search for another staff.  I have received comments from her consumer’s family, case manager, and behavior psychologist about how impressed they are with the work she has done.  We have seen a drastic reduction in the number of incidents and behaviors with Lindsay’s consumer, and believe that a lot of that has to do with having a strong staff like Lindsay working with her.   

The case manager states she is undoubtedly one of the strongest staff she has ever observed in 20+ years in the field.  She is able to motivate her consumer in many ways, with fun and playful ideas.   Lindsey’s easy going and relaxed personality, but also being alert and involved, makes the consumer responds very well to her.  

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Employee of the Month

      2011

Employee's of the Month 2007

January 07- Casey Holcomb February 07-Latasha Boykins March 07-Kelle Owens

April 07- Diane Hayes

May 07- Megan Romesburg June 07- Anna Davis

July 07- Brittany Betson August 07- Elizabeth Martin September 07- Dormeka Dick October 07- Bobby Shimer Novmeber 07- Amanda Watters

December 07- Tyrone Hill

Employee's of the Month 2008

January 08-Lizzie Beard

February 08-  Carmen Hill

March 08-  Tiffany Jenkins

April 08- Ryan Rotundo

May 08- Monique Stafford

June 08-  Karetha Moore

July 08- Crystal Maness

September 08- Burley Baker

October 08- Kevin McRae

November 08- Sharon Wagoner

December 08- Jessica Hamby

Employee's of the Month 2009

January 09- Jessie Parsons
February 09- Toquisha Fuller
March 09- Shana Jennette
April 09- Brittany Williams
May 09- Brad Beasley
June 09- Laura Dodd
July 09- Jodie Gibby
August 09- Trevon Peterson
September 09- Darlene Monk
October 09- Justin Alston
November 09- Theresa Miles

December 09 Robert "Brody" McCuiston