2020 Hometown Heroes

Page 206 2020 Hometown HEROES Magazine LINCOLN DAILY NEWS May 14, 2020 doing everything the State of Illinois requires as well as several extra measures to ensure the utmost safe environment for our residents and our associates. That is our most important focus right now,” said Woolard. Staff check-in stations have been set up. Woolard adds, “Once they have gone through all stations correctly, they are clear to begin their shift.” Woolard said that CNA and Restorative Aid Laurie Cleary along with CNA and Nurse Scheduler Taylor Etcheson are responsible for the daily check-in procedure and “have been doing an amazing job at spearheading this daunting effort.” Every staff member is required to wear a mask during their shifts. Woolard said that TCV does have a good supply of masks and have also been blessed by the donations of handmade cloth masks, an act of love from the community that the TCV is grateful for. Woolard noted that even though life around us all has changed for the time being, “Our mission has not changed. We are driven by servant leadership and that holds truer now more than ever in this unprecedented time.” Woolard said that the residents are doing well, and they do understand the need for these added precautions right now, even if it is harder for them. She recounted a brief conversation with a resident that really drove it all home for her personally. “The other day one of our residents was watching the news in her room. As I was walking by, she made sure to get my attention and tell me that she has been following the statistics for Illinois.” The resident said “thank you for all you are doing to keep us safe right now.” She added, “I know it probably isn’t easy, but you’re all doing a good job.” Woolard concluded, “That meant more to hear than I can explain. Right now, more than ever, it is the smallest things that make the biggest impact.” We want to thank Woolard for assisting us with putting this together for our readers. We also want to say a huge thank you to all the staff at The Christian Village from the management staff to the nurses and CNA’s, Chaplain, dietary and housekeeping staff, absolutely everyone who daily reports for duty understanding fully the responsibility they are taking in caring for our loved ones. What you are doing every day of the week makes you a hero is the mind of many, many people, and right now, it makes you our Super-heroes! Thanks for all you do! Stay safe. Stay healthy! [Nila Smith with information and excerpts by Janell Woolard]