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Celebration Time
Celebration time. A time to remember. Ascension Health Homes residents and staff gathered for an enjoyable afternoon of delicious food and super fun to celebrate 4th of July 2018. Our Celebration Time Picnic, pool and great company. The perfect trifecta for a hot, breezy sunny holiday. A lazy day best spent in the shade or…
Read MoreNew Baby Celebration
All things pink and white, a new baby will be. The joy, the smiles, the happiness, We all cannot wait to see!! THE IDEA When Trudy, one of our residents found out Nicole, support staff, was pregnant, she immediately asked if she could help plan a baby shower! With the collaboration and support of…
Read MoreAmanda-What She Does Matters
What Director of Operations Amanda does, matters. How she leads the staff team, enables Ascension Health Homes to provide a warm hearted environment for our residents. A master of balancing strong leadership and considerate care, today we focus on her strategies and successes. We ultimately will learn how Amanda creates and retains a team of compassionate, honest…
Read MoreCookies, Cocoa and Presents
Cookies, cocoa and presents all danced in the residents heads, while expectantly waiting for the festivities to begin. The room was crowded, the chatter was loud, excitement and smiles were exchanged by all. The holiday party planned by Amy, Manager of Ascension Health, focused on our goal of providing a warm-hearted and fun environment for your…
Read MoreWhy We Are Thankful
Why are we thankful? For what reasons do we do find enthusiasm and fulfillment? How do the residents describe what is important to them? We asked the staff and all the residents to simply state answers to the questions. What do each of them appreciate about Ascension Health Homes? What makes them smile…
Read MoreAscension Health Heroes
Who are heroes? According to the dictionary, it is a person admired for achievements or noble qualities. Every person has one that impacts their life in some way. Some are obvious and require no thought. Other heroes act in the shadows, unseen to most, following commands…
Read MoreAmy, The Boredom Buster
Well-being, engagement, connection to others and enhanced care. These are all the result of what our residents feel after taking part in the variety of fun activities planned by Amy Brott, the boredom buster. At Ascension Health homes, we recognize that boredom and loneliness are sometimes a fear of individuals transitioning from independent living to…
Read MoreThumbing a Nose at High Caregiver Turnover
Employees are a valued part of the Ascension Health teams in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Today we feature Heidey Merryman, manager at Ascension Health II. Heidey has just celebrated her three year anniversary in an industry where the caregiver turnover rate has reached epidemic levels. “Heidey is an inspiration to the residents and a Manager that…
Read MoreWelcome to Ascension Health, West Michigan
“We have just entered our 7th year of serving individual residents in our homes under the banner of ‘Ascension Health Homes’! It has been and continues to be a privilege to know and care for a number of adults in West Michigan who need care because of physical and/or developmental disabilities. With well trained and…
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