Christian Health Care Center Employee Honored as Legend of the Year

Jan De See, The Longview Assisted Living Residence Activity Assistant and Receptionist at Christian Health Care Center (CHCC) in Wyckoff and a resident of Prospect Park, was recently surprised at CHCC’s 24th Annual Service Awards Banquet at Macaluso’s in Hawthorne, when it was announced that she was the recipient of the Center’s 2016 Legend of the Year award.

Staff of CHCC nominate co-workers as Legends as part of the Center’s service-excellence initiative. This spring, Ms. Walker was honored as the second quarter Legend Quarterly All Star. She was honored for exemplifying the mission and values of CHCC in an outstanding and easily recognizable manner, contributing exemplary service for the benefit of those served at CHCC and beyond, and for demonstrating behavior above and beyond expectations. Ms. De See was nominated by Victoria Durante, Longview Admissions Director.

“Jan immerses herself wholeheartedly in all that she does and will often use personal time to research activity projects,” said Ms. Durante. “Jan seeks out new residents and guides them to dining or an activity, and introduces them to other residents in an effort to make them feel welcome in their new home. Additionally, she willingly covers Admissions by providing weekend tours, if needed.”

Ms. De See’s understanding of CHCC’s mission and vision enables her to highlight and impart the benefits of programs and activities to those seeking care for their loved ones. Many families have commented on her generosity of time, warmth, and attention. She is one of CHCC’s greatest ambassadors.

Longview residents enjoy finding their inner artist through a robust Art Appreciation Program overseen by Ms. De See. Classes consist of artist biographies and experimentation with various mediums. It provides a holistic approach to health care, and the response to the program has been overwhelmingly positive. In addition, every year for the past seven years, Longview holds an annual Resident Art Exhibit open to the public. The exhibit features more than 100 works of art created by residents using a variety of mediums, as well as a silent auction and entertainment.

CHCC provides a broad continuum of high-quality, compassionate care, offering superior senior-life, short-term rehab, and mental-health services. As a non-profit organization, we deliver Person- and Family-centered Care to our community based upon the Christian principles on which we were founded more than a century ago.

For more information, visit ChristianHealthCare.org.

CUTLINE: Pictured, from left, are Hank Schuurman, Lois Schuurman, Legend of the Year Jan De See, Ethel De See, and Jill Formicola.