"The President's Club" Honors Employee Dedication

When employees are recognized for their achievements, hard work, and dedication, it has an impact on employee satisfaction and commitment. Chestnut Knoll recognizes the work that each of their employees put into their job, and they regularly reward those who have longevity in the company, or go above and beyond their roles.

This month, 20 Chestnut Knoll Personal Care, Memory Care, and At Home employees were honored in “The President’s Club” for their years of dedication to Chestnut Knoll.

“The President’s Club was created to honor our employees who have been with us for 11 years or more,” said Shawn Barndt, executive director. “It is important to let employees know they are appreciated in their job, and we are grateful to have so many staff members who love what they do each day.”

The following employees were honored for having 11-15 years of service to Chestnut Knoll Personal Care and Memory Care:

• Shawn Barndt, executive director, 15 years
• Virginia Kreibel, home care assistant, 15 years
• Cindy Mehlman, dining services, 15 years
• Crystal Varady, environmental service director, 15 years
• Sherry Goodall, lead care assistant, 14 years
• Debbra Sundstrom, care assistant supervisor, 14 years
• Linda Cimino, care assistant, 13 years
• Kathy Flicker, care assistant, 13 years (13 years of perfect attendance)
• Jodie Daniels, assistant executive director, 12 years
• Linda Detwiler, director of home care, 12 years
• Diane Heffner, activities director, 12 years
• Sandy Benfield, administrative assistant, 11 years
• Esther Gabel, home care assistant, 11 years
• Scott Garverich, dining services director, 11 years
• Mary Mast, environmental services assistant, 11 years
• Diana Migliaccio, home care assistant, 11 years
• Carol Newport, care assistant, 11 years
• Denise Sellers, home lead scheduler, 11 years
• Merced Stauffer, kitchen supervisor/cook, 11 years
• Jill Vincent, home care assistant, 11 years

Seven other staff members were also honored for 10 years of dedication to Chestnut Knoll and they all received 10-year anniversary watches.

“Our residents and family members appreciate the kindness and dedication that each staff member shows,” said Barndt. “Residents love seeing familiar faces, and having employees with this type of longevity makes the community feel like home. We are so proud of the commitment that our employees give to Chestnut Knoll residents, as well as the Home Care clients.”

Chestnut Knoll offers Personal Care and Memory Care residences at an affordable month-to-month basis with no buy-in fees. Services include 24-hour personal care assistance with medical support, meals, housekeeping, social events, transportation, and a state-of-the-art wellness program that provides ongoing therapy services, regardless of insurance coverage. Chestnut Knoll also offers At Home care services available to seniors where they live. Services include assistance with medication monitoring, personal care, companion care, light housekeeping and laundry, and transportation, to name a few. For more information on Chestnut Knoll Personal Care, Memory Care, or At Home Services, please call Shawn Barndt, executive director, at 610-473-8066 or visit www.chestnutknoll.com.