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Welcome and congratulations to our new Lead Shahbaz

The Gardens recently started the Lead Shahbaz program to help support the needs of elders and employees within each house. Lead Shahbaz have been identified as high performing employees who are committed to improving quality of care and building positive relationships amongst elders and staff. They educate and train new and existing employees by sharing knowledge, experience and ensuring familiarity with each unique house routine. Lead Shahbaz must have at least one year of experience at Episcopal Homes having consistent attendance, attitude and performance. This position is considered a promotion and comes with an increase in pay.

Toe Wleh – Walter House – 4 Years, 2 months

Monicah Jackson – Gabrielle House - 7 Years

Catherine Goodbear – Gabrielle House – 4 Years, 1 month

Valencia Smith – Lois House – 3 Years, 7 months

Annette Gazere – Lois House – 1 Year, 9 months

If you or someone you know is interested in this opportunity, please contact Rachel Laughlin, Director of Staff Development, Keanan Franco, Administrator or Stacey Holstad, Director or Nursing with questions or to fill out an application. The new Lead Aide program at Episcopal Church Home will also be expanding this year. If you work in the Church Home and are interested in applying to the Lead Aide Position, please see Rachel. Rachel’s Office is in the lower level of the Church Home.

From left, front row: Catherine Good Bear, Annette Gazere, Valencia Smith, Rachel Laughlin, Wleh Toe; back row: Keanan Franco, Gardens Administrator; Emilee Sames, Director of Human Resources; Stacey Holstad, Director of Nursing and Monicah Jackson.