New Brighton Care Center and Senior Suites of New Brighton March 2013 Newsletter Congratulations to New Brighton Care Centers New Queen and King of Valentine s Day! CHARLENE B. And EJVIND H. Congratulations to the winners of the Valentine s quiz: Lillian C. and Cindy L. 1
Dear Family and Friends, New Brighton Care Center & Senior Suites Assisted Living offers E-Mail service via our website. The purpose of this service is to provide an easy and time saving way, for family and friends of residents at either of our care campus locations to send e-mail messages. Staying connected has never been easier. Please try it out and pass the information onto others! How it works- Visit our website: www.newbrightoncarecenter.com On the lower right corner of the page there is a button for Resident E-mail. Once you click that button it will take you to the Resident E-mail page. Follow the directions on the page. You can now also send photos that will be attached to your message that is delivered to the resident. Directions on how to send photos will be available once you send a message. We have already had wonderful participation Thanks a lot, Ryan Chies, Assistant Administrator. Valentine Trivia Answers from last month s newsletter! 1. California 2. Candy 3. Tomato 4. Mike and Carol Brady 5. Hallmark 6. 65% 7. Al Capone, Bugs Moran 8. Teachers 9. Sailor, Man of the Sea 10. Necco (New England Confectionery Company 11. Nebraska 12. Pig Latin 13. Cupid 14. Green 15. Minnie 16. Romeo and Juliet 17. Saint Valentines 18. Tomato 19. Cupid 20. Dove 21. Georgie Porgie 22. Frog 23. Queen Victoria 24. Sleeve 25. Aphrodite 26. Hugs 27. Red 28. Sweetheart 29. Yellow 30. Vase 31. Romance 32. Heart 33. February 14 th 34. Love Letter 35. Roses 2
Resident of the Month: Ruthanne Tetzman Resident Birthdays: Harriet N. 3/27 March's Special Events: 3/6 Resident Council meeting 3/8 Music/ Gail 3/13 Social HouR! 3/14 Birthday party with Mary hall 3/15 Cooking Club 3/17 Shamrock Shakes! Happy St. Patrick s Day! 3/20 Chat N Chew! 3/22 happy hour! 3/27 Music with Shirley 3/29 Cooking Club 3/31 Egg bingo! Happy Easter! Bible Study on Tuesday and Friday Evenings with Nina!
RESIDENT COUNCIL MINUTES February 2013 The meeting was held on Wednesday February 6, 2013. Residents who were present: Ruthann T., Lillian C., Millie S., Dorothy D., Marion N. and Ralph P. Staff who were present: Shelly M. and Margaret T. The meeting was called to order by Lillian C. and Marion N. Residents were informed of upcoming events for February. Residents didn t voice any new ideas for activities, when asked. Any concerns they might of had were directed to proper departments. Residents are encouraged to speak directly to the DON/ADON about any concerns or issues with nursing throughout the month. Also, any concerns in dietary they may speak directly to the Dietary Manager about them. Meal of the month: BBQ Ribs, Cole Slaw, French Fries and Strawberry Shortcakes. Resident of the month for March is; Ruthann Tetzman #22-#26 bill of rights were read to the residents. Meeting was adjourned at 3:30pm with Millie S. and Lillian C. closing. Next meeting is scheduled for March 6 th, 2013 at 2:30pm. Ombudsman: Sally Schoephoerster #651-431-2554 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<REMEMBER>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> When bringing in clothing for your family, please remember to mark their names on them. If you should need a marker, ask any staff and they can get you one to use. When ordering a newspaper for your family member, please call the newspaper of your choice, and inform the business office so we can ensure delivery. In room materials are available from the Activities department such as books, games, puzzle books, cards, talking radio s, cd s, movie s, greeting cards and stationary. You can buy stamps and batteries from the business office, during business hours. Your family Ministers are welcome to come visit family members at 4 anytime.
Letter from the Assistant Administrator For those who do read our newsletter, you know Michael Chies (Administrator), usually writes this article but this month we are mixing things up a bit. Let me first introduce myself, I am Ryan Chies, son of Michael and Jackie Chies (Accounts Payable), and brother to Brady Chies (Maintenance Director). I have worked at New Brighton Care Center and for my family in some capacity since I was 15 years old. The first job I ever had at New Brighton Care Center was working in the kitchen. I was responsible for washing dishes and setting up all the trays. I enjoyed that job throughout high school. Working in the kitchen gave me a real appreciation of the hard work all the Dietary staff do to provide great tasting meals to all the residents. The second job I had was working in the Maintenance department while going to college. This job gave me a great background and appreciation in what it takes to keep a building up and running. After college I continued my education in Long-Term Health Care Administration and attained the Nursing Home Administrator licensure in 2002. Since then I have been the Assistant Administrator working alongside of my father. I have appreciated this opportunity, more than words can express. I ve learned so many amazing lessons over the years but the most important lesson I ve learned is that it takes a wonderful team of caring individuals, working together, to provide brilliant care to those we serve, the residents and families. We all get caught up in our lives and work sometimes forgetting to acknowledge and thank those who make this all possible. I want to take this time to express my sincere gratitude to all the wonderful individuals who make New Brighton Care Center a wonderful place to live and work. These amazing people who dedicate their working lives to providing the highest quality of care to our residents need to be recognized and thanked. Each one of you needs to know that I personally appreciate all the wonderful things you do for the residents and for New Brighton Care Center. I encourage families and residents to take a moment to say thank you to all those who dedicate their careers to caring for others. All it takes to brighten someone s day is saying thank you for all you do! I would also encourage families, residents, and staff to contact your local representative and let them know how important nursing homes and care givers are. Care givers in Minnesota have had their wages frozen for over four years due to legislative action and that needs to change now! The only way that change can occur is if you make your opinion and voice heard. Please take an active role in helping up make this change possible. If you need assistance in finding your representative, contact me at (651)403-5244 or swing into the business office. Ryan Chies Assistant Administrator 5 New Brighton Care Center
O N E W B R I G H T O N C A R E C E N T E R & S E N I O R S U I T E S A S S I S T E D L I V I N G In House Ancillary Services: Podiatry, Hearing & Eye Care, Dental Intensive Rehabilitative Services: Physical and Occupational Therapy, Speech/Language Pathology Therapeutic Recreation, Progressive Long & Short Term/Assisted Living Suites /Hospice Care 651) - 633-7200 Website: www.newbrightoncarecenter.com NBCC Staff email: admin@northcitieshealthcare.com Church Services Blessed Hope Baptist Service: 1 st Sunday of the month Christ the King Church: 2 nd Tuesday of the month New Brighton Christian Church: 3 rd Sunday of the month St. John the Baptist Catholic Church: 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd Tuesday s B e a u t y S h o p H o u r s : M o n d a y : 9 : 0 0 a m, W e d n e s d a y a n d T h u r s d a y : 1 : 0 0 p m L a d i e s H a i r C u t - $14.00 S t y l e ( s e t o n l y ) $ 1 4. 0 0 S h a m p o o a n d s e t - $15.00 R i n s e $ 1. 0 0 * C o l o r $ 3 4. 0 0 P e r m a n e n t o n l y - $39.00 P e r m a n e n t a n d C u t - $50.00 M e n s H a i r C u t - $10.00 Families please set up an account in the Business office or obtain a gift certificate for beauty shop services. To better serve you, please notify staff, or call in advance for services you wish to have done. Administrator..Michael Facility contacts: Chies Ph. # 651-403-5241 Assistant Administrator.. Administrator. Ryan Michael Chies Chies Ph. # 651-403-5244 651-403-5241 Director Assistant of Nursing Jean Administrator. Ryan Kittelson Chies Ph. # 651-403-5261 651-403-5244 Assistant Director Director of Nursing of Nursing. Sarah Jean Erickson Kittelson Ph. # 651-403-5261 651-403-5267 Social Assistant Service Director of Nursing. Joni Sarah Mudge Erickson Ph. # 651-403-5267 651-403-5255 Nutritional Social Services Director Director. Leona Joni Lemm Mudge Ph. # 651-403-5255 651-403-5257 Medical Nutritional Records Services Director. Leona Tracy Lemm Slama Ph. Ph. # 651-4035245 # 651-403-5257 Resident Medical Accounts Records.Tracy Nancy Slama Watroba Ph. Ph. # 651-403-5242 # 651-4035245 Housekeeping/Laundry Resident Accounts.. Nancy Janell Watroba Canchola Ph. Ph. # 651-403-5252 # 651-403-5242 Housekeeping/Laundry Janell Canchola Ph. # 651-403-5252 Maintenance Brady Chies Ph. # 651-403-5248 Maintenance Brady Chies Ph. # 651-403-5248 Activity Director/Volunteer Coordinator Shelly Maxwell Ph. # 651-403-5259 Activity Director/Volunteer Coordinator Shelly Maxwell Ph. # 651-403-5259 Address: New Brighton Care Center 805 6 th Ave. N.W. New Brighton, MN. 55112