Crane Students Perform

These talented students from the Crane School of Music's Viola Ensemble recently delighted Partridge Knoll members, showcasing their musical gifts. How lucky we are to have such a wonderful program so close by!

The United Helpers Organizational Sustainability Committee recently recognized Susan Cryderman for her commitment to volunteerism and United Helpers' sustainability efforts.

Susan has been involved with both the organizational committee and several subcommittees and has helped to initiate several efforts to reduce the organization's carbon footprint. Her interest in sustainability and willingness to educate others has been of great value to the team.

Pictured above from left to right are Organizational Sustainability Committee members: Don Smithers, Michael Lawrence, Richard Pirie, Carrie Amo, Allen Mills, Tim Parsons, Susan Cryderman, and Steve Knight, United Helpers CEO.

Dillingham, Jones & Cissel Make Spring Fling Donation

From left, Regina Dillingham, United Helpers Management Company Board of Directors Past President Wayne N. Ladouceur, Dillingham, Jones & Cissel President Edward Dillingham & Spring Fling Committee member Francine Naccarato.

Dillingham, Jones, & Cissel recently made a donation to Society of the United Helpers Spring Fling fundraiser. The Society will host its annual Spring Fling Dinner at the Gran View in Ogdensburg on Tuesday, May 3, with a cocktail hour from 5:30pm to 6:30pm and dinner following.

A live and silent auction will be held as well. Tickets are $30 per person and include dinner and dessert. All proceeds benefit the residents of United Helpers.

To purchase tickets, to make a gift to the Society or for more information, please call the Society of United Helpers Development Office at 393-3074, visit www.unitedhelpers.org or search United Helpers on Facebook. 

Carlisle Law Firm, P.C. Donates to Spring Fling

Lloyd Grandy, Development Director Laurie Smithers, Preston Carlisle, Manage Company Board of Directors Past President Wayne Ladouceur & William Carlisle

Carlise Law Firm, PC recently contributed to the Society of the United Helpers Spring Fling fundraiser. From left, Lloyd G. Grandy, II; Society of the United Helpers Development Director Lori A. Smithers, Preston C. Carlisle, United Helpers Management Company Board of Directors Past President Wayne N. Ladouceur and William W. Carlise.

The Society of the United Helpers will host a Spring Fling Dinner at the Gran View in Ogdensburg on Tuesday, May 3, with a cocktail hour from 5:30pm to 6:30pm and dinner following. A live and silent auction will be held as well. Tickets are $30 per person and include dinner and dessert. All proceeds benefit the residents of United Helpers.

To purchase tickets, to make a gift to the Society or for more information, please call the Society of United Helpers Development Office at 393-3074, visit www.unitedhelpers.org or search United Helpers on Facebook. 

Welcome New Hires

 

RiverLedge

Ayesha DeLeon - Task Aide
Christina Harper - Task Aide
Lynn Measheaw - Task Aide
Madison Tierney - Task Aide
Alisha Baker - CNA
Rene Clark - CNA
Stephanie McIntosh - CNA
Jenna Barkley - Food Service Attendant

Maplewood

Candy Thomas - Task Aide

United Helpers Home Health Services

Char Bloss - Task Aide/Housekeeper
Amanda Honeywell - Home Health Aide
Makayla Ormsby - Task Aide/Housekeeper

Cherry Street IRA

Christopher Snyder - DSP

Spruce Street IRA

Andrew French -DSP

Mariah Hurst - DSP

Flackville Road IRA

Michael Wiggins - DSP

Irish Settlement Road IRA

Jennifer Phelps - DSP

Home Health (Supportive Case Management)

Jennifer Getz - Care Manager

Aldrich & TenEyck Honored With Life Improved Award Nominations

Trent Worden, Deb Aldrich, Terry Micelli, Crystal TenEyck & Alycia Dezell

The therapy department at our RiverLedge Campus in Ogdensburg was staffed with not one, but two Life Improved Award nominees - Physical Therapy Assistant Deb Aldrich and Certifiied Occupational Therapy Assistant Crystal TenEyck.

Ms. Aldrich was nominated for the honor by three of her co-workers in the therapy department, who all had wonderful things to say.

"She is the most kind and caring person I have worked with at RiverLedge. She goes above and beyond every day and she makes all of the residents feel comfortable and cared for," wrote Jennifer Nelson.

Bailey Stickney echoed those sentiments.
"She will lend a helping hand to anyone in need, whether it be another staff member or a resident," she wrote. "I have seen her drop what she is doing to help CNAs on the floor when they're understaffed, even if it means staying for an extra eight hours to work a double on the floor."

Given her devotion to the department and the building's residents, when she's not there, Tonya Mackay said people notice.
"She goes above and beyond on a daily basis for the staff and residents. No matter how busy she is, she will make the time to help you out," Ms. MacKay wrote. "When Deb does take a much needed day off, she is missed greatly."

Ms. TenEyck was nominated for the honor by Alycia Dezell, who called her a "fantastic asset to our therapy team."

"Not only has she been with the company for a long time, and done multiple jobs here, but she goes above and beyond for our residents and their therapy," Ms. Dezell wrote. "She will come in and cook with them to make sure they are ready to do so at home before they're discharged. She is a great COTA and a fantastic asset to our therapy team."

Hogle Receives Life Improved Award Nomination

From left, Assistant Director of Nursing Brittany Thornton, Jillian Hogle and RiverLedge Administrator Tim Parsons

In just a short time working at RiverLedge, CNA Jillian Hogle has already made an impression on her co-workers.

Ms. Hogle, who began her career at United Helpers as a task aide was nominated for the honor by Jennifer LaFlair.

"Jillian is more than willing to help anyone out, especially her fellow staff members," Ms. LaFlair wrote. "She goes that extra mile every day with the residence and her attendance is great. You will never see Jillian come into work without a smile on her face and a willing, positive attitude."

Carrothers & Clough, PLLC Makes Donation to Spring Fling

From left, Development Assistant Jane Rector, Molly E. Clough, Development Director Lori Smithers, Alice Carrothers & Management Company Board of Directors Past President Wayne Ladouceur

OGDENSBURG – Carrothers & Clough, PLLC recently contributed to the Society of the United Helpers Spring Fling fundraiser. Pictured from left to right are: United Helpers Development Assistant Jane Rector, Molly E. Clough, United Helpers Development Director Lori A. Smithers, Alice J. Carrothers and United Helpers Management Company Board of Directors Past President Wayne N. Ladouceur.

The Society of the United Helpers will host a Spring Fling Dinner at the Gran View in Ogdensburg on Tuesday, May 3, with a cocktail hour from 5:30pm to 6:30pm and dinner following. A live and silent auction will be held as well. Tickets are $30 per person and include dinner and dessert. All proceeds benefit the residents of United Helpers.

To purchase tickets, to make a gift to the Society or for more information, please call the Society of United Helpers Development Office at 393-3074, visit www.unitedhelpers.org or search United Helpers on Facebook. 

Fields Receives Life Improved Award Nomination

From left, Joanne Lynch, Jamie Fields, Program Manager Matt McAllister and Ashley Bice

While Jamie Fields may not be a vocal leader, those who work with her at the Kendrew IRA say she leads by example and is undoubtedly one of the buidling's leaders.

Ashley Bice, who nominated Ms. Fields said, Jamie works 40 hours per week doing midnights at the Kendrew IRA. She is always punctual and rarely calls in. She goes above an beyond every shift she works and always double checks to make sure each resident has their personal care completed and medication on hand. She is always on top of the day to day things that need to be done in the house and Jamie definitely keeps the house running smoothly."

Ms. Bice continued, "Jamie is a very quiet, caring person, who has been with United Helpers for 6-7 years. I think it would mean a lot to show her appreciation with this award."

Howe Receives Life Improved Award Nomination

Paige Howe with RiverLedge Administrator Tim Parsons

Paige Howe began her career at United Helpers as a Task Aide, and like many others has since become a CNA.
However, due to testing anxiety her path to become a CNA was not easy. Ms. Howe though continued to persevere and work towards her goal of climbing the career ladder at United Helpers.
That sense of perseverance and dedication to her job earned her a Life Improved Award nominations.
Ms. Howe was jointly nominated for the honor by Charlene Dawley and Bobbi Jo Holmes.
"During her time as a task aide, she was instrumental in precepting new task aides. She took great pride in this and her pride showed with her smile and willingness to lead new employees," they wrote.
While waiting to take her CNA test for the second time, Ms. Howe worked in the food services department, where she earned the admiration of Food Services Manager Terry Grennon. According to Ms. Dawley and Ms. Holmes, it was stated on several occasions that Ms. Grennon wished "she could clone her because of her work ethic."
Now as a CNA, Ms. Howe continues to work hard and do so with an ever-present smile on her face.
"As a CNA, she continues to seek out tasks to assist her co-workers and maintains a positive attitude with all those around her and on several occasions she has been approached by Bobbi Jo to help cover available shifts. Paige is always quick in getting back to her and flexible in helping out our scheduler," they wrote, adding Ms. Howe is the embodiment of the Life Improved Logo.
"She has met her own goals to improve her life by becoming a CNA and has improved our resident's lives with her positive attitude and by going above and beyond."

Welcome New Hires

 

RiverLedge

Nicole Gooder - CNA
Brittany Randolph - Task Aide

Maplewood

Kiersten Ashlaw - Task Aide
Susan Fuller - Task Aide
Brooke Walkrath - Task Aide
Kelly Herne - Food Service Attendant
Jessica Stone - Food Service Attendant
Taylor Northrop - CNA

United Helpers Management Co.

Heather Hoffman - Office Tech

High St. IRA

Kori Bresett - Assistant Program Manager

Health Home (Supportive Case Management)

Shelli Prespare-Weston - Care Manager