“Michael in IT exhibits a spirit of caring – being pleasant, helpful, responsive, efficient, and concerned about having done all he could for solving our technical problem.”
“Haley T. is everywhere, all the time. If you need something done, she is the person to ask. I don’t even know what her exact job is because she works in so many departments.”
“Billy in Maintenance is a problem solver for me and always has a great attitude.”
“Jamie P. has been my number one cheerleader since the day I met her. When no one else on the team believed in me, she gave me the chance to grow, improve, and become a better person.
Her unwavering support didn’t stop there—she advocated and voted for me to attend the Center for Leadership with LeadingAge as a young emerging leader. The professional and personal skills I continue to build today stem directly from her belief in my potential. Beyond my career development, Jamie even encouraged and supported me to take the leap and enroll in nursing school.
Jamie is truly one of a kind. She is the epitome of an Everyday Champion, and I would not be where I am today without her leadership, mentorship, and influence. She deserves to be honored in every way!”
“Val believed in me before I believed in myself.”
“John made Sonja smile again.”
“The dining staff always knows exactly how I like my breakfast.”
“Doyle is our Carpet Technician, but his contributions go far beyond that role. He is always willing to help wherever needed and consistently goes above and beyond for both residents and team members. Residents regularly tell me that Doyle is one of the best employees we have. He takes the time to get to know residents personally, greets them by name, and treats everyone with kindness and respect. His positive attitude and dedication make a lasting impact on our community every day.
In addition, Doyle works with students from the Blue Valley School District, helping teach valuable work skills. He is patient, supportive, and takes the time to ensure they understand each task. He creates a welcoming learning environment that keeps students engaged and helps them build confidence while developing new skills.”
“I am supporting the Employee Appreciation Fund because of the wonderful care my mother has received from the CNA’s.”
“Pam Stringer has been a dedicated team member for more than 20 years. Throughout her tenure, she has worked in all areas of Housekeeping, including the Villas, Apartments, and Health Center. Today, she serves as the Housekeeping Supervisor, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to her role.
Residents frequently praise Pam for her exceptional work and caring nature. Many residents say, ‘Pam is the best at what she does,’ and often mention that they wish she were still cleaning their apartments or villas. Beyond keeping rooms and common areas spotless, Pam builds lasting relationships with residents. She knows many of them by name and takes time to catch up with residents she may not have serviced for years. Her kindness, professionalism, and personal connection with residents have made a lasting impact on our community and earned the respect of residents and team members alike.”
“I do not live here, but have several of my friends who live at VS, so I am there fairly often for different reasons. Whenever I see Allison, the concierge, she always has a smile on her face and comes over to my husband and me to say hello, etc. I see her always on the go and working. What a delightful person she is and a valuable addition to Village Shalom.”
“Doyle represents what every Village Shalom employee should be like. He is always courteous, has a smile, visits for a minute – even when he is busy- and genuinely seems happy to be here every day.”
