Honoring Outstanding Employees

The Jewish Home at Rockleigh recently launched a new program – Employee of the Month. This program, which aims to recognize outstanding and caring employees, has been made possible through an endowment established by Debbie and Stuart Himmelfarb, residents of Tenafly, in memory of Bella and Martin Himmelfarb. Asked why they chose to fund this particular program, Stuart said it was in response to “how well my mother was cared for when she was at Rockleigh.”

A ballot box is set up in JHR’s lobby so that people – including supervisors, co-workers, residents and families – can make their nominations. A selection committee, made up of five to seven staff members representing various departments at JHR, considered all those nominated and chose the first candidate for June – Freddie Madrid, a bus driver for the Gallen Adult Day Health Care Center. A resident of Englewood, NJ, he also delivers kosher Meals-On-Wheels prepared at JHR to various distribution centers in the area.

Gerald Augustin, a housekeeping and laundry supervisor and a resident of Nyack, NY, was named EOM for July. Employed at JHR since May 2004, he was promoted from his original job as a porter.

Rupert Tiangco, an LPN/charge nurse, is the winner for August. A resident of Dumont, he has been employed at JHR since February 2007.

Honorees receive a letter of recognition, certificate of appreciation, $50 gift card, and complimentary meals for their honorary month. In addition, the winner’s photo is displayed in a public area for the month and the winner’s name is added to the EOM plaque.

The Jewish Home Assisted Living in River Vale kicked off its Employee of the Quarter program in 2008. The first employee to win this designation, for the months of July-September 2008 was Perry Dedovitch, a maintenance assistant who has been with JHAL since May 2007, and is a Westwood resident.

Next in line was John Brogan, a resident of Park Ridge, who received this honor for the period October-December 2008. A retired postal worker, John is a driver at JHAL.

Lumi Andeliz (picture unavailable this issue), a resident of Englewood, was chosen as EOQ for the months of January-March 2009. She has been employed as a caregiver at JHAL since 2007.

And finally, Percival Atendido, a waiter in JHAL’s dining room, was chosen by residents for his good work and cheerful attitude for the months of April-June 2009. A resident of Jersey City, he has been at JHAL since August 2008.

Each JHAL winner receives a $50 gift card, and their photo is displayed in a public area for the quarter.

The Jewish Home Family salutes its devoted employees.

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