Thank you to all the staff at Guy & Mary Felt Manor for keeping the residents safe in their home away from home.
At one time I was employed there for 8 years and I know how much work there is to do. We are so fortunate to have this facility in our town.
Guy and Mary Felt Manor
Staff shortages, work overload, low census, and lack of supplies are phrases we have heard throughout the pandemic. The continued loss of staff and long work hours have taken its toll on long term staff members who have remained in their positions throughout the pandemic.
Many staff members are doing things that are not their normal jobs just to keep the facility operating. Department heads are working as Charge Nurses on the floor and administering medications. Dietary personnel are working multiple positions to ensure all the residents are getting their meals on time. Activity personnel are the cheerleaders making us all smile when we can barely keep our heads up. Nursing personnel are working multiple shifts and coming in on their day off just to supply coverage. The list goes on. These workers are selfless and giving of their time, but it has been both physically and emotionally draining.
This past year has not exactly been a joyride. The pandemic has killed our spirit, our mindset, our meaning and purpose why we are here. Census dropped, beds emptied, costs increased and many workers left and never returned. And like so many other businesses, we had no new prospects showing up at our door asking for jobs.
As we move into another holiday season dealing with the COVID pandemic, we understand that residents and families want to spend time together. Please know that we at Felt Manor will continue to provide a safe environment for our residents and staff and continue to allow visits as we deem are safe. Please continue to follow the guidelines for visitation and adhere to infection prevention principles such as remaining six feet apart, wear face covering, and limiting the number of visitors at one time. If you do plan to visit, please avoid large gatherings, crowded areas and high risk activities prior to making an appointment to visit. Even if you are fully vaccinated, you can still be a carrier of COVID. We all have one purpose and that is to protect the vulnerable residents we care for.
We here at Felt Manor are survivors because that is what we do.
We will continue to fight through this pandemic and come out on the other side stronger than before. We express our sincere gratitude for all the support we have received from families, friends, and the community throughout this pandemic.
Kimberly Jones, NHA
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