Employee of the Month

Describe your family: Very joyful and happy.

Describe yourself in five words: Very kind and love to help others.

What do you do for fun: Go to the movies.

What are some of your hobbies: Making my car look great.

What is your favorite thing about your job: Love to make things look good.

What is your favorite food: Meatloaf.

What is your favorite song: Stevie Wonder – Happy Birthday.

What is something you are proud of: My parents.

What would you like people to know about you: I’m very kind.

Willie Knight works extremely hard for a department that stands alone in what they do. He has perfect attendance and always works above and beyond what is expected of him. He has a wonderful work ethic and never complains. We are proud and lucky to have Willie in the Maintenance Department.

– Chuck Neeley, Director of Maintenance

Describe your family: Happy, intelligent, loving and understanding.

Describe yourself in five words: Happy, dedicated, helpful and willing to take on any task.

What do you do for fun: Reading, shopping, spending time with family.

What are some of your hobbies: Playing my flute.

What is your favorite thing about your job: Seeing and taking care of my residents makes me smile.

What is your favorite food: Seafood and Japanese.

What is your favorite song: I love all music.

What is something you are proud of: My kids, all four of them.

What would you like people to know about you: I love life, my family, myself, my job and my faith.

Genese, takes good care of the residents, very caring and dedicated. She is a team player and a hard worker. She takes initiative and always goes the extra mile with a positive attitude. She helps residents wanting to attend special programs in getting them there and also knowing their interests and what is available to them. Thank you Genese for being part of our team!

– Florrie Clark, Assisted Living Supervisor 

Describe your family: My father was a Marine and Vietnam Vet. My mother was a nurse 46 years.

Describe yourself in five words: Dedicated, empathetic, caring, inquisitive, musical.

What do you do for fun: Write & play music and read.

What are some of your hobbies: Collecting & playing guitars.

What is your favorite thing about your job: Learning from the people I take care of.

What is your favorite food: Thai.

What is your favorite song: Sitting On The Dock of the Bay – Otis Redding.

What is something you are proud of: I was in 2 bands with record deals, but love helping people.

What would you like people to know about you: I’m always learning and think travel is a gift for all.

Bobby has always been a champion for the residents at Kirby Pines, consistently advocating for the delivery of excellent care and services. While wound care is his specialty, making certain residents are safe, well-nourished and involved in activities is his passion. Throughout his tenure at Kirby, Bobby has been an integral part of the health care team helping to generate a family-like atmosphere among residents and staff. This is a well-deserved honor for a great employee and supporter of what Kirby Pines represents to the community it serves.

– Rhonda Nelson, Director of Nursing

Describe your family: We are quite large and are very close. We do everything together.

Describe yourself in five words: Honest, loyal, dependable, caring and great work ethic.

What do you do for fun: Power walking, reading, movies.

What are some of your hobbies: Cooking & Painting.

What is your favorite thing about your job: Great residents and great coworkers.

What is your favorite food: Ice Cream.

What is your favorite song: Time to Say Goodbye by Andrea Bocelli.

What is something you are proud of: My caring, hard-working, successful children.

What would you like people to know about you: That I care about everybody as a Christian.

Barbara is a constant, showing up every day for her shift. She is always there to assist the residents and employees. She does it all with a smile and a helpful attitude. Barbara is dedicated and kind. She answers calls, sorts package deliveries and takes residents menu orders. She is truly an asset to Kirby Pines.

– Martha Fitzhugh, Resident Services Coordinator

Describe your family: My family is fun, we like to go bowling together. 

Describe yourself in five words: Happy, nice, respectful, honest and hard working.

What do you do for fun: Movies and video games.

What is your favorite thing about your job: The nice people.

What is your favorite food: Pizza.

What is something you are proud of: My mom raised me right.

What would you like people to know about you: I’m a good guy.

CJ is a model employee. Always with a great attitude, constantly willing to pitch in and help where anything is needed, never a cross word to say. Having CJ in the dietary department makes everybody’s job a little easier, and our day just a bit better.

– Mark Simpson, Director of Culinary Services

Describe your family: Loving, open-hearted, caring and fun to be around.

Describe yourself in five words: Hardworking, funny, laidback type of guy.

What do you do for fun: Watch movies and sleep.

What is your favorite thing about your job: Money and the people I work with each day.

What is your favorite food: Pork Chops.

What is something you are proud of: My daughter.

What would you like people to know about you: I enjoy having fun.

Michael Warren is a valued member of the maintenance team. He is always there to help, and gets the job done in a timely and professional manner. In the years he has been with me I’ve come to respect his expertise and knowledge. We all feel lucky to have him on the team. Way to go Mikey!

– Chuck Neeley, Director of Maintenance

Describe your family: Happy Family.

Describe yourself in five words: Happy.

What do you do for fun: I like to go bowling.

Do you have any hobbies or interests: I enjoy cooking.

What is your favorite thing about your job: Helping take care of residents.

What is your favorite food: Chicken.

What is something you are proud of: God blessing me with health and strength. 

What would you like people to know about you: I want God to keep blessing me each and every day.

Cornelius has dedicated 25 of service years to the residents, staff and guests of Kirby Pines. She can always be counted on to show up get the job done. Cornelius is kind to the residents and her coworkers. Congratulations Cornelius on a job well done. 

– Jada Mullins, Director of Environmental Services

Describe your family: I have a younger brother ad sister. We all enjoy eating and hanging out.

Describe yourself in five words: Humble, patient, kind, open-minded and dependable.

What do you do for fun: I enjoy acting silly with my family, especially my son.

Do you have a pet: A 10 year old Yorkie named Cody and a 1 year old Pitbull named KoKo.

Do you have any hobbies or interests: I can’t sing, but love it. Give me a microphone and it’s on!

What is your favorite thing about your job: I really enjoy helping people and learning new things.

What is your favorite food: Any red pasta & gummy candy.  Favorite song: Love All Over Me by Monica. But many more, too. 

What is something you are proud of: I am a proud mother of a four year old son. 

What would you like people to know about you: I love to laugh, laugh, laugh. I love funny movies and stand-up comedy shows.

As a nurse on the Rehab Unit, Nasheka definitely makes a difference in the resident’s care. Her pleasing personality warmly welcomes residents and their families, comforting them during their stay. Her kindness along with expertise as an efficient and effective clinician makes her a joy to work with. The key to Nasheka’s success as a Unit Manager and a great team player is her ability to deliver stellar results, often times under pressure—with a smile. Congratulations from all of us!

– Rhonda Nelson, Director of Nursing

Describe your family: My family is close, loud, and wouldn’t want it any other way.

Describe yourself in five words: Caring, loving, friendly, energetic and understanding.

What do you do for fun: I love to be with my family and friends, shopping and dancing.

Do you have a pet: A poodle, his name is State. 

Do you have any hobbies or interests: My idol is Selena Quintanilla, so anything to do with her.

What is your favorite thing about your job: Getting to help residents and putting a smile on their faces.

What is your favorite food: Any kind of Chicken or watermelon.  Favorite song: BIDI BIDI BOM BOM by Selena Quintanilla. 

What is something you are proud of: I am proud of myself and how far I’ve come in this life so far. Also my friends and family. 

What would you like people to know about you: I am always available if anyone needs me for anything and I love to joke and laugh.

Channon brings a bright smile to Caring in Place every day! Her consistent positive attitude always boosts our spirits, when we need it most. Channon has always made herself available to assist us, in any way possible. Her commitment to Caring in Place and Kirby Pines is unwavering. We are fortunate to have Channon on our team! 

– Victoria Snelling, Director of Personal Support Services

Describe your family: My husband is an Anglican pastor and we’ve been married 38 years. We have two children and five grandchildren.

Describe yourself in five words: Christian, helpful, loving, grateful and compassionate.

What is something you are proud of:  My family.

What do you do for fun: Vacation at the beach.  

Do you have a pet: A cat named Precious.  

Do you have any hobbies or interests: Gardening, Soduko Puzzles and Children’s Ministry.

What is your favorite food: Chocolate.   Favorite song: Too many to list. 

What is your favorite thing about your job: Helping residents stay healthy and strong. 

What would you like people to know about you: God did a miracle 10 years ago, when Cheryl Grimes called me to teach water aerobics at Kirby Pines.

Mary exemplifies Kirby in all she does. She goes above and beyond to cultivate a meaningful place for the residents and staff alike. She is always thinking of new and innovative ideas and always has a positive attitude. You can always count on Mary to get the job and more complete! 

-Allison Nolan, Resident Programs Director