Employee of the Month

Describe your family: Very Loving and always telling me how kind-hearted I am. 

Describe yourself in five words: Caring, humble, mindful, knowledgeable and understanding. 

What do you do for fun: Being with family having game and paint night.

Do you have a pet: A German Shepherd named Zeus.

What is your favorite food: Crab Legs. Favorite song: Leave the Door Open by Bruno Mars. 

What is your favorite thing about your job: Having a relationship with my residents and knowing they trust in me. 

What is something you are proud of:  God’s blessing with the gift to reach people that are lacking love. 

What would you like people to know about you:  I have faith in God to guide me to be happy and to care and be mindful of others. 

Pat treats our residents as if they are her own family. She is always finding new ways to keep them engaged. She pays attention as well. If she notices any change in their behavior or in the physical well-being, she notifies a manager right away. Pat is also a team player and will assist in any area needed with a smile on her face. 

–Anna Bradford, Healthcare Administrator

Describe your family: Family oriented, loving, caring and very supportive. 

Describe yourself in five words: Silly, Loyal, Sassy, Nice and Hardworking. 

What do you do for fun: Go to the movies, cook, hang out with family and friends.

Do you have any hobbies or interests: Cooking.

What is your favorite food: Anything that’s good. Favorite song: Anything by Michael Jackson. 

What is your favorite thing about your job: Getting to laugh and joke with residents and my coworkers. 

What is something you are proud of:  I have come a long way with my attitude and have learned to relax more and enjoy life. 

What would you like people to know about you:  I’m hardworking, dedicated, easy to get a long with and silly. 

Ms. Jones is the very embodiment of what Kirby Pines represents. She is always first to make sure our Residents are taken care of, first to make sure teammates are lifted up and given credit where credit is due, and first to help pitch in and get tasks done when opportunities may arise. 

–Mark Simpson, Director of Culinary Services

Describe yourself in five words: Get it done or else.

What is something you are proud of: Being a veteran.

Do you have a pet: A cat, Pantaliamon (Pan).

Do you have any hobbies or interests: Collecting fish for my aquarium.

What is your favorite thing about your job: Preparing the food.

What do you like to do for fun: Watch football.

What is your favorite food: Pizza.

What is your favorite song: Forever Mine by The O’Jays.

Describe your family: Six kids and a wife who has gone to live with the Lord.

What would you like people to know about you: I’m a proud American.

Mr. Alan does not know the word “No”. He has repeatedly changed his schedule to cover for others and goes above and beyond on a daily basis to ensure our residents have what they need. When covering in The Bistro, a resident asked for chicken salad, Alan made it special, and now makes it once a week, knowing that resident will be in to order it. Mr. Hill shows that a positive attitude and willingness to help can go a long way and we appreciate everything he does.

–Mark Simpson, Director of Culinary Services

Describe yourself in five words: Always trying to be fair.

What is something you are proud of: Instilling the value of hard work.

Do you have a pet: A cat, Pantaliamon (Pan).

Do you have any hobbies or interests: Landscaping.

What is your favorite thing about your job: Satisfying one of the residents.

What do you like to do for fun: Fishing and landscaping.

What is your favorite food: Pinto beans. 

What is your favorite song: Ben by Michael Jackson.

Describe your family: One daughter, three sons, seven grandchildren and we are all nuts about each other.

What would you like people to know about you: I am very approachable, humble, respectful and down to earth.

After 13 years of employment, Barry Rossell’s response to tasks asked of him is, “We just got to get it done”. Mr. Rossell is flexible, dependable and a team player. He performs his tasks with a positive attitude. He is willing to help out in any area on Kirby’s campus. Family members and residents request him frequently and comment on how kind he is. We are proud that he is part of the Kirby team.

-Anna Bradford, Operational Administrator

Describe Your Family: I am a mother of four, grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of five.

Describe yourself in five words: Friendly, helpful, funny, compassionate, spiritual.

What is something you are proud of: To have worked at Kirby Pines for 14 years.

Do you have a pet: A cat, Pantaliamon (Pan).

Do you have any hobbies or interests: Reading, listening to gospel music, gardening, and collecting angels.

What is your favorite thing about your job: The gratitude of our residents, telling me they love me and bringing smiles to their faces.

What is your favorite food: Catfish. 

What is your favorite song: Broken But I’m Healed by Byron Cage.

What would you like people to know about you: That I pray for us all each and every day and I try to help anyone I can.

Crystal Shoemaker always goes above and beyond to make sure things flow smoothly on the unit. She is a team player and is very observant of the residents and immediately notifies the charge nurse if any change is noticed. She is flexible and willing to go to any area she is needed. Crystal is happy to take on a special project to enhance the quality of care she gives her residents. We are so glad to have her as part of our team.

– Rhonda Nelson, Director of Nursing

Describe Your Family: Loving and caring.

Describe yourself in five words: Loving, caring, respectful, honest and helpful.

What is something you are proud of: I have the best parents in the world – all three of them.

What do you do for fun: Perform on stage with my band.

Do you have any hobbies or interests: Playing guitar.

Do you have a pet: A snake. It’s name is Gucci.

What is your favorite thing about your job: I get along with everybody.

What is your favorite food: Chicken. 

What is your favorite song: The Thrill Is Gone by B.B. King.

What would you like people to know about you: That I am very kind and easy to get along with.

Rudy Selmon goes above and beyond the call of duty to support the department as well as our residents. He is thoughtful, precise and always a team player. He understands the importance of what we do for the residents of Kirby Pines. He is always willing to help another shift when staff is short and is happy to train or assist others as needed.

–Jada Mullins, Director of Environmental Services

Describe Your Family: Brave. Hardworking. Patient. Successful.

Describe yourself in five words: Caring, Kind, Loveable, Patient, Happy!

What is something you are proud of: I have the best parents in the world – all three of them.

What do you do for fun: Swim, play video games, eat lots of junk food.

Do you have any hobbies or interests: I love to sing and cook.

Do you have a pet: A snake. It’s name is Gucci.

What is your favorite thing about your job: I love all of the residents. Victoria and Tania are the best managers ever.

What is your favorite food: Crawfish. 

What is your favorite song: Necessary by Brandy Norwood.

What would you like people to know about you: I am a really good dancer.

Jeremy Richardson is dedicated to Kirby residents by providing exceptional service with a positive attitude. He arrives with a smile on his face every day. He has always made himself available to work additional shifts during this pandemic. Jeremy’s commitment to Caring in Place is unwavering. We are fortunate to have him on our team!

– Victoria Johnson, Director of Personal Support Services

Describe Your Family: I am the proud mother of a daughter & son and 3 precious grandchildren!

Describe yourself in five words: Loyal, Honest, Compassionate, Trustworthy and Funny.

What is something you are proud of: My family.

What do you do for fun: Hang out with my friends, go to the movies and travel.

Do you have any hobbies or interests: Singing, gardening and watching true crime shows.

Do you have a pet: Yes, her name is Rorie. She is a golden retriever rescue.

What is your favorite thing about your job: Knowing that what I do truly helps and benefits the residents.

What is your favorite food: Italian, but I do love crab legs, too!

What is your favorite song: We Shall Behold Him – Sandy Patty

What would you like people to know about you: I am thankful for everything I have experienced. It has taught me valuable life lessons.

Martha Fitzhugh is a great asset to Kirby Pines. She always goes above and beyond to help residents, family members, staff, and vendors. Ensuring the residents and family members get the assistance they need. She has endeared herself to the residents by going out of her way to help, even if it isn’t her job to do what they need help with. Staff turn to her for guidance. It is a true pleasure to work with Martha.

– Susan Keough, Executive Assistant

Describe Your Family: Supportive.

Describe yourself in five words: Outspoken, Kind, Respectful, Loving, Positive.

What is something you are proud of: Myself and how far I’ve come.

What do you do for fun: Shop.

Do you have any hobbies or interests: Doing hair.

Do you have a pet: A Yorkie, her name is Melanie.

What is your favorite thing about your job: The residents.

What is your favorite food: Baked fish.

What would you like people to know about you: I’m a kind-hearted young lady.

Kamariee since day one has been an extremely caring and hardworking individual. She always seeks to give 100% in whatever she is
assigned to do. She is punctual and dependable. The residents appreciate her pleasant demeanor. Although this year has been a challenge, Kamariee’s positive attitude and team work has only increased. She finds the good in everything.

– Jada Mullins, Director of Environmental Services 

Describe Your Family: Loyal, Caring and Too Honest.

Describe yourself in five words: Dependable, Ingenious, Flexible, Humorous, Truthful.

What is something you are proud of: My daughter.

What do you do for fun: Shoot pool, play Call of Duty and chill with my family.

What is your favorite thing about your job: Helping others when needed.

Do you have any hobbies or interests: Singing.

What is your favorite food: Pork Chops.

What would you like people to know about you: I am friendly and helpful.

During the pandemic, my department lost everyone except Michael. He was our only maintenance person to handle everything. He kept a positive and can-do attitude the entire time without missing a single day of work. Brian Forsman, his supervisor, says Michael is prompt, loyal, willing to help anybody and is always willing to learn new procedures to fix things. He has a great work ethic and we are happy to have him on our team.