THE LINCOLN HOME OUR COMMUNITY A LIFESTYLE OUR ROOTS NEWS ON THE RIVER OUR FAMILY HELP US HELP OTHERS Meet Our Team LORRIE WINSLOW Executive Director lorrie@lincoln-home.org 207-563-3350, ext. 11 Lorrie has been at the helm for over a year. She spoke of how welcoming and supportive everyone was when she came on board, setting her up to succeed. Many of the LH team, when sharing what they loved about their jobs, cited Lorrie’s energy, enthusiasm and supportive management style. “ My leadership style is inclusive... I make decisions by collaborating with the leadership team and the Board of Directors. At The Lincoln Home, it is more about the heart than anything else. You have to love what you do, love the residents, and love the people on your team. I think of it as being a servant leader...it’s important to give back to the community we are embedded in and give back to our employees in any way we can. The real heart beat of LH is the team on the floor, all those serving our residents each day. I love that everyone is so invested. I believe in empowering people to do their jobs well and make good decisions. Many of our staff have been here a long time, and it just gets bigger and better when new people join us. I have worked in places that have a heart, but not in the way LH operates. They serve from the heart all the time...the staff, the Board...we are part of this community and part of the people who live here. I want LH to operate as smoothly as it does with or without me here. I have a strong commitment to doing the right thing to ensure LH is sustainable in to the future, maximizing and building on what we have, being fiscally responsible, honoring our history and our place in the community.” Our LH team is lucky to have you, Lorrie, thank you for all you do each and every day. DRUCILLA BEAL, RN Director of Nursing drucilla@lincoln-home.org 207-563-3350, ext. 19 “ I love the feeling of family amongst staff and residents. I truly enjoy my one on one interactions with the residents; assessing, visiting, getting to know each person. The management team is fun, supportive and easy to work with. Our caregiving team is responsible, and always available to help in providing resident focused care. Lorrie is an amazing leader, she makes us feel completely supported in our jobs and how we care for our residents. I feel it is a privilege to help people in this last chapter of their lives. I love all the residents, like family, and when someone passes, it deeply affects all of us.” We are lucky to have you, Drucilla, thank you. BRIGIT CAVANAGH Director of Admissions and Community Outreach brigit@lincoln-home.org 207-563-3350, ext. 14 Brigit loves building relationships and seeing people flourish in their environment. She loves that The Lincoln Home is homelike in its small, intimate size and the setting is just remarkably beautiful. “Employees have the freedom to do their job and bring their own personality to it, as well as relating to people through relationships and life experiences. All jobs in our organization are relationship focused. Residents are supported through each person’s strengths and life experience, and they are so appreciative of staff. It feels like family. If someone is a nurturing person, this is a great environment to work in, as each person is valued and appreciated. Coming to work is purposeful and rewarding. There is opportunity for growth within the organization, including leadership roles. Qualified professionals on staff offer on the job training, providing opportunities for growth and re-certification. We have a multi-generational environment where we all learn from each other, it’s so rich. We have the wisdom of the older generation combined with what’s new in the world from the younger generation. Every day is different. There are great people in this business; caring, compassionate, giving, and here to help others. Everyone’s contribution makes a significant difference to both coworkers and residents.” We appreciate all you bring to residents, staff and the community, thank you, Brigit. ROBIN PHILBROOK, RN Nurse Manager, Harbor View Cottage robin@lincoln-home.org 207-563-3305 A graduate of Lincoln Academy, Robin has deep roots in this community. For 33 years, she worked in intensive care and rehab. and thought she was ready to retire. Robin became an on-call RN for HVC, and realized what a unique place HVC is - a real stand out in the community. Now, in her full time role, she loves helping maximize the residents’ quality of life, and creating a family within the HVC home. Working with the residents is so rewarding and she loves the team she works with. “It’s a privilege to give residents the best they deserve; dignity, respect, empathy, companionship, keeping them connected. By engaging them with their past, residents light up. I take it very seriously. You can’t put a price on that. Our staff treat each resident like their own family, and it means a lot to families to know how much they are loved. The great energy that LH and HVC radiates from management, through staff, really makes us stand apart from other facilities. This truly is a place to age gracefully, surrounded by love and care.” We are lucky to have you, Robin, thank you. We Are Family. OUR TEAM IS THE HEARTBEAT OF OUR HOME. JULIE ADAMS Head Chef, Manager of Dietary Team Julie has been with LH for 9 years. She has been in the food service industry for 40 years, oyster farming for 7 years, and never in healthcare until she came to LH. Julie fell in love with the LH, she loves the people she works with and loves the residents. “We are like family. I never thought I would be here so long, but I fell in love with the whole package. I am encouraged to be creative. I enjoy creating upscale menus that are fitting with the residents who choose to live here. The management team is mindful of staff, and make us all feel appreciated and valued. You don’t find that in many places.” We are grateful to have you, Julie, thank you. CHRIS JONES Quality Assurance Manager Chris started as a CNA 17 years ago, initially working every other weekend, then full time for 8 years. In 2014, she greeted everyone from the front desk, helping residents, staff, problem solving, multi tasking, and working with Human Resources. In 2020, Chris became our Quality Assurance Manager making sure every department is running smoothly, helping residents with anything they may need, and making sure everything is in place for Maine state requirements. “I have the best of both worlds. I love interacting with both the residents and the staff. Every day is a new day...we are one big family. Everybody smiles from their heart at LH. I have seen plenty of beautiful assisted living facilities, but none have the heart of the LH. I never have had a day I didn’t want to come to work...holidays, snow storms...I love being here.” Always with a smile, always positive and willing to help with whatever is needed, above and beyond....thank you. KINGEAW IAMNUMSIN CNA, Harbor View Cottage King’s kindness radiates from her easy smile. It’s so easy to see why the residents love and respond to her. King shared that she loves to work with the elderly, especially those with dementia that need a bit more help and guidance. She loves that the HVC home environment is so small, allowing her to spend lots of one on one time with the residents. Other places are so large it is harder to spend that quality time. She loves helping the clients look their best, it is important to them, and important to families to know their loved ones are being well cared for. King gives credit to her HVC director, Robin, saying she always goes above and beyond, pitching in with whatever might be needed, and is very supportive to the staff. It is clear that King’s patient, caregiving comes from her heart. Thank you, King, we appreciate all you bring! LOIS BURNHAM CNA, CRMA Lois started with One2One in 2007, then became part of our HVC team for 10 years, and has been with our Lincoln Home residents since. Lois’ positive demeanor and cheerful disposition makes both residents and staff alike smile. “ I truly love the residents and all the staff. I love coming to work. Every day the residents make me smile and make me feel appreciated. I love doing special things for them, and I love the feeling of making a difference in their lives. We are small enough to give top quality care. Our staff has a wonderful relationship, it’s so nice to be able to rely on each other to pick up and fill in when needed, we all go the extra mile. At the end of each day, it makes me feel great that I made someone’s life better that day, that is the most important thing of all for me.” Thank you, Lois, for all you bring to our team and our residents each and every day. CINDIE KELLY PSS, CRMA, Harbor View Cottage Cindie has been doing this type of work for 15 years, and been with us since last spring. “I love taking care of others, I feel like I am needed. The residents always brighten my day. We all get along really well, and I feel supported by my team members and am learning so much from others. Everyone is so appreciative and helpful here.” Thank you, Cindie, we appreciate you! JANE GILBERT CNA, CRMA, Team Leader, Harbor View Cottage Jane started working nights at LH 4 years ago, and has been at HVC over a year.” I love the team work. I love the residents, they are wonderful. It’s like going HOME to work! During the pandemic, we all pulled together. The management team really rewards staff. The view is breath taking every day....you can’t beat it. I have been doing this 23 years, the atmosphere here is not like any where I have ever worked before. It feels like my extended family - just so great.” Thank you, Jane! We are so happy you joined our team! DESIREE MAYO CNA, CRMA Desiree started per diem, and joined us full time this fall as a CNA, CRMA. She worked with Hospice for 8 years prior, and had been visiting Lincoln Home residents during that time. Having been in many different facilities, The Lincoln Home stood out, as it was so welcoming. The staff were always willing to help in any way needed. Desiree really admired how the staff interacted with each other, and decided if she were ever going to work at an Assisted Living facility, it would be The Lincoln Home. “It was everything and more than I thought it would be. There is such a feeling of family, and everyone is so humble and kind. It is such a great community and is not at all a ‘nursing home’ environment. Both the quality of care and the food is always consistent. Seeing everyone so happy here, it is evident that everyone loves their job. It shows in how happy the residents are. I am really happy I decided to come here to work.” We are happy to have your skills and your great attitude, thank you for choosing us, Desiree. KACIE GALLANT Director of Community Life kacie@lincoln-home.org 207-563-3350, ext. 11 Kacie started as a CNA at The Lincoln Home before becoming our Community Life Director. She loved being a CNA and the one on one caregiving. She loves that there is room to grow at LH. In her new role, she is still close to the residents, and loves planning activities that will bring them joy and fulfilment. Kacie loves planning fun social events that include field trips, music, art, cooking, writing and just having fun together, always making sure that each individual’s requests and needs are met. “ When I walk through the door at LH, I feel like I am home. I love the family atmosphere we share with the residents. I love the team I work with, always working on ways to make things better. I love that I am close with all the residents, and get to interact with my co workers - we are a team. I love that having roots in this community translates into our residents knowing our families and we know theirs.” Thank you, Kacie, for your bright smile and positive, giving attitude. It’s clear that each resident is special to you, and you bring such joy to their lives each day. MIKE KNOF Manager of Maintenance, Housekeeping and Laundry Services Mike’s easy going smile and demeanor brings positive energy to all we ask of him, along with everyone he meets! “ I love everything about working here. Everyone works together for the same goal: to make this home for the residents. We are privileged to work here. Our residents are here because they want to be, and it makes us want to do even more for them. They are so special. We learn so much from them; about the area, the history, people in the community, their lives... We are so fortunate to have this beautiful building in such a beautiful spot, a great Board of Directors, and management team. We are firing on all cylinders!I am so grateful to have such good, dependable people that work for me, who follow through on their commitments and are good at what they do... I have the best crew ever! I get up every day wanting to go to work. On my days off, I want to BE at work! I am always thinking about my LH family.” We are lucky to have all you bring to LH, Mike, thank you. BARBARA FOLLETT Housekeeping We are celebrating 40 years of Barbara’s dedicated love and service to the residents at The Lincoln Home! Barbara started as a CNA, CRMA caregiver, then went to Housekeeping, cooking in the kitchen, waitressing in the dining room and back to Housekeeping doing our laundry! “ I love the people, they are like family, both the residents and the staff. I love this place. I don’t ever want to retire, and I don’t want to die, because then I couldn’t be at LH every day!” Barbara’s roots are deep in Lincoln County. Her mom was the postmistress in Pemaquid Beach for 37 years, and her dad was a builder. She is surrounded by the love of her children, 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, as well as her entire Lincoln Home family. Thank you, Barbara, we so appreciate you and your dedication. KEVIN BENNER Maintenance Team Kevin is always ready to help with a smile and a great sense of humor, brightening everyone’s day, residents and staff alike! His kindness and love of the residents is evident in everything he does! Kevin shared that he loves working with the residents, hearing their stories, and getting to know them. He loves making a difference in their lives, and making them laugh. The residents are like family, and he loves being of service to them. He was a surveyor in his previous career, and can’t imagine going back to that because his job here is so fulfilling. We appreciate you, Kevin! Thanks for keeping us laughing every day! INGRID GUNDERSEN Chef Ingrid is a wonderful chef and part of our Dietary team at LH. “I love cooking! My favorite thing in the world is when someone tries my food and says ‘Oh my God, this is great!’ I love interacting with the residents, they are a blast. Food is a highlight of their days. The Dietary staff get along great, and I feel supported by staff. The views of nature out our windows are spectacular. The hours are flexible, which is great. It is such a laid back, comfortable place to work. And it has benefits, PTO, sick days, IRA... it is not that easy to find a job like this in LIncoln County AND have it be so rewarding!” Thank you, Ingrid, for all your creativity and the delicious food you prepare! JOSIE HEYNEKER CNA Josie joined our Lincoln Home team last summer. After being in private duty for 15 years, she received her CNA training, and approached The Lincoln Home for a job, because of the unique reputation we have in this community. “I wanted to contribute. I got my CNA so I could help others. I really like working with the older generation. I respect and revere our elders, and I learn alot from them. The Lincoln Home is a perfect fit - residents are treated with love, empathy and true caring. The residents are lovely and appreciative. The staff is wonderful, from Dietary, Grounds, Housekeeping, Administration - there is such team work, it seems much more of a family. The Administration really listens, cares and ‘gets it’ - there is real empathy. It is so easy to come here to go to work!” We appreciate you, Josie, and so happy you chose us to share your talents. JEREMY LUCAS Maintenance Team Jeremy has been with our Maintenance crew for a year. “I love the residents, that is the very best part of this job. I worked outside of this community a long time, and wanted to be grounded in my local community and make a difference here. From the smallest thing, to large projects, the residents are so appreciative. I want residents to really feel this is their home. I learn alot from them. I love being their bus driver/tour guide when we take residents for field trips. I always research where we are going ahead of time to help stimulate the residents’ minds through fun facts, historical tidbits, memories, stories... it is such a special time that brings them joy. And I feel really lucky that I get to see places with them.” Thank you, Jeremy, for your great attitude, always willing to help and go the extra mile. NIKKI LEMAR CNA, CRMA, Harbor View Cottage Nikki has been at HVC for 6 years, starting as a CNA and progressing to CRMA. “My favorite part of my job is getting to know residents and their families. They become our family. I get to know each individual’s likes and dislikes, so caregiving becomes second nature. Because of our size, I love being able to spend one on one time with each resident. It’s fun to get the residents involved with our household tasks; it makes them part of our family and gives them purpose. It’s a great place to be - I love my job so much!” Thank you, Nikki, for your dedication…we are happy you are part of our team. ROXANNE ANDREWS One2One Home Care Manager roxanne@lincoln-home.org 207-563-3350, ext. 13 Roxanne’s focus is on helping people remain in their homes safely and happily by providing in home caregivers for support. Roxanne has been with us two years, and she shared she wished she had come ten years ago! She looks forward to each day and whatever adventure awaits. “I appreciate my coworkers here, we look forward to seeing each other every day. It is a group of like minded, dedicated, wonderful people that create such a welcoming atmosphere. I love being part of an older group of staff and helping mentor younger ones coming in. People take the time to listen and hear you. I love that we are being noticed for the huge role we play in this community. I don’t ever want to give this job up or retire!” Roxanne is so knowledgeable and passionate about serving people where they live. We are so glad she is a part of the Lincoln Home team! Thank you! LARI ANN BEAUCAGE Head of Human Resources A long-time dedicated staff member since 1992, Lari Ann has contact with all of our staff. She shares that she loves it always feels like family. Each of our team really care about one another, and always make everyone feel welcome. “It is a very different feeling than any other place I have ever worked, and I can't imagine working anywhere else!” We can’t imagine not having her with us! Thank you for all you do! ALISA GRIERSON CNA, CRMA, Resident Care Co-ordinator A 12 year valued staff member and caregiver, Alisa always goes above and beyond. " I love the family atmosphere we have at LH, and I especially love the residents, who make us feel so appreciated. Everyone laughs easily and is comfortable with one another. Our opinions matter, and I feel we are listened to and supported by our management team. I love that we get to be a part of all the fun activities the residents are involved in. The food is great! The view of the river and nature is awesome, I love coming to work and taking pictures, or going outside to take it all in. " Thank you, Alisa, we appreciate all you do! LELIA DYER Activity Co-ordinator, Harbor View Cottage Lelia had been doing private care for a friend, then in 2008 trained as a PSS, and worked per diem for One2One Care for many years. Eventually, she became part-time assistant to the Community Life Director, and a year and a half ago, became the full time Activities Co-ordinator at HVC. “ I love to come to work. I love the people, the residents and the staff. Each day is different. I love the unique personalities of each resident and learning what makes each of them happy. Music and being outdoors is magic for the residents. Exercise is fun, helping them engage. Their life stories are amazing, I learn so much from them. We are always finding things to celebrate, birthdays, holidays, theme days. I love seeing the joy on their faces. Connections we make with the families are so rewarding, we count on each other. Their loved ones become our loved ones, and often families become our life long friends.” Thank you, Lelia, for all you do, and the joy you bring our residents. NIKKI YORK, RN Per Diem On-Call RN and Trainer Nikki loves the unique roll Lincoln Home has in this community. She found the LH through working for Hospice, and was impressed by the welcoming atmosphere and the willingness to work together as a team. “I love the camaraderie, and working together as a family.” Thank you, Nikki, for choosing to our team, we appreciate you! MARANDA BURGESS Housekeeping, Harbor View Cottage Relatively new to HVC as both a housekeeper and trained PSS, Maranda shares that at her interview, she saw how much everyone cared. “It’s a great place to work, I couldn’t ask for anything better. I am learning alot from the CNA’s and there is so much encouragement and support to grow in this job.” Thank you for being a part of our team, Miranda! MICHELLE MARTIN PSS, CRMA, Harbor View Cottage “I love it here. I think it’s my calling. I always wanted to do something in the Medical field. I love the residents and the people I work with. Everyone is so willing to help each other. It’s hard not to fall in love with each resident! I like this generation; they still have morals and great stories, and respect.” Thank you, Michelle! We appreciate you! ZOE COWAN PSS, CRMA, Harbor View Cottage Zoe started with us in Housekeeping, then received her PSS, and now is a CRMA. She is happy she made the leap to having a different relationship with the residents. “ I love it. The residents are amazing. They are always so appreciative, with huge smiles on their faces. I love the home - like atmosphere at HVC; it’s so easy for residents to enjoy life and feel comfortable. My co-workers are so supportive and really helped me to grow.” Thank you, Zoe, we are happy you are part of our team. BRIDGET CROWLEY CNA, CRMA, Team Leader, Harbor View Cottage Bridget started with One2One in 2014, moved to HVC, then helped us at LH front desk in 2018. In 2020, she became a Team Leader and is now full time at HVC. In her job, she is a liason between staff and management. She loves that she is both a caregiver and a communicator, and has the best of both worlds. “I love caregiving and helping residents with daily activities. The residents are so appreciative, they warm my heart, and I love making a difference in their lives. I love the camaraderie, everyone knows everyone and helps one another out. I feel welcomed and appreciated every day in my job.” Thank you, Bridget, for your dedication and all you bring to both our residents and our staff. 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