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Staff Testimonials:
You can easily determine
why Nishna Productions’ “direct-care” services are so very outstanding by the
attitude that the employees have about their job. NPI is also extremely
fortunate in having a large number of employees that have been with the agency
for a very long time. In the following testimonials, we are featuring three
outstanding “direct-care” staff members with long employment tenures with Nishna
Productions, Inc. Mary Wade has been employed by NPI for 23 years and Linda
Bonnes and JoAnn Clark have been employed for 15 years.
We asked some questions to
Mary, JoAnn and Linda about their jobs and we would like to share their
responses.
Linda Bonnes, Home and Community Based
Services Worker, wrote these comments…..
”Direct-Care work is really one of the most important jobs available in today’s
job market – assisting individuals to live a happier, more productive life. It
makes going to work each day enjoyable. We enjoy many laughs each day – some of
them at my expense. I feel that some of the highlights of my job include
assisting individuals to learn and grow – watching their sense of self worth
increase with their accomplishments. Helping individuals live independently in
their own apartments. They are always happy to see me and I am always happy to
see them! The “direct-care” staff has assisted many individuals in learning how
to interact positively with others in the community – both disabled and
non-disabled. This interaction enhances both lives. NPI has a reputation of
serving and working with persons with any disability. The attitude of
management and the “direct-care” staff has provided excellent services to many
individuals who might not have succeeded in living a meaningful life.”
JoAnn Clark, Hamburg Team Leader, wrote
these comments……
”I find my job as a “direct-care” worker to individuals with disabilities
rewarding and fulfilling because I enjoy the excitement that arises when
individuals attain the goals they have chosen. Each day is a new challenge and
brings new opportunities for myself and the individuals that I serve. One of
the highlights of my employment is to help individuals learn the skills
necessary to move from a group home setting to their own apartments or homes.
Some of the positive results of my work include the following: I have assisted
individuals with disabilities participate in activities they had not
participated in the past; I have helped individuals become more outgoing and
interact in a positive manner with others; I have tried to help instill
self-confidence and a positive attitude in those I work with. I work with a
great staff and supportive administrators.”
Mary Wade, Red Oak Vocational Trainer,
wrote these comments…
”When I started working at Nishna Productions, Inc. 23 years ago, I never
thought I would make it my career. The reasons I have stayed are simple: I
like working with people with disabilities. It’s a good feeling at the end of
the day if I have helped one person learn a new skill, help them with a problem
or simply just be there to listen when they need to talk. Over the years, we
have shared many laughs. The great thing is individuals with disabilities and
staff are like extended family. We share the good and the bad and always make
sure we find something to laugh about each day! That is what keeps us going!
Nishna Productions, Inc. is an agency that is growing every day and looking to
provide new services to the individuals that they serve as well as take part in
employment opportunities that help the community. I have been able to work in
five different job capacities over my 23 years because NPI encourages growth and
change with their employees as well as the people that they serve. They are
flexible and are willing to work with staff who feel they are ready for a new
challenge or just want to learn a different part of the agency. Because the
agency has grown over the years and opened the doors to many different paths for
people with disabilities, we have seen tremendous growth and increased
independence, which has made their lives more satisfying and our jobs as staff
more rewarding. If you are a business owner wondering what our agency can do
for you, I encourage you to stop by for a tour of our Work Centers or call and
see what services we can provide. We work with a group of very dedicated
individuals who enjoy helping others and take great pride in their work and
accomplishments.”
Thank you Linda, JoAnn, and
Mary for sharing your thoughts and being a valuable part of Nishna Productions,
Inc. employment team!
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