UpdateNovember 2017

Alternative Parking ArrangementsPage 7

This year’s Halloween Parade showcased another round of memorable costumes and performances.

This year’s winners included:

Terry Slade (Interim Director of Nursing)Scariest – Eat’n Park Gift Card

Human Resources Department (Jellyfish)Most Creative – Eat’n Park Gift Card

Activities Department (Superheroes)Best Group – Pizza Party

Fred Goellner (Dinosaur)Funniest – Eat’n Park Gift Card

Finance Department (Pierogies) Best Overall – Atria’s Gift Card

Special thanks to our judges Fran Linkesh, Laura Ebel, Betty Chrise and Susan Manganiello,

Become a Leader in Your DepartmentBecome a Mentor Contact Bobbi Brandon at 412-571-5185 to learn how.

Halloween Parade and Costume ContestFearsome Frights and Silly Sights Fill the Mall

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On November 1, it will be two months since our affiliation with UPMC Senior Communities was finalized. We’re pleased to provide you with this update.

Two major tasks are currently underway:

(1) Recruiting an Executive Director for our campus. The primary focus of the Executor Director will be the overall responsibility of day-to-day operations of Asbury. Sherwood Oaks, another CCRC that is a part of UPMC Senior Communities, also successfully utilizes an Executive Director model of management and leader-ship. It is anticipated that an Executive Director will be on board in December.

(2) A Master Site Plan was conducted in 2012. We are in the process of reviewing the relevancy of that plan and investigating possible adjustments.

There are many other things proceeding with our affiliation, and here are a few:

1. Working to provide the best benefits package for the upcoming Open Enrollment.

2. Reviewing opportunities for wage increases.

3. Changes in our pricing to help with Independent Living sales.

4. Software system changes with our Preventative Maintenance work order generation.

5. Reorganizing our Governance Function (the Board of Directors).

6. Various reviews of our Nursing Center by Senior Communities Corporate nursing staff.

7. Preparing our Fiscal Year 2018 Budget and coordinating this process with Senior Communities.

We believe we are taking our time and thinking through the adjustments we need to make at Asbury on our journey to becoming fully integrated into UPMC Senior Communities.

We will continue to provide you with updates as we move forward in our integration process. Please feel free to contact Audrey Burgoon Senior Director of Business Development and Resident Relations (ext. 5121) or Bobbi Brandon, Director, Human Resources (ext. 5185) if you have questions.

Steps Continue Toward Full Integration into UPMC Senior Communities

Upcoming EventsDeveloped by the CORE TeamNovember November 10 - FREE Coffee & Tea Bar November 22 - Turkey Bowling

December Annual Holiday Party (Date to be determined)

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Decorated by Julie Haley

Pumpkin Decorating ContestMany employees participated in the Pumpkin Decorating Contest during the week of October 16. Using mostly paint and a few other miscellaneous items, participants created a gang of colorful gourds. Pictures of the pumpkins were posted near the time clocks, encouraging co-workers to vote for their favorite.

The winning pumpkins were decorated by:

Julie Haley, Asbury Health CenterJessica Stanley, Asbury VillasCantrece Scott, Asbury Place

This contest was developed by the CORE Team.

The CORE TeamCreating a Positive Work Environment

The CORE Team is responsible for most of the fun employee events that take place on campus. The group meets monthly to discuss and plan these events.

The Team is always looking for fresh ideas - espe-cially for the upcoming Halloween event. If you have a few suggestions that you would like to share, please attend one of the upcoming meetings.

The CORE Team includes:Michelle Benner, Finance Bobbi Brandon, Human ResourcesLinda Campbell, Activities Karen Cameron, Asbury Place Jon Ebel, Communications Kristin Hackworth, Dining Services Courtney Kartman, Asbury Foundation Cait Rieder, Activities Suzanne Richardson, Health & WellnessTamie Seskey, Asbury Place Denise Wiley, Asbury Health Center

Decorated by Jessica Stanley

Decorated by Cantrece Scott

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Changes in Payroll Department

412-571-5159A confidential line for employee issues and/or concerns

The Human Resources Hotline

Getting to Know You

Maria DeAngelisLead Activities, Willow Community

Birthday: January 14

Family: Anthony and Elaine DeAngelis (parents), Amanda and Christina DeAngelis (sisters)

Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with people who are extremely close to me; swimming, working out and being outdoors

Favorite Food: Spaghetti, ribs and Blue Moon ice cream

Schools: Slippery Rock University for BS in Recreational Therapy... currently attending Slippery Rock for a Masters in Public Health

Hometown: Pittsburgh

Current Residence: Brookline

Favorite Quote: “Start each day with a grateful heart.”

As of Monday, November 6, there will be a shift in the Human Resources department. Trina Petrich has submitted her resignation.

Tara Julian will temporarily be filling in as the Pay-roll Coordinator. She will be in the payroll office and her contact info will be:

tjulian@asburyheights.orgext. 5164

There is a temporary worker filling in as an HR Assistant, her contact information is as follows:

Eleni Romanias eromanias@asburyheights.orgext. 5167

We ask for your patience and assistance during this transition period. The Human Resources Department will be experiencing higher than normal work load. We need your assistance to ensure this process moves as smoothly as possible.

All paycheck discrepancies must follow the process of submitting a Paycheck Inquiry Form to the payroll department.

We appreciate your understanding and support. Please let myself or Cortney Rech, HR Manager know if you have any questions.

By: Bobbi Brandon, Director of Human Resources

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Annual Open EnrollmentYour Chance to Change Your Medical InsuranceThis is the one time a year for eligible employees to enroll in health, dental, vision, and voluntary (Aflac) coverages. You will not be able to enroll at any other time during the year unless you experience a Qualifying Event (for questions on qualifying events, contact HR)

Attendance is mandatory for all part time and full time employees, regardless if you are enrolled in insurance benefits through Asbury.

Wednesday, November 8 - Social RoomThursday, November 9 – Social RoomPresentation Times: 7:00 am, 10:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm

There will be short presentations during the above time frame detailing the health, dental and vision plans, the Employee Assistance Program and Voluntary Aflac plans.You do not need to sign up. Simply pick a time and attend one of the sessions above. Henderson Brothers, our insurance broker will be on site to present the insurance information. Representatives from Aflac and Lytle EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Partners will also be present.The Affordable Care Act mandates all eligible employees to accept or decline insurance, therefore your presence is required at one of the above meeting times.

Dementia Education TrainingTuesday, November 7 Understanding Younger-Onset Alzheimer’s DiseaseAsbury Heights Social Room 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 2:00 pm or 2:30 pm

Thursday, November 16 Living With Alzheimers for Caregivers Late StageAsbury Place Country Kitchen1:30 pm or 2:00 pm

If anyone would like individual assistance with acquir-ing dementia credit hours, please contact Christine Lepore at 412-571-5173 or clepore@asburyheights.

Free Soup Bar10:30 am - 3:30 pm

Each Day!

Employee Referral BonusIf you refer someone to Asbury Heights and they are hired, you may be eligible to receive up to $500 in referral bonuses!

Visit the Human Resource office (Room 2305) for more information.

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Activities Jason Anthony

LPNKatie Sciulli

NAKala BrownSeptember Nelson

Program ManagerDana Parks

New Employee Welcome

November Anniversaries

177 Years!

Larisa Bajgoric (2)Karen Cameron (17)Kathy DeWitt (4)Heather Dietz (19)Andrea Eisaman (1)Rita Foley (2)Eleanore Freeman-Ward (9)Diane Hustava (5)Darlene Ingraham (3)Candace Jackson (1)Kelly Lozier (4)

NA = Nurse’s Assistant RCC = Resident Care Coordinator RCS = Resident Care SpecialistLPN = Licensed Practical NurseRN = Registered Nurse

Amy Maga (13)Joyce Martinson (1)James Mayhugh (4)Jennifer McGoran (1)John Murawski (7)Julianne Pawloski (19)Linda Reese (18)Lisa Revis (8)Tanya Silcott (2)Chelsea Slusarek (2)Marilyn Solomon (7)

RCCLakeara Dean

RCSBrayonna CohenKimberly DavisTaijauna JonesMelinda SinzJessica Verner

RNLisa Maietta-BotaTony Reola

Van DriverDennis Delbianco

Access Your Pay Stub atwww.asburyheights.org/employee-access

Thomas Stubna Jr. (2)Janet Torregrosso (17)Maria Turkalj (2)Kristin Warren (5)Tammy Ziskind (2)

NovemberIn-ServicesNursing Center RNs and LPNs are required to attend this mandatory in-service featuring two topics. Select one of the days/times below. All sessions will take place in the Education Center (Room 6262).

Monday, October 9 @ 6:30 am and 2:30 pm

Monday, October 16 @ 6:30 am and 2:30 pm

Monday, October 23 @ 6:30 am and 2:30 pm

Monday, October 30 @ 6:30 am and 2:30 pm

Topic 1: Implanted Ports

Topic 2: Cold, Flu and Precautions

All Nursing Center RNs and LPNs are required to attend the “Trach Care, Maintenance & Suc-tioning” training during one of the following dates and times of their choice. All sessions will take place in the Education Center (Room 6263) at 7:00 am and 3:00 pm.

Monday, November 6Monday, November 13Monday, November 20

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Alternative Parking ArrangementsParking Arrangements for Legacy Lineup PerformancesBeginning this month, and every month hereafter, Asbury’s Sales Department will host two programs fea-turing productions, movies and seminars from UPMC Senior Communities’ Legacy Theatre. These traveling shows are part of “The Legacy Lineup” and visit all 19 UPMC Senior Communities campuses throughout the year. Prospective residents are invited to these free shows, giving them a chance to visit and learn more about life at a senior living community.

Because of the limited seating and a need to accom-modate as many new prospects as possible in order to fill unoccupied units campus-wide, these events are not open to current residents. For both November programs, we have over 100 people signed up!

Asbury’s first two Legacy Lineup performances will be Thursday, November 2 and Thursday, November 16, both of which begin at 3:00 pm. The Building 6, Level 2 and Building 7, Level 1 parking lots will be reserved for our guests during these days. Staff who normally park in these areas should consider parking across from the Carriage Homes or in the grass between Building 4 and Asbury Villas (see map).

This alternative parking situation may be inconvenient, but it will only be necessary twice a month. We need to best accommodate our guests during these events. Please keep in mind that holding these types of events is necessary to help fill our vacant apartments and Car-riage Homes.

And remember, even though it may take you longer to walk into work twice a month, at least you don’t have to pay for parking! This is one of the positives to keep in mind.

In appreciation for your cooperation, there will be a free treat in the Mall from 7:30 am to 9:00 am on November 2 and 16.

Thank you for doing your part in helping to make Asbury an inviting place for prospective residents.

Save the DateWalk to End Alzheimer’s This year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s will take place Saturday, November 4 at 9:30 am. The Walk will start at Stage AE on the North Shore.

If you would like to join Team Asbury and help raise awareness and funds for research, visit

http://act.alz.org/goto/asburyheights. If you need assistance signing up, please contact Asbury’s Team Captain (John Komisary) at 412-571-5133 or jkomisary@asburyheights.org

Parking will be reserved for guests in the Building 6, Level 2 and Building 7, Level 1 parking lots. Employees are encouraged to park across from the Carriage Homes or in the grass between Building 4 and Asbury Villas.

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