Community Wharton Month Janurary Name Desirea Chapa Position Med Tech Fun fact about Fire Starter Funny person How he/she got into senior living I always wanted to be a nurse and this is the next best thing Favorite part about working with seniors bonding with them and treating them as family Favorite part about Sodalis family we all communicate well and understand one another Hobbies/Interests outside work Anything to do with my 3 kids spending all the time I can with them outside of work …

NAME Sukedra Henry POSITION Medication Tech REASON FOR BEING CHOSEN AS FIRE STARTER Sukedra known as KK to the residents has been a huge part of Wharton’s success and making residents happy. Time and time again family members along with residents tell us what a great job Sukedra does in our community. She does not just do her job duties she goes above and beyond and shows the residents kindness and compassion and makes sure they feel loved while caring for them. She is the kind of person that gives them a little extra time to get to know them …

Community: Sodalis Wharton Month: November Name: Susie Willerford Position: MED TECH Fun fact about Fire Starter: I love cats How he/she got into senior living: I was a PTA and wanted to go back to work so I decided to apply at this community Favorite part about working with seniors: Being able to help and give them what they need, and get them to smile. Favorite part about Sodalis family: I love everything about my sodalis Family . Hobbies/Interests outside work: Sewing and baking. …

Community Wharton Month Oct-25 Name Alta “Gracie” Rodriguez Position Resident Attendant Fun fact about Fire Starter I am a cancer survivor How he/she got into senior living My sister Mary brought me on to the community and I loved working with senior citizens so it was a perfect fix Favorite part about working with seniors Being able to help and give them what they need, we become family Favorite part about Sodalis family I love everything about my sodalis Family it is a family we are a team and have many laughs together Hobbies/Interests outside work painting and word search …

Community Wharton Month Sep-25 Name Debra Bowsier Position Cook Fun fact about Fire Starter I actually enjoy cooking How he/she got into senior living I took care of my elders my grandparents and parents and wanted to continue to care for the elderly Favorite part about working with seniors the residents and giving them a good meal Favorite part about Sodalis family the laughs we have together Hobbies/Interests outside work Watching TV, playing cards and spending time with my family …

Community Wharton Month August Name Pamela Oliverez Position Life Engagement Director Fun fact about Fire Starter Been in Wharton community for 24yrs, 22 as lead Care attendant and 2yrs a LED How he/she got into senior living Was driving by and stopped to see what they had to off not realizing I had found my home Favorite part about working with seniors The joy in knowing that I am making their lives some what happier and better Favorite part about Sodalis family This has truly been my 2nd family for all these years I have met many people over the …

Community Wharton Month July Name Lakisha Bowsier Position Lead Med Tech Fun fact about Fire Starter Love to Fish How he/she got into senior living Worked at a Skilled rehab and heard good things about this community got hired over 8yrs ago and never left Favorite part about working with seniors Helping them live their best life and working with them to get them stronger and have a sense of independence Favorite part about Sodalis family This is my family away from my family Hobbies/Interests outside work My kids are what I live for spending time with them means the …

Community Wharton Month JUNE Name Jessica Martinez Position MED TECH Fun fact about Fire Starter Come from a large family and has 7 siblings How he/she got into senior living Did CNA course in highschool and always enjoyed helping others. Sodalis gives me the opportunity to do this. Favorite part about working with seniors Making memories with the residents, and making their day better by making them smile Favorite part about Sodalis family Team work an has allowed me to grow. Hobbies/Interests outside work Signing in church choir …

Community WHARTON Month May Name Crystal Knight Position RA Fun fact about Fire Starter Workaholic I hold two different jobs How he/she got into senior living Worked at a SNF and a coworker told me I needed to go to Sodalis (she knew I would enjoy it) Favorite part about working with seniors Enjoy taking care of others this is my true calling and my passion Favorite part about Sodalis family seeing others care for those who can not care for themselves Hobbies/Interests outside work shopping, going to movies and spending time with my kids …

Community Wharton Month APRIL Name BRITTANY BROOKS Position RA Fun fact about Fire Starter WELDER BY TRADE, PLAY APA/TAP POOL How he/she got into senior living WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND WELDING  JOB, SAY THIS JOB AND NEVER LOOKED BACK Favorite part about working with seniors GETTING TO LEARN THEIR LIFE STYLES AND HELPING AND GETTING TO KNOW THEIR STORIES Favorite part about Sodalis family TEAM WORK AND ONES STRUGGLE ANOTHER WILL PICK UP Hobbies/Interests outside work ARTS AND CRAFTS, PAINTING , WELDING AND POOL! …