We appreciate our Direct Support Professionals!
On Friday, September 22nd and Saturday, September 23rd, Rimland hosted Direct Support Professional appreciation events. Friday’s event was a catered lunch from Portillo’s, and Saturday’s featured a catered brunch from Panera Bread.
The events included massages offered by a professional massage company, a raffle with a variety of gift card prizes, including $50 gift cards, movie gift cards, restaurant gift cards, Amazon gift cards, and Starbucks gift cards); and a presentation of certificates with a $50 gift card to recognize Direct Support Professionals who have demonstrated a long term commitment to Rimland, our most improved Direct Support Professionals, and our most reliable Direct Support Professionals.
Award recipients included:
Long Term Dedicated Commitment of 7+ years: Sylvia Malone, Sam Bolian, Omolade Tucker, Stephanie Mathis, Yommy Shokunbi, Sekinat Solebo, Terrance Fortenberry and Joseph Adebayo
Most Improved Direct Support Professional: Elena Mendoza, Wanda Smith, and Kay Solomon
Most Reliable Direct Support Professional (willingness to work all locations and shifts with minimal call-offs): Reuben Wabomnor, Sam Bolian, Omolade Tucker, Tete Bahun-Wilson and Sekinat Solebo