I was asked to do an article for the St. Anne’s Scoop: why I like working at St. Anne’s. I work at the reception desk. You would think I just sit and answer the phone.
Things get pretty busy and lively at times. That’s where the motto “It’s great to be alive at St. Anne’s” must come from.
I do lots of different jobs: mail, take appointment reminders, do book work, etc. But, my number-one job is the residents. They keep us all going. I like to hear about their lives before St. Anne’s: where they were born, about family, kids, grand kids, likes and dislikes, hobbies, etc.
I’m glad to help them if they need it with something. I like them to know that I care about them and pay attention to what they have to say.
I think all the activities they have for the residents is neat: movies, story-book reading, bingo, games, parties, and other activities, including live music. I like the people I work with. I like visiting with the people who come in for Adoration and the people who come to visit residents.
I also have two furry residents I watch over: Gracie and Zoe. The routine goes like this: feed, water, in-and-out.
I like the good food the kitchen staff cooks and serves. I also enjoy when Chuck G. and Sr. Elaine with the band entertain in the activity room.
I’m lucky to work with and for such nice people as Sr. Elaine, Sr. Rebecca, Sr. Christina and everyone else!
Carla Kennedy, Receptionist