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Maintenance employee cares for residents and their homes, has a passion for serving
"A lot of these people they need light, they need laughter, they need joy, they need a hug, they need a prayer... and so, God called me to do that and that's my heart, to be that for them."
After years in sales in Coca Cola along with facilities job in churches, Jerry Kelch, 63, is right where he belongs at Good Samaritan Society - Water Valley in Windsor, CO as a senior maintenance mechanic.
Jerry brings joy and a can-do attitude to the senior living resort, often accompanied by his famous "dad jokes." Whether it's replacing a light bulb, fixing a TV or helping a resident with their cell phone, Jerry does it all with a smile on his face because of his love for serving the residents.
He even took it upon himself to set up movie and pizza nights for the guys in an effort to get the male resident population out of their rooms and into activities.
These are just a few of the reasons why Jerry is being honored as this year's National Ever Forward Employee Champion. Setting up his own surprise without knowing it, Jerry was celebrated by residents and staff for his achievement. While he's only a year into his role at the Society, many people consider his presence a gift from above:
"If there was an angel on this earth, it’s going to be disguised as Jerry. He is just one of the most caring, dedicated men that I’ve ever been around. He has made such a huge difference in so many of our residents’ lives," said Good Samaritan Society VP of operations for Colorado, Kansas and Hawaii, Randy Fitzgerald.
Read the full story: www.good-sam.com/our-stories/maintenance-employee-cares-for-residents-and-their-homes
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North Dakota girl with a goat wins volunteer of the year | Good Samaritan Society
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Not many 12-year-olds get home from school and then go to the nursing home to volunteer. But spending time with the residents of Good Samaritan Society - Lakota is something that brings a smile to Peyton Marquart's face, and to the residents' faces, too. You can find Peyton playing Yahtzee, doing cartwheels and even brining her pet goats to visit the residents. Peyton comes from a long line of ...
Chief operating officer of Good Samaritan Society says RNs & CNAs "simply don't exist"
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"...the RNs and the CNAs simply don't exist, and that's what will be the priority for us to discuss with legislators so that they can understand that." Aimee Middleton, chief operating officer of the Good Samaritan Society, shared what rural long-term care leaders focused on at the 2024 American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living Congressional Briefing in Washington, D....
Long-term care administrator shares concerns for seniors amid final minimum staffing rule
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Long-term care leaders like Laura Salonek, administrator at Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake in rural Minnesota, recently advocated for seniors at the 2024 American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living Congressional Briefing on Capitol Hill. Laura noted that the final minimum staffing rule for long-term care facilities will make it harder for rural communities to give...
Lead medication assistant discusses importance of rural long-term care facilities
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Tiffany Zahnow, lead medication assistant at Good Samaritan Society - Albion shared her priorities in connecting with elected officials in Washington, D.C. for the 2024 American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living Congressional Briefing. Tiffany discussed how vital rural long-term care facilities are in small communities for residents, staff and families, and why it's an...
President & CEO of Good Samaritan Society meets with elected officials to advocate for senior care
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Good Samaritan Society leaders gathered on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. with the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living for their annual Congressional Briefing. They shared how the final rule that was released for an unfunded federal staffing mandate for long-term care providers threatens access to care for seniors in rural areas. Nate Schema, president and CEO ...
Celebrating National Skilled Nursing Week 2024 at the Good Samaritan Society
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#skillednursing #skillednursingcare #nursing "Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience." - Colossians 3:12. During National Skilled Nursing Care Week, we recognize the importance of creating and nurturing connections for our residents and how life-sustaining those connections can be. Thank you for yo...
Celebrating National Nurses Week at the Good Samaritan Society
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#rn #registerednurse #longtermcare #seniorcare #nursinghome #nursinghomes #nurse #nursing #nursingstudent #nursingcareer Nurses. They are the presence by your side during moments you’ll always remember. During National Nurses Week, we celebrate the dedication, compassion and perseverance of each nurse across the Good Samaritan Society. The care you provide residents is inspiring and uplifting. ...
Putting senior residents first earns Albert Lea, MN nurse a DAISY Award
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Always putting residents first, Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea nurse Joe Abrego is earning recognition for his dedication to people in his care. His mission: helping people heal while lending an ear. An experienced caregiver now, Abrego found the nursing field after a local foundry shut down. “Took some test, and it said you should be a nurse. I said, OK, we’ll try it,” Abrego says chuckli...
Medication aide spreads joy and knowledge in Nebraska | Good Samaritan Society
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Good Samaritan Society medication aide Janisea Shields spreads joy and knowledge at her center in Nebraska. A caregiver for eight years, Janisea makes an effort to learn every role at the center and is now in charge of training new hires. Currently studying to be a nurse, Janisea is following in the footsteps of her grandma Barbara who also served in health care. Read more: www.good-sam.com/our...
Good Samaritan Society strives to be top veterans’ employer, care provider
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#veterans #veteran #seniorliving #longtermcare #seniorcare March down hallways and peek into rooms at Good Samaritan Society - Indianola and you’ll likely find yourself in the company of heroes. The Society strives to be a provider and employer of choice for veterans. Read the full story: www.good-sam.com/our-stories/society-strives-to-be-top-veterans-employer-care-provider Visit our Facebook p...
Faith in the Field | Joe Bartolo, Administrator, Algona, IA | January 31, 2024
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Visit our Facebook page: goodsamaritansociety/ Connect with us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/good-samaritan-society/ Visit our website: good-sam.com
Young man leaves delivery job for senior center family | Good Samaritan Society
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At just 27 years old, Drake De La Pointe is already coming up on 10 years of meaningful service with the Good Samaritan Society. He signed up when a Society leader dropped off applications at his high school. Now, the administrative assistant at Good Samaritan Society - Water Valley in Windsor, Colorado acts as the "point man" at the heart of the large independent living resort. “There’s someth...
Nurse finds calling as senior living administrator in Colorado | Good Samaritan Society
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Amanda Kerr began working at 14 years old at a local taco restaurant. She worked two to three jobs at a time until she became a front-line worker as a nurse. Now, Amanda is living out her calling as the Good Samaritan Society - Water Valley senior living administrator. Inspired by her tight relationship with her grandma, Kerr jumped into senior care nearly a decade ago and hasn’t looked back. A...
Good Samaritan Society residents celebrate Christmas as a family in Iowa
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“I don’t really have any family and Thanksgiving and Christmas get to be hard times for me," Good Samaritan Society resident Maggie McDaniel says. "I thought, I’ll just gather all my friends around me. That’s all I do. I open that door and go out there and gather my friends around." Maggie lives at Heritage Landing in Milford, Iowa. The 82-year-old retired nurse, originally from southwest Georg...
Reasons to try respite care at the Good Samaritan Society
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Reasons to try respite care at the Good Samaritan Society
Home care team of physical and occupational therapists are 'part of our family'
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Home care team of physical and occupational therapists are 'part of our family'
Activities director helps create connections in Iowa nursing home | Good Samaritan Society
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Activities director helps create connections in Iowa nursing home | Good Samaritan Society
Retired missionary, author, terminal cancer survivor graduates to independent living
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Retired missionary, author, terminal cancer survivor graduates to independent living
Kayak rescue is a Good Samaritan story | Good Samaritan Society
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Kayak rescue is a Good Samaritan story | Good Samaritan Society
Making the most of senior living in Hastings, NE | Good Samaritan Society
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Making the most of senior living in Hastings, NE | Good Samaritan Society
85-year-old returns to beloved senior living community in Hastings, NE after serious fall
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85-year-old returns to beloved senior living community in Hastings, NE after serious fall
Active resident enjoys 'the village life' in Nebraska | Good Samaritan Society
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Active resident enjoys 'the village life' in Nebraska | Good Samaritan Society
North Dakota Community of Care Celebrates 20 Years Thanks to Good Samaritan Society CEO
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North Dakota Community of Care Celebrates 20 Years Thanks to Good Samaritan Society CEO
Faith in the Field | 08.23.2023 | Rev. Jerry Bertelson
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Faith in the Field | 08.23.2023 | Rev. Jerry Bertelson
Companionship a common thread at Good Samaritan Society Assisted Living Locations
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Companionship a common thread at Good Samaritan Society Assisted Living Locations
Social services staffer wins hearts for pairing seniors and animals | Good Samaritan Society
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Social services staffer wins hearts for pairing seniors and animals | Good Samaritan Society
Nursing home administrator inspires staff and residents | Good Samaritan Society
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Nursing home administrator inspires staff and residents | Good Samaritan Society
Compassionate home care nurse is 'primary reason' clients stay independent
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Compassionate home care nurse is 'primary reason' clients stay independent
Nursing director honors father after winning national award | Good Samaritan Society
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Nursing director honors father after winning national award | Good Samaritan Society

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  • @Incognito-fe8cw
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  • @zdavidzz
    @zdavidzz 3 місяці тому

    did you survive?

  • @Ewwwwwww01
    @Ewwwwwww01 6 місяців тому

    Fly high! I miss you so much.

  • @pocapoco2546
    @pocapoco2546 Рік тому

    She's beautiful😍

  • @maylacutie6448
    @maylacutie6448 Рік тому

    Who or what are they, the 3 figurines wearing like a lawyer robe. R they hymns singers?

  • @maylacutie6448
    @maylacutie6448 Рік тому

    Lovely, i wd have wished closeups shoot....Thank you For Loving Jesus this much And more

  • @celestialdrummer
    @celestialdrummer Рік тому

    Wow! The Holy Spirit flowed through your devotional, Iz! I pray that you would continue to point others to Christ in your life!

  • @aheebwaprossnyabaziiraamoo650

    I would also like to join you

  • @clmortenson
    @clmortenson 3 роки тому

    Beautiful, touching, funny, and demonstrates the true challenges of the humble beginnings of this great mission! God bless Pop Hoeger and all who have given their gifts to Good Sam!

  • @darlenemarcuson4079
    @darlenemarcuson4079 3 роки тому

    Amen!! So true!! 🙏🎺🎺❤️.

  • @esthergabi4130
    @esthergabi4130 3 роки тому

    My name is Esther from Los Angeles USA, i want to share my testimony because I know it will help some people out there. My husband Charles was diagnosed with Huntington's disease in 2017, I watch my husband living like a mad person sometimes i shed tears. After several failed attempts to make him well again, I searched on the internet for a cure but there was none, in 2019 I bump into a comment on youtube on how Dr. Bharat cured a woman who also suffered from Huntington's for 6 years with his herbal medicine. Without wasting time I contacted him and he asked me a few questions which I answered then he prepared the medication and sent them to me here in LA with a prescription on how to use attached to it. I administered it to my husband as prescribed, within 2 months i start seeing improvements in his health and he was totally healed in 6 months, now my husband is living his best life again. You can contact Dr. Bharat via dr.bharatkings@gmail.com you will come back to testify .,.,

  • @dholdhusen
    @dholdhusen 3 роки тому

    Thank you, Gail. For your 16 years of service and devotion!

  • @fredpitzl2317
    @fredpitzl2317 3 роки тому

    Thank you for your faithful leadership in Spiritual Ministries. May the mission of the The Good Samaritan Society live strong. Ever Forward.

  • @lynnassimacopoulos9915
    @lynnassimacopoulos9915 3 роки тому

    So wonderful to be able to watch the GSS on this day celebrating Gregs retirement. I wish him Gods blessings in all he will do in the future. It was a gift to have known him, work with him and especially to hear his devotions. He will never be forgotten and in our hearts forever. Lynn Assimacopoulos

  • @shinkoakata11
    @shinkoakata11 3 роки тому

    Only God first!!!!! Greetings from Canada and share the link! ua-cam.com/video/xZI8X3ISlvM/v-deo.html

  • @darlenemarcuson4079
    @darlenemarcuson4079 3 роки тому

    Good morning 🌞♥️🇱🇷

  • @darlenemarcuson4079
    @darlenemarcuson4079 3 роки тому

    Good morning 🌞 BLESS

  • @darlenemarcuson4079
    @darlenemarcuson4079 4 роки тому

    YES

  • @grannyjclay-joannieholdhus925
    @grannyjclay-joannieholdhus925 4 роки тому

    Thank you, Greg....beautiful and so very true. May you be blessed today and every day.

  • @loriknechtel2387
    @loriknechtel2387 4 роки тому

    What a beautiful job you all are doing. Thank you so much for sharing this. I just get so disgusted when I see all the plastic bags at the land fill. Thank God someone came up with a wonderful idea to use all these bags and do something so wonderful for the ones that need them. May God Bless you all forever, in Jesus name, Amen.

  • @joeherdina2834
    @joeherdina2834 4 роки тому

    God bless you Jim!!! Thank you for your service.

  • @joeherdina2834
    @joeherdina2834 4 роки тому

    God bless you Dan! Thank you!

  • @grannyjclay-joannieholdhus925
    @grannyjclay-joannieholdhus925 4 роки тому

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @tedfaszer4177
    @tedfaszer4177 4 роки тому

    Thanks, Sharon. Beautiful devotion.

  • @barbarasalisbury4023
    @barbarasalisbury4023 4 роки тому

    Dear God, I am so very grateful for finding this community of devotion! Your wind fills my sails AND I am so grateful! Thanks be to God! ~ Barb

  • @darlenemarcuson4079
    @darlenemarcuson4079 4 роки тому

    AMEN ! CONGRATULATIONS LINDA!

  • @darlenemarcuson4079
    @darlenemarcuson4079 4 роки тому

    Thank you Gail! "VERY WELL SAID!" and sang along with the group "Bringing in the Sheaves"

  • @elizabethdale8781
    @elizabethdale8781 4 роки тому

    hello elizabeth dale why can't see do more devotionals thank you

  • @oldseer7610
    @oldseer7610 4 роки тому

    The true interpretations of the bible has arrived. sites.google.com/site/oldseers

  • @rahabngethe2584
    @rahabngethe2584 4 роки тому

    This is very impressive.I loved all the helpful information in regards to the Good Samaritan Society and their Administrator in Training Program.I am looking for an Administrator in Training Program site as well.

  • @dawnnoel9692
    @dawnnoel9692 4 роки тому

    Love you so much cousin. You inspire me to be brave

  • @jeadeeey18
    @jeadeeey18 4 роки тому

    Hello Pastor Bill. I would like to request a prayer for our church experiencing now struggles cause by division. That God will enlighten the hearts and minds of our Pastors at church. Thank you so much. God bless from Philippines.

  • @darlenemarcuson4079
    @darlenemarcuson4079 5 років тому

    Beautiful Said! "Yes this is a precious message, that God has given you to share Gail; no matter in what season of life we are in., God always uses ALL of us to encourage an help where ever God has us. " BUT TO TRUST and OBEY"(thank you to our precious niece for sharing these PRECIOUS memories of your mom, (Genevieve, whom is also my sister.)

  • @Ring0fSaturn
    @Ring0fSaturn 5 років тому

    The Marley House looks lovely and the thinking behind it is beautiful, too. My parents are there right now and I'll be there tomorrow! Until this video, I had very little idea about Marley House's mission, but it represents care that is compassionate and creative. Thank you to all who keep it running. [Keep the donations coming!]

    • @goodsamaritansociety
      @goodsamaritansociety 5 років тому

      Thanks RingOfSaturn for reaching out. Blessings to your parents and to you as well. We're so proud of the service being provided at the Marley House, and we truly believe in caring for people wherever they are on their journey.

  • @jordyncruz2372
    @jordyncruz2372 5 років тому

    Chris Kazen is an amazing dude!

  • @MiMediaNews
    @MiMediaNews 5 років тому

    nice video pls see our devotional video

  • @PaulaKayEastham
    @PaulaKayEastham 5 років тому

    Okay...I've got tears and later when Marcie spoke did a lot of chuckling. Those staunch Lutherans didn't get some of those "out West jokes." Only had contact with her a few short years at Pecos Neurosurgical. Congratulations, Marcie. Love the closing, "If you don't use it, you'll lose it." --Paula Kay Eastham (now a travel advisor)

    • @goodsamaritansociety
      @goodsamaritansociety 5 років тому

      Thank you for your comment, Paula. Marcie is truly a gift to every life she touches.

  • @MiMediaNews
    @MiMediaNews 5 років тому

    nice video pls see our devotional video

  • @MiMediaNews
    @MiMediaNews 5 років тому

    nice video pls see our devotional video

  • @MiMediaNews
    @MiMediaNews 5 років тому

    nice video pls see our devotional video

  • @loradessisblessed232
    @loradessisblessed232 5 років тому

    Wow a standing ovation...most deserving! What a wonderful speech too! So very proud of you Aunt Marcie! Much Love LoraDess

    • @goodsamaritansociety
      @goodsamaritansociety 5 років тому

      Thanks for your comment Lora. We agree! Standing O for Marcie!

  • @MiMediaNews
    @MiMediaNews 5 років тому

    nice video pls see our devotional video

  • @MiMediaNews
    @MiMediaNews 5 років тому

    nice video pls see our devotional video

  • @MiMediaNews
    @MiMediaNews 5 років тому

    nice video pls see our devotional video

  • @MiMediaNews
    @MiMediaNews 5 років тому

    nice video pls see our devotional video

  • @MiMediaNews
    @MiMediaNews 5 років тому

    nice video pls see our devotional video

  • @MYCmessiahPariah
    @MYCmessiahPariah 5 років тому

    My man! Older than god Himself and still doing work. Keep up the good work and many years more to yourself. Peace and Pie to you all

  • @lonnienichols3306
    @lonnienichols3306 5 років тому

    Very educational.

  • @andreajacobs1823
    @andreajacobs1823 6 років тому

    That's my mother! I'm so very proud of her! She is a true blessing to not only people at the village, but also to her family! Love you mom

    • @goodsamaritansociety
      @goodsamaritansociety 5 років тому

      Thanks for your comment Andrea! We're so grateful for Marcie, and her willingness to serve her fellow residents and all of those around her.

  • @josie3974
    @josie3974 6 років тому

    I'm so glad you are back home, Skip! I often thought of you folks at Kissimmee Village in these past months--it sounded like a heartbreaking experience. I'm so glad you (and all the other residents there) received the support and grace you needed from the staff of the Good Samaritan Society--Kissimmee Village.--Be well. Anonymous Staff Member--Good Samaritan Society--Moscow, Idaho.