Meredith Myers, C.D.P. - Office Manager Her primary responsibility is to ensure that our Office Staff exceeds the expectations of every client and family member with whom we work. Meredith is a Certified Dementia Practitioner.
How long with Home Instead Senior Care - 10 years
Family Members - Sons, Douglas and Kenneth.
Professional & Community Organizations - Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk volunteer
Hobbies & Interests - Walking, softball, soccer, playing with my children
Favorite Quote - "Life isn't a matter of milestones, but of moments." Rose Kennedy
Person You Admire Most - My mother - She is dedicated, passionate and caring. And, ALWAYS there when you need her.
What you enjoy most about working with seniors - Their great stories and knowing that we' re helping them remain in their homes as long as possible.   Bill Meyer, R.N., - Nurse Consultant. Bill works closely with our Client Care Coordinator in our Quality Assurance program. He also assists our Recruiting & Retention Coordinator by presenting on-going educational programs for our CAREGivers.
How long with Home Instead Senior Care - 5 years
How long in senior care - 15 years
Work Experience - Currently, Director of Nursing, Meadowview Care Center, Seville
Professional & Personal Organizations - National Directors of Nursing Association, Medina Senior Services Network, Wadsworth Moose
Family Members - Wife, Katie; son, Nate; Stepchildren, Danny & Kathleen
Hobbies & Interests - Bowling, golf, all sports
Favorite Quote - "Honesty is the best policy".
Favorite Book - "A Tale of Two Cities"
Person You Admire Most - My father who has passed away - for his honesty and integrity.
Why you are working for Home Instead Senior Care - To broaden my horizons.
What you enjoy most about working with seniors - Being able to see seniors in an environment outside the nursing home, and to get to know and reminisce with them.  Roberta Woodard, CDP - Recruitment & Retention Specialist A Certified Dementia Practitioner. Roberta's responsibilities include finding, screening, training and maintaining our staff of quality CAREGivers.
How long with Home Instead Senior Care - 5 years
Professional/Personal Organizations - Medina County SHRM, Medina County Safety Committee, member Wadsworth United Methodist Church
Prior Work Experience - Experience in human resources at several companies and a lot of volunteer work.
Family Members - Married to husband, Paul, for 25 years; daughter, Lauren and son, Adam.
Hobbies & Interests - Photography, scrapbooking, cooking
Favorite Quote - "Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile." - Albert Einstein
Favorite Book - "Pride & Prejudice" - Jane Austen
Person You Admire Most - My father & my daughter - Dad because he received very little education, yet he was one of the wisest persons I've ever know. My daughter because she's the most authentic person I've ever seen. She's simply who she is and she doesn't pretend. I love that quality in her.
Why you are working for Home Instead Senior Care - Because we offer a vital service to our community - and I believe home is truly where the heart is.
What you enjoy most about working with seniors - I feel privileged to be able to work with each of our CAREGivers and to get to do a small part in our great company.  Katy Meyer, L.P.N., C.D.P. - Client Care Coordinator As Client Care Coordinator, Katy conducts the initial Care Consultation from which she will create a Care Plan and conducts periodic Quality Assurance visits. Katy interacts closely with clients and their family members, An LPN and Certified Dementia Practitioner, Katy also works with our Scheduling Coordinator and Recruitment & Retention Specialist to ensure quality CAREGiver training and placement.
How Long with Home Instead Senior Care - Joined us in June 2008.
Prior Work Experience & Education - 17 years in long-term care, LPN, CDP
Training Related to Caring for Seniors - My best friend was my grandma and working at nursing homes.
Family Members - Husband, Bill; daughter, Kathleen; sons, Danny and Nate' and granddaughter, Zander Marie.
Hobbies & Interests - I love to cook, garden and read.
Favorite Sport - Volleyball, bowling, golf & fishing
Favorite Vacation Spot - Beach house in the Outer Banks.
Favorite Book - Reading is my stress relief. So, I usually like something to take me back in history or on an adventure, Enjoy books by Nora Roberts, J.K. Rowling & Dan Brown.
Favorite Musician - James Taylor
Person You Admire Most - My grandmother. She had the biggest heart. She never let anyone feel unwanted. She taught us lessons about life sometimes through gardening. She always made life fun -- even washing walls!
Why Are You Working for Home Instead - I love working with seniors and making a difference in their lives.
What do you enjoy most about Home Instead Senior Care - Meeting new clients and my co-workers.
What do you like most about working with seniors? - Their knowledge about life. It is fun to learn new things from them or learn about places they have been.
 Ashley Powell - Scheduling Specialist How long with Home Instead Senior Care - joined us in September 2011
Family Members - Son, Isaiah.
Prior Work Experience & Education - STNA certified & Associates Degree in Respiratory Care
Hobbies & Interests - Reading, cooking, attending church & church activities, dancing, and singing.
Professional/Community Organizations - "Let's Make a Difference" working with underprivileged children in Medina, ST. Paul Missionary Baptist Church Emerging Ministries
Favorite Sport - Basketball
Favorite Vacation Spot - Anywhere with a beach!
Favorite Quote - "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." - Eleanor Roosevelt
Favorite Book - My SIster's Keeper by Jodi Picault
Favorite Musician - Alicia Keys
Person You Admire Most - My mother for overcoming adversity, surviving abuse, raising a family, and being successful in life. She is the most unselfish, hardworking, loving person I know.
Why are you working for Home Instead Senior Care -
I believe in the idea of keeping seniors at home as long a possible and I want to do something that makes a difference in the lives of our seniors.
What Do You Enjoy Most About Working with Home Instead Senior Care - I enjoy being a part of such a dedicated and caring group of people.
What do you like most about working with seniors and their families - I enjoy hearing stories from their lives, taking in all the wisdom and advice they have to offer and helping people who are no longer able to help themselves.  Gail Foreman, CDP - Community Service Representative A Certified Dementia Practitioner as well as a professional activities professional Gail is our Community Service Representative for Medina County.
Joined Home Instead Senior Care: June 2008
Prior Work Experience: Medina Village Retirement Community
Training & Experience: Activities Director, Certified Dementia Practitioner
Family Members: Married, 3 sons and one granddaughter
Hobbies & Interests: Design, art & photography
Professional/Community Organizations: Medina Senior Services Network, Women in Business, PASO, Alzheimer's Association Committee, Professional Friends of Wadsworth Older Adults Foundation
Favorite Sport: Golf
Favorite Vacation Spot: The BEACH!!
Favorite Quote: "If music be the food of love, play on".
Favorite Book: The DaVinci Code
Favorite Musician: James Taylor in Carolina in My Mind
Person You Admire Most: My dad. He has great insight.
Why Are You Working for Home Instead: Great company, compassionate people - helping others.
What do you enjoy most about Home Instead Senior Care: Giving people knowledge to have a better life.
What do you like most about working with seniors: The stories they tell & their compassion.
 Elisa Barton - Community Services Representative How Long with Home Instead Senior Care - Joined in October 2011 as Community Service Representative for the Summit County area.
Prior Work Experience - Sales management and working with people
Training & Education - Currently obtaining Bachelors of Science in Healthcare Administration
Family Members - 3 children, 2 dogs and 3 cats
Hobbies & Interests - Camping, 4-wheel riding, gardening & flowers
Favorite Sport - Basketball
Favorite Vacation Spot - Marblehead, Massachusetts
Favorite Quote - "Here is the test... to find if your mission on earth is finished. If you're still alive, it isn't."
Favorite Book - "To Kill a Mockingbird", "Twilight"
Favorite Music - Everything! From classical to rock, country and pop.
Person You Most Admire - My father. Self-made, very intelligent, high morals.
Why are you working for Home Instead - Love to work with people and help.
What do you enjoy most about Home Instead Senior Care - Knowing that we help through not only our services but other programs such as Be a Santa To A Senior.
What do you like most about working with seniors - They are so sweet and I love to hear their stories.
 Kim Mull - On-Call Supervisor As On-Call Supervisor, Kim handles most after-hours communications with our clients, their families and our CAREGivers. | 