We at Juniper Village Rehabilitation and Skilled Care are proud to introduce our newest leadership team member, Director of Wellness, Samantha Ianaro (pictured at left). Samantha joins us with a lifetime of caregiving experience, having begun her journey as a child helping to care for an aging relative. "Having witnessed the aging process and illness progression as a child, I developed a unique understanding of the needs and expectations of long-term care residents," she shared. At 16-years-old, Samantha began volunteering as a candy striper in a long-term care community, and the rest is--as they say--history. Working her way through the ranks, she earned her certification as a nursing assistant, became a Licensed Practical Nurse, and four years ago, earned her RN from Excelsior College.
Ianaro values a person-centered, holistic approach to resident care, which is what, she says, first drew her to the Juniper family. Samantha shares that she already recognizes and appreciates the way that all departments work together to achieve the same end result. It's an honor to be a part of the Juniper journey, she said. "It is my goal to continue the good work that is being done here. No one wants to leave home, which is why we should always strive to make our community as much of a home-like environment as possible. We are here for whatever our residents need."
With the welcoming of our new Director of Wellness, comes a bittersweet farewell to former DOW, Janice Whitaker. After six years with our team, Janice has accepted an exciting new opportunity as Program Administrator for the Hartford Center for Geriatric Nursing Excellence at Penn State. We wish both of these incredible women much success, both professionally and personally, and look forward to collaborating with Janice in her new role.
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