Our DSP for this week is Chloe and she works at our 75th home in Maple Grove. She joined the Living Well team back in June after looking for a meaningful summer job. Lucky for us she is a freshman at Macalester and will be staying on throughout the school year and working weekend hours to help support the house.
Adeline Yarpah, Program Manager, says, “Chloe is someone you can always count on. She’s respectful, caring, and has built great relationships with the people we support. They know her by name and are always happy to see her. She may be quiet, but she works hard, learns quickly, and gets things done without needing a lot of direction. What stands out most is her willingness to help. If extra support is needed, Chloe is always ready to step in and do whatever she can to make sure everyone is cared for.”
Chloe, we appreciate you. Your kindness and gentle approach to supporting the folks at 75th is impressive and we have no doubt you will make an exceptional physician one day.
ABOUT CHLOE
Number of years/months with Living Well: 5 months
Hobbies/Interests: I like to go to the gym, I love viewing and creating art, reading, and going for walks.
Education: I am a freshman at Macalester College, where I am studying biology. I plan to go into the medical field, and I’m interested in being a pediatrician.
Job Experience/History: I worked as a PCA briefly last summer.
Favorite part of the job: I love getting to interact with such great people, both the residents of 75th as well as my coworkers. Every time that I leave, I look forward to my next shift.
Favorite or craziest work story: My favorite work story is that one night this summer, we got to have a movie night at 75th. I remember sitting down and watching K-Pop Demon Hunters with the folks at 75th, since it is one of their favorite movies! I loved spending that time with them, and I really enjoyed the movie since I had never watched it before. I love getting to experience their favorite hobbies, but also when I get to experience the hobbies we have in common, since I love watching movies!
What is your motivation for coming to work: The people I serve motivate me to come to work, since they’re always so kind and welcoming.
What made you apply: I applied because of the very glowing reviews I heard about Living Well. Additionally, I wanted a job with hours that I could manage while attending college. Also, I wanted a job where I got experience with handling medications, treatments, care plans, and documentation, as I am interested in the medical field.
What makes you stay: I stay because this job fits all of the above criteria!
What would you tell people interested in joining the team: If you are empathetic, adaptable, patient, and love meeting new people, definitely consider!
When not at work what do you like to do for fun: When I’m not at work, I like to stay active by working out, whether that be at the gym or if I’m just going for a walk or hiking outside.
Do you volunteer in your community or school: I volunteered with K-3rd graders for 2 summers at Edina High School! I also volunteered as a teaching assistant in my senior year of high school.
Want to nominate a DSP? Please email jessica.maurer@livingwell.org to nominate a Living Well DSP. Special thanks to Miles and Cheri Cohen for their support of DSP of Week. Want to join them in underwriting our DSP Shoutout Program? Please contact Jamee.Yung@livingwell.org for sponsorship opportunities.