Our DSP for this week is Marsha and she works at our 32nd home in Plymouth. She joined the Living Well team back in 2024 after first being introduced to Living Well as a temp working with an agency. She really enjoyed the way the staff at the home respected and treated the people they cared for, so she applied. Marsha started as a CNA, then became an assistant program manager eight months ago.
Serloun Pay-Bayee, Program Manager, says, “Marsha is hardworking and connects with the people supported very well. She is always thinking of ways to make life easier and how to support them in the best way possible. She is always happy and has a good attitude toward her work. Marsha makes a big difference in people’s lives every day and is a very important part of the team. She plays a very important role in our success at the house. Marsha pays attention to detail, and if there is something that needs to be changed, she makes it easier. She always has good ideas, and they come quickly to her. She is very intelligent and has meaningful ideas to support the house.”
Marsha, we appreciate your energy and attention to detail. Your desire to make life better for everyone is just one part of what makes you special. Thank you for making a career out of caring.
ABOUT MARSHA
Number of years/months with Living Well: 2 years 4 months
Hobbies/Interests: I love spending time with my family and friends, listening to music and relaxing in my room watching tv on my days off. I also enjoy listening to the reddit podcast, cooking and braiding hair, and trying new restaurants with my girlfriends.
Education: I have some college credits.
Job Experience/History: Before caregiving I worked at Reo Plastics as an Assistant Team Lead from 2018-2023
Favorite part of the job: My favorite part of the job is coming to work each day and making a positive impact on the people we serve. And just being there for them when needed.
Favorite or craziest work story: I came to work one morning and heard a person served called my name because she always called me her name.
What is your motivation for coming to work: What motivates me to come to work each day is their smiles! The moment you enter the door the people served greet you with the biggest smile and ask how was your night, and how you are doing.
What made you apply: I was a temp employee, and I picked up a shift at Living Well and I saw how well they took care of them, and I decided to apply.
What makes you stay: Supportive coworkers and opportunities for growth.
What would you tell people interested in joining the team: I will tell them if you enjoy teamwork and want to learn and grow it’s a great place to be.
When not at work what do you like to do for fun: I like to take my daughters out and I also like to go out and have dinner with my friends. I like shopping!
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.