Our DSP for this week is Colette. She works at our Mears home in Mendota Heights and has been with Living Well for close to three years. She enjoys cooking for folks at Mears and truly enjoys her job.
Carrie Jensen, Program Manager, says, “Colette is incredibly caring, kind, and gentle. She builds meaningful relationships and shares special inside jokes with the people here, always taking a person-centered approach. She works full-time day shifts and is always willing to pick up extra shifts when needed. Colette brings a calm, supportive presence while also showing her playful, jokester side. We love her over here.”
Colette, we appreciate you and are grateful you find joy in caring for others. Thank you for your hard work.
ABOUT COLETTE
Number of years/months with Living Well: 2 years 9 months
Hobbies/Interests: I like visiting friends and family, dancing, swimming, traveling, going to the gym, shopping, and having fun.
Education: High school diploma (technical college).
Job Experience/History: I was a teacher for 25 years back home in Cameroon, teaching design and sewing for both men’s and women’s clothing. Then I moved here to Minnesota.
Favorite part of the job: Providing care for the people we serve, and cooking for them.
Favorite work story: It is good to like what you do as a job. Now I’m doing some different things, and l like it. In my nature I like taking care of people.
What is your motivation for coming to work: I needed something to do, to have an occupation and make money.
What made you apply: My friend Roseline told me about Living Well, so I applied.
What makes you stay: I don’t like to change much, and we have some advantages here.
What would you tell people interested in joining the team: Living Well is nice company with good benefits.
When not at work what do you like to do for fun: Go to the gym, shopping, and watching tv.
Do you volunteer in your community or school: Sometimes, but not all the time.
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 for sponsorship opportunities.