Our DSP for this week is Flaxie and she works at our Douglas home in Buffalo. In September she will celebrate her one year anniversary with Living Well. Flaxie is a busy working mom who makes time to care and support people who live at Douglas. She is reliable and has an unwavering commitment to both the individuals she supports and her team. She consistently maintains high standards of care, ensuring that individuals’ needs are met with dignity, respect, and consistency.
Stephen Dean, Program Manager, says, “Flaxie approaches coworkers with a helpful, solutions-focused mindset and ensures the home operates smoothly. Her dedication not only benefits those supported but also builds trust with families and reinforces the organization’s commitment to quality care. When staffing gaps arise, she steps in—arriving early, staying late, or covering additional shifts to ensure continuity of care.”
Flaxie, we appreciate you and are grateful you found Living Well and joined the team
ABOUT FLAXIE
Number of years/months with Living Well: 11 months
Hobbies/Interests: Listening to gospel songs and outings with my kids.
Education: I have a BSN and RN from Africa, and a certificate in cargo handling. Certified nursing assistant (CNA) here in the US.
Job Experience/History: Six years of experience in healthcare in Africa and 10 years here in United States.
Favorite part of the job: Putting smiles on the faces of people served and giving them pleasant appearances so they look their best, and advocating for them as well.
Motivation for coming to work: Knowing someone depends on me to care for them.
What made you apply: The Living Well mission and goals aligned with my passion for working as a care giver.
What makes you stay: The company is the best place to work, it helped me grow in my passion for caring and makes me a better person.
What would you tell people interested in joining the team: I would tell then that Living Well is a great company to work with, and they help you grow in your the passion for the work
When not at work what do you like to do for fun: I enjoy dancing with my kids at home, watching movies with them, cooking and cleaning around the house, and driving around cities for site seeing, especially for my little girl.
Do you volunteer in your community or school: I volunteer in my church cleaning up and with outreach.
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.