BRIAN DEAN is a Holy Angels’ distinguished ABCD Award Winner for the month of November 2009. Brian is currently employed as Health Care Assistant on 3rd shift at Belhaven and has been employed at Holy Angels since February 2009. Brian was nominated for several reasons.

PLAY: Brian always keeps his co-workers laughing.  But more importantly, he makes sure the residents are well cared for, happy and smiling.  He goes the extra mile. Also some of the Safety Tips that are announced at shift report daily have been supplied by Brian.

CHOOSING YOUR ATTITUDE: Brian always comes in with a positive attitude and doesn’t let others influence him.  He doesn’t have to be reminded what his job is.  He is polite, and when asked to do anything, he does it.

BE PRESENT: Brian never misses a day of work.  He even volunteers to come in on his days off. He never complains and takes any extra load and does just as well.

MAKE SOMEONE’S DAY: Brian spends extra time with the residents making sure they look their best, that they are comfortable, that they are smiling and laughing. He is always polite to his co-workers and does anything that is asked of him.

Brian first came to Holy Angels because “My friend Tammy Oliver told me that my personality and drive would fit in perfectly at Holy Angels.” Brian likes working at Holy Angels because “I get to be a dynamic part of and make a difference in the lives of real people with real needs.”

Brian is married to wife, Morgan.  Brian enjoys rock climbing, camping, golf, snowboarding and NinJitsv in his free time. Brian loves the energy drinks; his favorite color is “anything that can hide in the shadows-that or turquoise and his favorite day of the week is every other Thursday. A future goal for Brian is to continue to grow here at Holy Angels as well as continue to grow and strengthen the youth ministry at my church. Wherever the Lord takes me, I know my involvement here at Holy Angels will always be a commanding part and a commanding memory in my life.”

MELONIE LAUGHLIN is a Holy Angels’ distinguished ABCD Award Winner for the month of November 2009. Melonie is currently employed as Teacher Assistant on 1st shift in Area 1 and has been employed at Holy Angels since October 2000. Melonie was nominated for several reasons.

PLAY: Melonie was an exceptional leader in the classroom recently when the Classroom Coordinator and Relief Classroom Coordinator were not here recently. She kept everything calm and running smoothly.

CHOOSING YOUR ATTITUDE: Melonie maintains a positive attitude even during the most hectic days in the classroom. She keeps her cool, dealing with the daily schedules in a calm way and does not panic when things do not happen as planned.

BE PRESENT: Melonie’s priority, as it should be, is always resident needs and safety first. She is willing to work in other areas when needed with no complaints. She is conscientious about the days she requests off and is willing to change a day or switch in order to meet the residents’ needs.

MAKE SOMEONE’S DAY: Melonie shows her appreciation for the residents by her continual concern and advocacy. She often gives positive feedback to her supervisor about her co-workers.

Melonie first came to Holy Angels because “I was a volunteen here in high school and loved spending time with the residents and making them smile by just talking or reading to them.” Melonie likes working at Holy Angels because “I enjoy the challenges we have on a daily basis and enjoy spending time with each resident and seeing them smile.”

Melonie has been married to husband, Clint, for 4 years. She is the mother of Maddie, age 3 years and Ella, age 6 months. Melonie enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Melonie’s favorite food is macaroni and cheese, her favorite color is yellow and her favorite day of the week is Saturday. A future goal for Melonie is to hopefully start nursing school in August and eventually get my Bachelor’s in Nursing and continue to work at Holy Angels as a RN.