At John Knox Village, we look for new ways each day to carry out our essential philosophy: “Enriching Lives, Building Community.” Each life that we touch, whether it is the life of an associate, a resident, a client, a customer or a business partner, is a valued asset to be treated with respect and dignity. Each associate is encouraged to get to know the people they interact with and find out how they can best meet the needs of that individual. We know that by approaching our work and our business with this attitude we are building more than relationships – we’re building and enriching a community.
And judging by the number of national, regional, and local awards we’ve received for the work we do, it looks like our efforts are paying off for everyone.
Mary Beth Siebert, RN: Employee Caregiver of the Year, Missouri Association of Homes for the Aging
Mary Beth Siebert, RN, director of quality and clinical support services at the Village Care Center, was selected as Employee Caregiver of the Year by the Missouri Association of Homes for the Aging. Mary Beth joined the Village Care Center in 1987 and has worked hard to make the Care Center less like a facility and more like a home for its residents; she is dedicated to providing high quality care and assistance and has a steadfast commitment to meeting the needs of everyone at the VCC.
Harmony At Work, Hobart Jackson Cultural Diversity Award by the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
Harmony At Work strives to identify opportunities and develop plans to respect and value differences and celebrate the uniqueness of each member of the John Knox Village community. The committee organizes and participates in a number of events, presentations, educational opportunities and more. It also established an award-winning food pantry for residents and staff.
The Food Pantry by Harmony At Work, Best Practice Award by Harmony
Established and managed by the Harmony At Work committee, the Food Pantry provides food and other necessities to members of the John Knox Village community who need a little extra assistance.
UMKC/JKV Mentoring Program, Community Service Award by the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
John Knox Village and the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine have formed a partnership to enhance the education of medical students through an intergenerational mentoring program. First-year medical students are paired with John Knox Village residents for two years. The students and mentors meet regularly to discuss the issues of aging and together complete a class project. The goal is for the students to become better listeners and communicators and relate to their mentor as a whole person rather than as a patient.
Village Care Center, Best Long-Term Care Facility in Kansas City by Ingram’s Magazine, a monthly Kansas City business magazine.
Susan Blossom, Valley View Assisted Living CNA, Certified Nurse Assistant of the Year by the Missouri Association of Homes and Services for the Aging.
Valley View Assisted Living has received outstanding surveys from the State of Missouri, and has received numerous awards from the Missouri Residential Care/Assisted Living Best Practices Committee, including:
- First Place - Admission and discharge practices
- First Place - Dietary Programs and Practices
- First Place - Creating a Homelike Environment
- First Place - Resident and Employee Safety
- First Place - Staff Education, Training and Retention
John Laney: Trustee of the Year Award by the Missouri Association of Homes for the Aging
John Laney has been a member of the John Knox Village Board of Directors since 1990. A well-known community leader in the Kansas City area, Mr. Laney first became involved with John Knox Village to honor a friend’s request, who, at the time, was chairman of the JKV board. He has been and continues to be a member of the boards of a long list of not-for-profit organizations such as the Urban Growth Strategies Committee of Mid-America Regional Council, the Kansas City Tomorrow Alumni Association, the Research Institute of Kansas University Medical Center and more. He recently retired as a vice president of the Hall Family Foundation in Kansas City, a nationally known philanthropy.
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