Meet the Staff Who Put the “Carefree” in Magnolia Manor Senior Living

At Magnolia Manor, we refer to our campuses as senior living communities because they are just that – places where people live, work, and play together. To us, staff and residents are one big family. On the staff side, it’s an extended family, as it takes a lot of people working in many different roles to create the “support team” so our residents can live life to the fullest when they move to Magnolia Manor. Our staff is an extended family in another way.

“I had the chance to see how family-oriented and loving everything is, since my mom has worked here for so long,” says Jalynn Daniels. She’s now on the housekeeping/laundry team at Magnolia Manor South in Moultrie.

So, who are the folks who keep things running smoothly for residents?

Administrator

Each campus has an administrator who manages and oversees the operations of the community, ensuring compliance with regulations, managing staff and finances, and prioritizing resident care and well-being.

Tekel Harrison from our Columbus campus was inspired to become a professional Nursing Home Administrator by his mom, a CNA.

“I believe I have found the organization that I will retire from,” he says. “The culture from the top down is one of passion for what we do. What I value is what I’ve found here … it’s not just about the nickels and dimes, but taking care of residents and families with a heart-forward approach.”

Direct Care Roles

• Director of Nursing - leads in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the nursing service department; ensures that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times
• Assistant Director of Nursing - assists the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the day-to-day operation of the nursing service department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the community
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - provides basic nursing care, such as assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and reporting on residents’ conditions
• Certified Medication Aide (CMA) - does the same functions as a CNA but also assists with medication administration and documentation according to policies
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - performs nursing techniques for the comfort and well-being of the residents under the supervision of an RN; checks each resident daily to determine status; ensures residents reach the highest attainable level of functioning
• Registered Nurse (RN) - oversees resident care, supervises staff, and manages health-related aspects, including medication administration and care plan development
  
  “We encourage staff to further their careers with Magnolia Manor,” notes Kassidy Walls, Director of Nursing at our Buena Vista Campus. For example, with nursing, “there are so many ways you can grow. You can start as a CNA. We have in-house programs for CNA and CMA, and we encourage individuals to pursue their RN and offer scholarships to support that.”

Holistic Wellbeing Support Roles

• Resident Care Coordinator - ensures residents in assisted living or nursing facilities receive quality care by overseeing staff, managing schedules, and ensuring compliance with regulations, while also acting as a liaison between residents, families, and healthcare providers
• Social Worker - assesses resident needs, develops care plans, and connects them with resources
• Community Relations Director - conducts campus tours, assists residents during the move-in process, answers inquiries, and shares information about the senior living community with potential residents, current residents, families, and local areas
• Activity Director - plan and implement recreational and social activities for residents
• Dietary Staff - prepares food as designated and serves meals to residents
• Housekeeping and Laundry Staff - maintains the cleanliness of residents’ living spaces, office spaces, and common areas. They also collect, sort, and clean laundry daily to deliver to residents on time
  
  Tammy Dorminey works in housekeeping at our Moultrie campus. She says, “I really like working here because they treat you like family.”
• Maintenance Staff – maintains the grounds, community, and equipment in a safe and efficient manner
  “It’s all about the residents,” says Billy Bonner, Macon Maintenance Director. “Being able to help people is the best part of working here.”
• Chaplain - provides spiritual and emotional support to residents, families, and staff, offering counseling, leading worship services, and assisting with end-of-life care, while respecting diverse beliefs
  
  Chaplain Robert Beverly heads the Chaplaincy Program at our Buena Vista campus and works to create deeper relationships among staff as well as between staff and residents. He believes “there is nothing that matters more in your life than experiencing the love of God through other people.”
  
  Rev. Nancylee Cater says her work at Magnolia Manor in Macon is very different from leading a church. She thought she’d retired, but this was “an opportunity for me to be there for others,” she explains. “Together, the residents, staff, and I are learning more and more about God’s faithfulness through being there for each other.”

Meet the People Who Will be Your People

The best way to learn more about the kinds of people who work every day on behalf of our residents is to come and take a tour. Meet some staff members and talk to them one-on-one. Another way to learn even more about our amazing team is to read their stories in our quarterly Manor Living magazine. Each issue profiles at least one, and sometimes two or three, of these outstanding professionals.

Join the Family!

We’re always on the lookout for exceptional people with a heart-forward approach to become part of our resident support team. Check out our Careers page to learn about current openings.

If you're interested in joining the Magnolia Manor family as a resident, schedule a tour today at any one of our 8 communities or give us a call at (855) 540-LIFE to learn more.