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HALEIGH STENSETH
Haleigh Stenseth is one of those Staff that shines. She is going to school full time at UND and also working full time for us. She does doubles on the weekends so she has time for her studies. I don’t feel she has a mean bone in her body. Haleigh works a double on Saturdays with one client and also chooses to pick up another client who is in a wheelchair and she takes them both to church and out to eat after. All the clients in our group and Staff also love her. Last weekend she took them both to a rodeo out of town. Haleigh is always looking for fun and usually free things to do. Excellent employee and person! Always smiling and there to help.
–Brenda Johnson-

Naomi Saville currently works as an awake night Direct Support Professional at 101 group home, where she has worked for eight years. During Naomi’s years of service, many staff have come and gone. Naomi is a constant in the lives of the individuals living at 101. . Naomi has established great working relationships with individuals supported. One Individual awaits her arrival to say goodnight to her before going to bed. Another individual Naomi supports needs custom made outfits to accommodate her special needs. Naomi is able to make these clothes for the individual while on her shift and complete all the other duties expected of her as an awake night staff. This saves the individual supported at least $100.00 per outfit. These are just a few examples that make Naomi shine. We are fortunate to have Naomi working with us at DHI!
-Susan McMenamy-

Taylor White started her employment with Development Homes in March of 2018. Completely new to this field, Taylor has adapted quickly and works very well with the individuals she supports. Taylor has a heart of gold and has proven herself within the short amount of time she has worked for DHI by always lending a hand, fulfilling her required job duties and handling crisis situations calm and professionally. Taylor is observant and detail orientated. When help is needed, you can count on Taylor with her reassurance of positive attitude and willingness to arrange her personal schedule to fill in shifts. Taylor is an important asset to DHI. Residential Habilitation K is very thankful she is a part of our team!
-Kelsey Franks-

NICHOLAS HAGEN
I would like to shine the spotlight on Nicholas Hagen, a float staff. Nick has always been to 210 in a timely manner, and is even almost always early. Nick has a great attitude upon walking in to work and maintains that throughout shift, regardless of what goes on during his shift. Nick frequently offers to stay late for others who may need to leave to pick up their children, etc. He is quick to perform work duties and from my experience as a DSP/DPL in the past, he is always willing to help with anything asked and often volunteers to tasks that others do not want to do. Nick interacts well with the individuals we support, and many of the individuals at 210 have stated that he is a “good staff” or that they like to work with him. He is very approachable for both coworkers, and people supported. It really shows that Nick genuinely cares about the people supported at DHI and that is definitely something to appreciate and value in a staff!
-Hayley Lorenzen-

John Butler makes himself available for extra shifts whether awake night or day. John assists with training new and old staff in ADLs and special cares. John handles the financial and time keeper/kronos duties during any absence I have. He offers advice as a valuable sound board for new issues and protocols. He is a sound representative of consistent support to the 802 group home and a safe harbor from the many storms experienced in this type of business.
-James Peterson-

Liana Hansen makes herself available for all shifts across a multitude of circumstances. She’s comfortable and competent working solo and with a group. Liana comes with a background in geriatrics which makes her empathy and insight/observational skills a great plus for all of us. She’s unafraid to speak up and question programming and protocol. She has offered many ideas that we’ve implemented. Every building needs a Liana.
-James Peterson-