Colonial
Springs
Reflections
V o l u m e 2 6 , I s su e 9
September 2015
Colonial Springs Healthcare Center is an affiliate of CMH, Bolivar, Mo., 417-326-6000
Facility Location: 750 West Cooper, Buffalo, Mo. 65622, 417-345-2228
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Resident Spotlight
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Resident Pictures
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Upcoming Activities
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Calendar of Events
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Resident Birthdays
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New Residents
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O M B U D S M A N E XC E P T I O N A L
C A R E G I V E R AWA R D - S A M A L F F
Missouri’s Long Term Care
Ombudsman Program recognized Sam
Alff, Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) for
her exceptional care and service to our
residents. She was recognized at a
luncheon at the Tower Club in
Springfield. Her story goes as follows:
In 1989, a timid and shy, 23 yearold came through the front doors of
Colonial Springs’ to work as a CNA.
After 25 years of service, she has
grown to be a team leader. She started
out as a quiet “follower” type of person
who rarely spoke to anyone but her
partner.
Today, she is a woman in charge. She
is vibrant and outgoing, taking control
of situations no matter how big or small.
“Whatever it takes.” is Alff’s daily
motto. The ladies and gentlemen who
she cares for are her first priority. To
everyone around her, she is know for
her patience and compassion. She will
socialize with a resident who is down
and stay with them until they cheer up.
She is always willing to stay late and
help her coworkers, because to her,
the residents come first. She receives
numerous compliments from families
and she remains humble.
At the end of a long and tiring day,
she will walk home and prepare herself
for the next day, when she will open
the door with a cheery smile on her
face. When asked about retiring, Sam
said, “I am never going to retire. I plan
on being here another 25 years. This is
my life and I love it.”
“We are proud to have Sam as part of
our Colonial Springs Healthcare Center
team. She is a very kind and compassionate person. There is no one else in
this world quite like her,” explains
Theresa Dill, CSHCC administrator. “I
have seen many certified nurses aides
over the years, but no one goes above
and beyond like Sam.”
Thank you Sam for your dedication
to Colonial Springs Healthcare Center’s
employees and residents.
Are you a caring individual who would like to assist in caring for the elderly?
Colonial Springs Healthcare Center has opportunities in its volunteer and nursing
program. For more information, call administrator Theresa today at 417-345-2228.