Chrisman IL 61924

June 2024 Employee of the Month Joy Lewsader

Joy Lewsader was born and raised in Chrisman IL. to Valerie Potter. She has been married to Joel for 3 years and has one stepson Ryan. She has 2 cats Peach and Queso. In high school, Joy took C.N.A classes and gained her license while working at PMSL. After a brief leave, she has been working as a C.N.A for the last 7 years. She states that she most enjoys her job because she gets the know the residents and enjoys seeing them succeed in returning home after their therapy stay. One of her favorite moments at PMSL is the resident Christmas parties and watching the residents get so excited to open their gifts. She states that the most challenging part of working at PMSL was working through Covid. It was one of the hardest challenges she has had to face. Joy was asked what advice she would give to future employees she stated always stay smiling and positive. It helps the days go so much better with a positive attitude! Pleasant Meadows would like to thank Joy for her years of dedication to our facility and for her kindness and caring for our residents.

National Nursing Home Week 2024

We had so much fun this week celebrating National Nursing Home. Our theme this year was Through the Decades. We celebrated the 20’s, 30’s, 40′, 50’s and 60’s. We had staff games, dress up days and special events for our residents all week long! Here are just a few highlights from the week.