Jamie’s Place Spotlights
Expansion in the Methow Valley News
Reporter Ann McCreary wrote about the expansion project’s impending groundbreaking in the July 10 edition of the newspaper.
Passion for Elders Drives Ely Rodriguez Toward Nursing Degree
Ely Rodriguez hasn’t stopped with her accomplishments of HCA and CNA certification; she has been accepted into the Wenatchee Valley College two-year nursing program where she will begin classes this fall. A valued employee of Jamie’s Place, Ely passionately advocates for the Green House philosophy of care. Part of her hands-on training took place at a facility in Omak which espouses a more traditional approach to nursing home care and provided her with an opportunity for comparison.
Currently part of the training takes place in shared space at the Community Center in Twisp. Ely looks forward to the new buildings, which will house the training tools needed for class without the need to set up and take down equipment in a space also used for another purpose.
Ely loves her work and her elders. The best part of her job is getting to know the elders - to hear their stories and to meet their families. Every day brings surprises and wonderful ways for elders to be involved in making their own choices.
Ely started on this career path because she wanted to do something meaningful for her community. She feels useful and valued in her work and is very appreciative of her supportive workplace environment, the administration, board, and staff with whom she works. She anticipates many future opportunities for continuing education with Jamie’s Place.
Why an Eldercare Facility Turned to Employer-Provided Housing
By Sandra Strieby
Jamie’s Place provided tiny house options for our caregivers who are in desperate need of affordable housing in our community.
Jamie’s Place hopeful for residents to return soon
By Natalie Johnson
Methow Valley news article on Jamie’s Place January 2023 flood, caused by a broken sprinkler pipe that caused us to evacuate elders from one building.
Grants help Jamie’s Place with resources for elder care
By Ann McCreary
Article highlighting two grants awarded to Jamie’s Place for caregiver housing and the beginning of a long-term care network for the Methow Valley.
Jamie’s Place hires longtime nurse Rana Clarke as executive director
Article by Natalie Johnson.
We hired Rana Clarke to be our executive director, Rana is a longtime nurse who moved to the Methow Valley with her family in 2018. She has worked as a nurse for 25 years in critical care and surgery before changing pace into elder care and end of life by working at our local home health and hospice.
Jamie’s Place is ready
By Ashley Lodato
Jamie’s Place is prepping for COVID 19 precautions. In March 2020 as the world shut down for COVID 19, our Adult Family Home had mere days to adapt and create a safe (as can be) environment for our staff and residents.
Jamie’s Place says farewell to one of its founders
By Laurelle Walsh
Sheila Brandenburg one of the founders and chief administrator and nurse of Jamie’s Place. Sheila is leaving after a decade of running Jamie’s Place. Sheila along with a team of people, built Jamie’s Place from a mere idea into a multi-home facility with a new philosophy of elder care.
MVSD, Jamie’s Place partner for caregiver internship
By Natalie Johnson
Jamie’s Place visits high school for a career panel regarding caregiving in our community. Both a private caregiver and a caregiver from JP talked about their experiences becoming a caregiver. Rana Clarke who is the executive director of Jami’s Place also talked about becoming a caregiver at 18, before going to school for nursing.
Methow At Home, Silvernest to partner in ‘homesharing’ program
By Sandra Strieby
Jamie’s Place partners with multiple organizations in the valley to create an opportunity for elders and community members to share a home. Providing much needing housing for community members and support for our aging community members.
SASH committee to explore options for senior care
By Natalie Johnson
An article on the study of the Methow Valleys long-term care needs for our community. The Senior Assessment for Support and Housing (SASH) committee conducted a study of the community member’s needs, in order to better prepare for the long-term needs of our residents. This article highlights the finding of the studies.