Manor of the Plains
JUNE 2023
Sofia Hernandez takes on new role at community
Sofia Hernandez
When Sofia Hernandez first joined Manor of the Plains back in January it was to serve as dietary aide/cook. After just two short months on the job, she had impressed her supervisors so much that she was recommended for a new position as a social service designee.
Local cheerleaders visit one of their own One of our residents never expected the special visit she got this spring – it brought back memories from her past. Three Dodge City Community College cheerleaders stopped by to visit Manor of the Plains resident—and former Dodge City cheerleader— Dorothy (Stramel) Gabel. The current cheerleaders presented Dorothy – who attended the college from 1956-57 and was also involved with the College Chorus, pep band and Conq-Ettes girls’ pep club – with a DCCC blanket and gift basket. “I never thought anything like this would happen to me,” said Dorothy. The visit had an equally strong effect on the cheerleaders themselves which included (from left to right) Sophia Lord a sophomore from Aurora, Colo; Kaitlyn Leffley, a sophomore from Perth, Australia; Dorothy Gabel and Colby Redford a sophomore from Ponca City, Okla. u
“I actually was asking about becoming a CNA [Certified Nursing Assistant] while I was a dietary aide/cook and my lovely boss, Tammy, told me about this job and it sounded perfect for me, so I took it!” said Sofia. In her new position, Sofia’s primary responsibility is to assess the cognitive and emotional wellbeing of the community’s residents and serve as an advocate on their behalf—a job that has both personal and professional benefits. “I love that I get to meet new
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