Congratulations to Helen Radek Volunteer of the Month!

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Mile Bluff shines the spotlight on Helen Radek

by Kathy Behnke

Her giving heart and humble attitude make it easy to see why Helen Radek of Mauston has been chosen as Mile Bluff’s volunteer of the month.

After working at Pleasant Acres and Crest View nursing homes for nearly 20 years, and also doing some home care, Helen retired.  She enjoyed having the opportunity to spend more time outdoors, but it didn’t take long for her to realize that she wanted to get back out into the swing of things and continue to work with older adults.

Helen has been donating her time three days a week at Mile Bluff - Fair View Nursing Home since May, and can’t say enough about how much she enjoys it.  “I love spending time with the residents and putting a smile on their faces.”  She admits that sometimes she’s a bit goofy, but knows that her spunk is exactly what many of the residents need to add a little joy to their days.

This ambitious and lively busy-body is constantly on the move.  While at Fair View she says, “I’ll help wherever they need me.  I am all about teamwork and get along with all the staff members.”  Some of the ways Helen assists include: passing out water glasses, cleaning up lunch trays and water cups, taking used dishes to the kitchen, and visiting with residents.

Helen enjoys the time she spends at Fair View and thinks that Mile Bluff is an exceptional organization, “I have actually encouraged some of my friends to get involved and volunteer - either at the hospital or the nursing home - they both offer the opportunity to get out and make a difference in others’ lives.”  One of her favorite quotes is from Jesse Jackson, and it sums up her philosophy for volunteering, “Never look down on anybody unless you’re helping them up.”

Some people have talents such as singing and writing poetry, but Helen is a shining example of the fact that you don’t need a major ‘talent’ to be gifted.  Her gift is most definitely making people happy - and in a nursing home setting, that is a priceless treasure.

There are many great opportunities available for people, such as Helen, to help others at Mile Bluff.  If you would like to donate time at Mile Bluff - Fair View Nursing Home, call Jill Finley at 608-847-1290.  For opportunities at Mile Bluff Medical Center, contact Reverend Fairchild at 608-847-1285. If interested in becoming a volunteer at Mile Bluff - Crest View Nursing Home in New Lisbon, please call Lorraine Anderson at 608-562-3667.

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HOW DO YOU BECOME A VOLUNTEER?

3 Easy Ways:

* Call the Pastoral Care Department at 847-6161 Ext. 217

* Download an application, fill it out and send it to Rev. Jeff Fairchild at Mile Bluff Medical Center

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* Stop by the Registration Desk at the Hospital and pick up an application form.

The application consists of two brief forms: your general information and a brief health history.  Then you will go through an orientation to the Volunteering Program and the department in which you will volunteer.

** Drop off your application at the Registration Desk or mail it to Mile Bluff Medical Center, 1050 Division St., Mauston, WI 53948, or fax it to 608 847 6017!

Questions?

Email Rev. Fairchild.

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