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The Dolan Team

Dolan Memory Care Homes’ leadership team is comprised of highly experienced professionals who are committed to providing the highest quality of life for our Residents and their families. If you’d like to join our team, apply now.

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Tim Dolan

Owner/President

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Steve Vicalvi LNHA

Director of Operations

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Allison Dolan-Boschert, NP-BC

Nurse Consultant and Geriatric Nurse Practitioner

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Toni Dewhirst

Resident Care Coordinator

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Sandi Antalick, ADC

Activities Director

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Kendra Shelton, RN

Administrator Les Maisons

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Stephanie Little

Les Maisons Family Support Coordinator

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Mindy
Mindy Schmittgens, MSW

Office Manager

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Shannon Sobeck

Family Support Coordinator at Original 5

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Natasha-Raines-CMT
Natasha Raines, CMT

Family Support Coordinator at Waterford

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Cierra Stewart

Dementia Trainer

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Ranada Conners

Dementia Trainer

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Max Ferrugia

Family Support Coordinator at Waterford

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Amanda Declue
Amanda DeClue

Director of Fun

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Mark DuBro

Executive Chef

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Mike Enloe

Admissions Coordinator

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Nina-Rogers
Nina Rogers

Human Resources

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Silvana Hutchison
Silvana Hutchinson

Staffing Coordinator

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Cyndi McWhorter

Director of Education

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Yolanda
Yolonda Fisher

Nurse Manager Trainer

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Stephanie Shotwell
Stephanie Shotwell

BSN RN Kildare Nurse Manager

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Meet Our CarePartner Team

CarePartners

Involving Care Partners in the healthcare of adults with chronic conditions can lead to improved adherence to daily health regimens, enhanced communication between patients and healthcare providers, and better long-term health outcomes with fewer complications. Moreover, a majority of adults with chronic health conditions express a desire for their Care Partners to be actively involved in their care management. If you’d like to join our team, apply now.
Valerie

CarePartner of the Month Awarded in 2016, 2018, 2019

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Earsalyn

CarePartner of the Month Awarded in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

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Tarris

CarePartner of the Month Awarded in 2016, 2017

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Danayla

CarePartner of the Month Awarded in 2016

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Mable
Mable

CarePartner of the Month Awarded in 2015, 2020

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Robert
Robert

CarePartner of the Month Awarded in 2019

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Letishia

CarePartner of the Month

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Nicole
Nicole

CarePartner

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Vanessa

CarePartner of the Month

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Precious

CarePartner of the Month

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Latonia

CarePartner of the Month

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Shahanna

CarePartner of the Month Awarded in 2020

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Ranada Conners

CarePartner

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-Tim Dolan, Founder

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Tim Dolan

Tim Dolan saw a challenge that needed to be addressed: care for those suffering with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias More than 5 million Americans are living with the disease – Every 67 seconds someone in the U.S. develops Alzheimer’s which is currently the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S. The numbers are staggering and at present there is no cure. As an innovator, Tim has been involved in memory care for over 25 years. He has had significant influence in changing the perception of the disease along with fostering vast improvement in resources that are now available to families.

Dolan Memory Care Homes (DMCH) specializes in the care of those living with Alzheimer’s disease or related disorders. DMCH are not a wing or a floor in a skilled facility, or a new building on a large campus; but rather small households within residential communities accommodating ten or fewer residents. When Tim built his first home in 1993 there were very few placement options available for families. As a consumer himself, he was shocked by the limited long term care choices available to families struggling with the disease which at the time were merely locked down wards within conventional nursing homes.

Steve Vicalvi

Dolan Memory Care Homes “unique and innovative approach to dementia care” guided Steve to join the team in 2020. Steve leads his peers through example. Steve is not afraid to roll up his sleeves and help out in any way—from offering guidance and leadership to nurses and care partners to providing direct care with residents. During college, Steve was instrumental in taking care of his grandmother in her home, who suffered from dementia.

His hands-on-care for his family member sparked his interest to pursue health care. He started in medical records and shortly after, he began an administrator in training program. Steve has a wide range of experience working in assisted living, intermediate care facilities and skilled nursing facilities. He is originally from Illinois and moved to St. Louis about 10 years ago. While he isn’t working, he enjoys spending time with his family and daughter, reading, and playing golf.

Allison Dolan-Boschert

Allison has been with the company over 15 years. She was a Care Partner, an Activities Director, a Nurse Manager, and now works primarily in admissions as Nurse Consultant. “Some days I’m Allison, other days Angie, occasionally a daughter or an old neighbor, and it’s all okay.” With a little imagination and flexibility, Allison highlights the importance of stepping into a resident’s reality.

She recalls a time with a resident who, almost every afternoon around the same time, wanted to pick up her children off the school bus. “We would tidy the house by sweeping the floor and folding towels, and prepare a snack for the children. By the time we were finished, Betty was not concerned with picking up her children. What sets Dolan apart from other memory care centers are the little things: We want to know how our residents prefer their coffee, what time do they rise in the morning, what are they proud of, and what makes them smile. Ultimately, it’s the details, which makes Dolan successful in memory care. “Living at Dolan is the ultimate customer service experience, we are wrong, and the folks that live here are always right. We create a safe environment, so we can take away the No’s. It is empowering for the residents to be independent again.” Allison obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences and Chemistry at University of Missouri-Columbia. Additionally, she received her Bachelor of Nursing and her Masters of Nursing as an Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner at Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes Jewish College, where she achieved an Academic Excellence Award. In 2018, she was recognized in Jewish Light as a Woman in Business.

Toni Dewhirst

Even in nursing school, Toni “always gravitated toward the older people, because they appreciate you so much”. After stints as Director of Nursing at conventional nursing facilities, she learned about Tim Dolan’s cozy, nonclinical approach, with 6 to 11 Residents per home.

When you know your patient that well – you know what they need.” At Dolan Memory Care Homes Toni oversees care for Residents with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia related disorders. The “Dolan Difference” is that the residents enjoy a restrain-free environment that is considerate of their wants and needs. By removing limits, restrictions and the word “NO”, residents feel more comfortable and exhibit less negative behaviors. It’s about what they can do, not what they can’t do. It’s amazing too, when we open up all the possibilities, what you can actually do with folks who have dementia. Who else would take 90 folks with dementia to a Prom! Life with Dementia can be meaningful and enjoyable. Families can stay intact and still have relationships as time goes on. This is what I enjoy most about my work at Dolan.

Sandi Antalick

Sandi came to the role of activities in long-term care through community service projects with the Girl Scout troops she led. While working as a Legal Secretary she went back to school to take classes in the field of activities. She started her career in 2001 as an Activity Assistant. Three years later she was promoted to Activity Director. Sandi joined Dolan Memory Care Homes in 2013 as Activities Director.

She is responsible for planning and implementing activities at each of the households. She schedules monthly events and entertainers for each house and composes a newsletter of activities for the Residents’ families. She is part of the team implementing and leading the Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) program in the houses. Sandi has an Associate degree in Human Services from St. Louis Community College. She is a Missouri Certified Activity Director and a National Certified Activity Director.

Kendra Shelton

Kendra has been a nurse for over 15 years mainly in geriatrics. She has worked in pediatrics too. She feels, “nursing is my purpose in life.” Kendra takes care of people like how she would treat her own family. When compared to other long term communities, she loves the intimacy at Dolan, “working at nursing homes you may have over 100 residents in a facility, but you do not know them as well as you do at Dolan.” In her free time, she enjoys spending quiet time alone and watching her grandson. She proudly shares, “Being a grandparent is the best thing in the world.” She hopes to travel to Europe and cruise around to different cities.

Stephanie Little

Stephanie’s experience with Dolan started in 2013 when her grandmother moved in as a resident, leading her to decide to dedicate her career path to memory care and chose Dolan as the site of her internship in 2015. She spent the summer of 2016 as a care partner, and graduated with a Bachelor’s in Human and Family Development and a minor in Psychology in 2017. She spent two years as Memory Care Coordinator at another facility, but decided to return to Dolan due to missing the person-centered model and work environment that Dolan exhibited. She spent the last two years as the Assistant Director of the Activities Department, and is now excited to have started her journey as the Family Support Coordinator of the Les Mansion neighborhood.

Mindy Schmittgens

I grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and graduated with a Master of Social Work (MSW) at Saint Louis University with a specialization in Gerontology.

I graduated from the University of Missouri- Columbia in 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts in both Psychology and Sociology with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies. I didn’t know when I began my social work education where it would lead me until both of my grandmothers were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s only a couple years apart. While it had quite a toll on my family and myself, I stepped up and was the main point of contact and very involved in their care; this is where I found my passion. I spent so much time in their assisted living facilities that I was on first name bases with staff, residents, and other family members, often planning and engaging in activities and events with them. Although these were some of the most trying times for me and my family, they were also some of the most rewarding and memorable.

Shannon Sobeck

I grew up in Saint Louis and I graduated from Lindbergh High School. Following that, I attended Southeast Missouri State University and graduated with a dual degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice and a minor in Social Work. Soon after graduating from college, I wanted to take a break from the Midwest and moved to California. Unsure of the career I wanted to pursue but knowing I wanted to be in the helping/social services profession, I entered the field as a case manager working with individuals struggling with being unhoused, substance use, and reentry. Once COVID-19 hit, I was uncertain of what was to come so I returned to my hometown of Saint Louis. Upon returning, I worked with youth as a behavioral therapist for about 3 years. I have an appreciation and passion for working with/helping individuals of all ages and walks of life, so when I came across the opportunity to work with Dolan Memory Care it seemed like a great fit.

I returned to school for my master’s degree in Social Work at Mizzou Online where I am currently a master’s student. I will be graduating with my master’s degree is Spring 2025. 

Outside of work and school, I enjoy spending my time engaging is self-care like Pilates, yoga, taking my dog for walks/hikes, and spending time with family and friends. 

In my time at Dolan Memory Care, I love the person-centered care Dolan Memory Care provides to its residents. I appreciate getting to know my residents on a personal level, getting to know their history and life stories, and getting to spend time with them. I have experience working in various different residential settings, and none of them have felt quite like “home” like Dolan has. 

Natasha Raines

Natasha has been a part of Dolan’s team as a care partner since 2003. She has worked at several Dolan homes and has informally been a mentor to new care partners. At Dolan, she has worked at 3 different homes. A previous supervisor encouraged her to apply to Dolan in 2003. Her favorite aspect of Dolan is the ability to spend one on one with residents, noting she wouldn’t have this luxury at other long term care communities. She appreciates the time to build relationships through hand holding and asking about their past. She understands this investment builds trust. Natasha also loves the family oriented feel. Natasha is originally from Illinois. Her family and friends describe her as “a go-getter with a big heart.” Natasha enjoys a challenge and often does for others before herself. She has two sons and is also a foster parent to many fortunate children. In her her free time, she enjoys spending time outside in nature, walking in state parks, and shopping.

Max Ferrugia

Max has spent a majority of his career in the restaurant industry and hospitality management. He has a culinary degree and further obtained a BS in education. He initially became acquainted with Dolan for an internship through UMSL. Through his internship, he was surprised how much he enjoyed interacting with the residents. He felt he had more of a sense of purpose than when he was a chef. He worked in activities after he graduated. You could always find Max taking a resident for a walk! The best part about Max is he is always looking to grow and learn more. In his free time, he enjoys being outdoors fishing and hiking. He has plan to travel to the National Parks. A fun fact about Max is he has seen Phish in concert 29 times!

Amanda DeClue

Amanda has only had two employers her entire life! She began at Marymount Nursing Home for 22 years. First 15 years, she served as a certified nurse’s aid and was promoted to human resources for almost 8 years. She has been proudly nominated for the extraordinary caregiver award through Voyce. Her mom suffers from dementia allowing her to appreciate the disease on a personal level.  At Dolan, she trained and worked as a care partner at the Galway home before her promotion as Staffing Coordinator. Amanda goes the extra mile with providing care, like applying lipstick for the ladies! Amanda is a proud mom of three children: 2 at home and 1 in heaven. Her oldest will become a dietician soon and her youngest son graduates this year. She has two dogs. She hopes one day to travel to Niagara Falls.

Marc DuBro

Mark is a hands-on Executive Chef at the Dolan Lodge. He
manages the professional Kitchen, plans menus, orders food for the Dolan Homes and prepares delicious meals and snacks garnished so well they look too pretty to eat. His cooking demonstrations and lessons are a delight for residents and staff.


Chef Mark’s role at Dolan is to monitor and supervise food
services. He trains and supervises Care Partners, House Managers
and other staff in techniques of food preparation, ordering, storage and safe food handling. He adjusts the dietcian’s menus to include a variety of flavorful meals. All of this will result in a finer dining experience for residents.


Mark’s appreciation of foods and preparation began at an early age
in the grocery stores and confectionaries owned by his
grandparents.


He received an Associates Degree in Culinary Science and Hotel
and Restaurant Management from Forest Park Community
College. He then relocated to Florida and attended Pinellas
Technical College where he received a degree in Professional
Culinary Arts & Hospitality.


His career began at a country club in Pinellas, Florida as an
Executive Sous Chef. He quickly moved up the ladder and earned
the designation Executive Chef. He has traveled the world studying local cuisines in France, Spain, Italy and Africa.


Chef Mark spent over forty years as owner and manager one of the
largest catering companies in the United States. His focus was
catering to Fortune 500 and Fortune 50 companies in Missouri, Illinois and Indiana. He catered executive dining rooms and employee cafeterias. He also owned and operated a trendy bar in the U City Loop for about nine years.


His competition awards are numerous. Most distinguished is the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago. Chefs from all over the world compete. Mark won 1st Place for dinner and dessert two years in a row.

 

Mark’s greatest honor was being selected to cook for Presidents of the United States when they debated at Washington University. To be selected Mark had to compete with other chefs, endure taste testing by the by the Secret Service and obtain the necessary security clearances.

Mike Enloe

Mike earned a BS in Human Services with an emphasis in
Gerontology at Lindenwood University.

He joined Dolan in January 2024 with about twenty years of experience in large and small healthcare and assisted living organizations in the St. Louis area. He also completed a college internship with Meals on Wheels, offering first-hand knowledge on home care situations with seniors.

Mike briefly worked as an executive in a large St. Louis
organization. He was eager to return to healthcare and saw position available at Dolan. According to Mike, “Everyone knows about Dolan. Their ground-breaking programs and excellent care is like
no other organization in the industry.”

In his free time, Mike and his wife, Krista have a blended family of 5 children. They all enjoy sports and outdoors. On weekends, their family enjoys their lake property in southern Missouri.

Mike brings a wealth of knowledge on care available for those living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. His empathy coupled with knowledge give him expertise to successfully match residents and their family members to the best Dolan home.

Cyndi McWhorter

Cyndi has been in the nursing field for over 25 years in rehab, as a MDS, Assistant Director of Nursing, Nurse Supervisor, and Admissions/Discharges. Cyndi joined Dolan in 2012 as a Nurse Manager at Clermont. During her career at Dolan, she has also worked as a Weekend Nurse and has recently become a Nurse Manager Trainer. What she loves most about Dolan is the small atmosphere, and having “one on one time with families and residents.” She points out this is a big difference between bigger facilities and appreciates “the extra time to help out a resident or family member.” Cyndi’s extensive experience and management skills makes her a great fit as an educator for new nurses. Cyndi’s light-hearted personality and great sense of humor create a fun work environment. Cyndi is flexible and rolls with the punches! Cyndi is originally from Michigan and moved to St. Louis for family. She has one son and four grandchildren–Daymion, Justice, Rylee, and Jaxon. Her grandchildren love coming to work to visit residents and conduct activities. In her free time, you may find Cyndi on a cruise or traveling. With her adventurous spirit, it is no surprise, she loves attending festivals and hiking.

Silvana Hutchinson

My name is Silvana Hutchison. I am from Spain, I was born in Peru, but my parents moved to
Spain when I was seven years old. When I was 17 years old my parents asked me if I wanted to go to the USA for my senior year so I could learn English and become bilingual. I said yes, I didn’t even think how hard was going to be, and how I was going to manage to be here without
speaking any English, but I did.

I came here in 1999 and it was one of the best years of my life even with the language barrier. I never gave up, I always found ways to make it work, met amazing people along the way, and decided to stay.

I earned my bachelor’s degree from Northwestern Oklahoma State University in E-Commerce
and a minor in Mathematics, and I received my Real Estate License in 2012.

Many of my strengths come from my experiences and education.I am a hardworking individual
with an excellent code of morals and a strong work ethic I developed when I was young. My parents taught me to always try my best and be the best I can be in everything I do.

I have 18 years of experience in Client and Product services in different industries. I feel honored to be here at Dolan Memory Care and to help hire the best care partners for our residents.

Above all, I am family-oriented and my husband and I enjoy watching and cheering our two daughters, 10 and 11 years old, and our 5-year-old son in all the sports they do!

Nina Rogers

Nina started working at Dolan Memory Care homes in November of 2011. Until this point, I was a stay-at-home mother to my twins, Mason and Madison. It was around this time that the company my husband worked for closed their doors. With him out of a job, I knew we both needed to try and find a
job. My aunt Tammy was a nurse manager for Dolan at the time, and she was able to help me with my start at Dolan. I started out as a care partner working at Calais. I loved my role and working with the residents and making the most of their days. I was in that role for about 3 and a half years when my twins, Mason and Madison, were going to be starting school. I decided then, that I would much rather work a Monday-Friday position, however, I did not want to leave Dolan. When a position in the maintenance department became available, I jumped at the opportunity. I have always been a hands-on person. I grew up helping out on job sites as my own daddy’s little helper. So, I knew my way around tools. Keeping up with the houses and making sure our residents had a clean and well-functioning home to live in became my priority and passion. I was in this role for 8 and a half years. I have now been with the company over 12 years.

With the construction side of my role was over, I again decided that I was ready for a change, and that I could make a difference in another role for the company. In November of 2023, I was presented to
opportunity to become the new face of HR. This would be a big change in my role with the company, but I knew I was up for the challenge. So, I put the keys to my mower away and I claimed my new office!

On the weekends, you can find me at the lake with my family, where we have a small cabin on a little piece of property. This is our home away from home. We love the outdoors and spending quality time with good friends and family. I am 36 years young, married to my high school sweetheart for 14 years now, and mother to 14 year old twins.

Stephanie Shotwell

Stephanie’s family has a passion for the medical field. Her mother, grandmother, aunt and cousins are nurses. Stepdad was CEO of a hospital in Florida. Her sister is an ophthalmic technician. Stephanie joined Dolan with many years of hands-on care giving experience. She served as a CNA, Registered Medical Assistant and was an LPN for several years. She became an RN and then recently a BSN. She plans to continue her education to become a nurse practitioner.

Stephanie has been a successful Nurse Manager at Kildare since 2023. She engages the residents in activities and spends one-on-one time with each resident. She is well acquainted with the likes, wants and needs of every resident. She is patient, sensitive to individual needs and skilled at providing the unique care and engagement the residents require and deserve.

She has four children, ages 15, 12, 8 and 4. She also cares for a plethora of animals (cats, dogs, chickens, pigs, fish and lizards) and has a garden. She loves all creatures, large and small.

She loves to bake and crochet. High on her list of wishes is to visit Ireland and spend time on her family’s farm.

Valerie

Valerie is from Fort Bragg, which is located near Fayetteville North Carolina. She has three daughters and one son. Her daughters and their families live in North Carolina, and her son and his family live in Seattle, Washington.

In her free time, Valerie likes to go to the movies. She also enjoys visiting with her extended family.
She started in the healthcare field with her mother. They worked together until her mother became sick and retired.

Valerie enjoys working at Dolan Memory Care Homes. She likes the Residents and their families.

Earsalyn

Earsalyn is from St. Louis. She was raised by her Grandparents and an Aunt due to the loss of both her parents at a young age. Earsalyn and her husband have 3 children – ages, 20, 18 and 13.
In her free time Earsalyn enjoys entertaining with Family and Friends. She always enjoys family time, playing cards, bowling and family outings.


Earsalyn likes taking care of people and has been in the long term care field for 10 years. A friend who is employed by Dolan Memory Care Homes told her about the company. She applied and liked the community as well. Earsalyn has been with for Dolan for 4 years and has been named a CarePartner of the Month each year.

Dolan made her feel welcome day one. “It has been a good journey these past 4 years. The diversity of the work I do ensures that no day is like any other, and I am always focused on bettering the day with making them (Residents) smile, which makes you feel good when the day is done. It has been nothing but a blessing to work with good workers. The families we meet become more of big family as well”.

“I really enjoy coming to work and helping the Residents everyday that I am here. Sometimes it is a walk through the neighborhood or sitting outside playing catch or just talking. Making somebody smile”.

Tarris

Tarris is from St. Louis. She has one sister.

Tarris is a wife and a mother of three. She also has one nephew and two nieces. In her free time, she loves to shop.

Tarris has a sister who works at Dolan and always talked about the homes. She convinced Tarris to come to Dolan. When asked about working in the homes she said, “I love Dolan. I love my house manager and work partners. My Residents give me life.”

Danayla

Danayla is from Marion, Indiana. She is married and has 3 sons, ages 7, 13 and 14. In her free time Danayla likes to read novels and binge watch her family shows.
A friend of hers, Delisa, is a CarePartner at Dolan and suggested she join the team. Delisa had expressed how much she like it, so Danayla applied and the “rest is history”.

Danayla describes working at Dolan: “…is fun and challenging at the same time. The Residents are like your Grandparents, they keep you on your toes at all times.”

Mable

Mable joined Dolan Memory Care Homes in 2015 and she exclaims, “I love my job!” Her supervisor shares that Mable is always eager to pick up an extra shift to help out the team. Her colleagues describe Mable as, “calm, dedicated and hard-working.” Mable is from St. Louis and is the proud mother of 4 children (3 sons and 1 daughter) and a grandmother to one. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, see a movie and walk in the park. Thank you Mable for your teamwork!

Robert

Robert always goes above and beyond. He shows compassion and love towards the residents every single day. His relationship with Lolo (resident) specifically stands out. Lolo may be having difficulty wanting to do something—go to lunch, go to the bathroom immediately. He always has a loving and patient approach, providing gentle touch, redirection, and overall just showing love and kindness to a resident that may be in distress. He shows exemplary attitude when working with other staff, families, and residents. There was one time he was cooking dinner and Laura (dietician) was in the house and was asking him why he was cooking a certain meat when the menu said otherwise. Instead of getting defensive or upset, he was immediately open to feedback. Laura and Robert had a great, open conversation about how to cook things a certain way and how to locate the recipes more easily/use meats in different ways. It was a great teamwork approach. A colleague shares, Robert has a “great attitude, great teamwork and always willing to go the extra mile!”. Robert is from St. Louis with a family of 3 brothers and sisters. In his free time, he loves to shop, but admits he is a home-body! He has been working in health care for about 2 years. Prior to joining Dolan, he worked in skilled nursing home. When you ask Robert what is his favorite part about working at Dolan is “It is a cool, calm laidback job. Everyone gets along well!”

Letishia

Letishia joined Dolan Memory Care Homes in 2018 and has been a C.N.A. since 2012 working in various long term care communities in St. Louis. Her favorite aspect of working at Dolan is the home setting, “I really get to know the residents personally, and a bond forms. It really is a big happy family at a house.” Letishia is a mother to her daughter and is involved with her dance team as a coach and volunteers with her school cheer team. She makes it a priority to take an annual family vacation! Thank you for all the you do, Letishia!

Nicole

Nicole joined Dolan Memory Care Homes in 2018. She previously worked at nursing home in Creve Coeur and spotted Dolan’s new construction. She learned about the program and inquired for employment. Nicole has an extensive health care background, and has been a C.N.A. for over 10 years working in a handful of nursing homes and at Barnes Hospital. Her favorite part of working at Dolan is having the time and ability to connect with the residents and provide more hands-on attention and care. She enjoys working alongside her team members and appreciates the laidback environment. Nicole understands how challenging and disorienting it may be when a new resident moves into Dolan, sharing “I just read and go off how they are doing in the moment. It is important to take it slow.” Nicole’s attention to nonverbal cues and calm demeanor set her up for success working with individuals with a memory impairment. In Nicole’s free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and dancing. Thank you Nicole for leading by example!

Vanessa

Vanessa started working at Dolan Memory Care Homes in 2018 and has over 20 years of healthcare experience. Vanessa strongly feels that working in geriatrics is her true calling. She shares, “I love with my heart and serve with my hands. It’s about the residents.” Her favorite part of working at Dolan is the supportive leadership team. She feels that her role at Dolan, “is more than a job,” and she opens up that “If I ever need to talk with Debbie, Toni or John, they are always willing to stop and listen with an open mind.” Vanessa is a mother for 4 children and in her free time, attends church, catches a movie, and loves to skate. She loves spending time with her family and is eager to plan her next trip to Jamaica.
 

Precious

Precious joined Dolan Memory Care Homes in 2018 as a Care Partner and was promoted to Big Sis. Precious previous health care experience was working in a skilled nursing facility. Her coworkers describe her as “Caring, understanding, devoted, hard-worker, problem solver, good listener, solid communication skills, and not afraid to pitch in and help out.” In her free time, she loves spending time with her two daughters. Thank you for leading bye example, Precious!

Latonia

Latonia joined Dolan Memory Care Homes in 2015 as a Care Partner and was promoted to Big Sis. She has been a certified nurse’s assistant since 2003 and previously worked at Mercy hospital. Her favorite aspect of working at Dolan is the small, home environment, “Everyone knows each other, and we have loving relationships with the residents.” Latonia is a mother of three sons. In her free time, she loves relaxing on the couch watching television and spending time with her family. Thank you for your compassion, Latonia.

Shahanna

Shahanna joined Dolan Memory Care Homes in 2019 as a care partner. Her previous health care experience includes working at two home care companies and one assisted living in St. Louis. When asked what she likes best about Dolan, Shahanna shares “Dolan cares as much about their residents as they do with their employees. I know they will take care of me here.” Her night supervisor raves about Shahanna stating, “She is a bright and shining employee. She is hard worker. She approaches the residents with patience and compassion.” Shahanna is originally from St. Louis and in her free time, enjoys sleeping! A fun fact about her is she has never been on a plane, so she would like her first plane trip to be warm destination near a beach. Thank you for your patience and compassion!

Ranada Conners

Ranada has been with Dolan Memory Care Homes for over 10 years. She was a CarePartner, a Night Supervisor, Staffing Coordinator and most recently stepped into the role as our Assistant House Manager. Ranada loves to go above and beyond in providing excellent care for our Residents with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. With a caring, compassionate heart she has always been available to train and develop the new CarePartners to the Dolan mission for caring for the Residents in a home like setting. Ranada’s success is boiled down to her mantra: “Team work makes the Dream work.”