Jennifer Daniels, RN, Community Administrator
Babu Abraham, Director of Nursing
Bill Hines, Director of Dining and Environmental Services
Margi Johnston, Director of Community Education
and Co-Administrator for Personal CareMichael Johnson, Director of Plant Operations
Norbert Kuznicki, Director of Social Service
Jerry Lathrop, Director of Community Activities
Tiffani Coalision, Marketing and Community Relations Coordinator
Bruce McNamee, Director of Employee Relations
Kamiksha Patel, Resident Health Center Coordinator
Jennifer Daniels, RN
Community Administrator
jdaniels@deer-meadows.org
During my formative years, my mother was very ill and my grandparents assisted in raising me. I was an only child and the oldest of grandchildren. My grandparents were my best friends and my confidants. As they shared their life stories with me, I grew and developed into the woman I have become. During the course of my life and as I continue to develop, the life lessons my grandparents shared with me have become my epiphany. I realized that even though we are of different generations, we have shared similar experiences. When I became an adult and I chose to go into the nursing profession, I knew from the life lessons they have shared, that I wanted to work with the senior population. My nursing goals are to not just treat the disease process but to care for the individual as a whole.
When my grandmother became terminally ill in 2007, I was able to assist my family and my grandmother through this transition. From the moment of birth through all of our eventual deaths, we go through various transitions. I have realized that my profession is one of assisting our residents, patients, and families through their transitions.
I came to Deer Meadows in February 2002 as an RN Charge Nurse. My previous experience as a Charge Nurse, Wound Care Nurse, Supervisor, Unit Manager, Program Manager, RNAC/Case Manager, Assistant Director of Nurses, and Director of Nurses began following my completion of my education in May 1996. After working as a Charge Nurse, Unit Manager, and Program Manager, I became the Director of Nurses of Deer Meadows from February 2003 through September 2008. I then prepared to sit for my Nursing Home Administrators licensing exam and was promoted to the Assistant Administrator until February 2009. February 2009, I passed my Nursing Home Administrator’s licensure exam and was promoted to the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator.
With the development of my professional skills as the Director of Nurses and now the Administrator, I am involved with Panpha’s organization for advocacy of the senior population of Pennsylvania. I sit on the Se-Panpha Nursing Manager committee; co-chair the Se-Panpha Nursing Manager Scholarship; Advocacy; and Public Policy committees.
I have worked at other long-term care facilities and am very lucky to have found Deer Meadows during my career path. My philosophical belief in working in long-term care is one of a holistic approach for the resident, family, as well as the employees of Deer Meadows with respect, compassion, integrity, and creatively to obtain and maintain quality overall.
Babu
Abraham
Director of Nursing
babraham@deer-meadows.org
Babu Abraham is the Director of Nursing at Deer Meadows Retirement Community. Babu was employed at Deer Meadows for 2 years as a Medication Technician before being promoted as a Charge Nurse and then a Nursing Supervisor of the rehab and skilled nursing center. Babu was promoted as Personal Care Administrator in our personal care and independent living section of Deer Meadows Retirement Community. Subsequently, he accepted the position of Director of Nursing. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Science and is a Registered Nurse. Babu is responsible for providing quality nursing care and services to all residents living in skilled nursing center of Deer Meadows. Babu finds fulfillment in spending time with residents and supervising their nursing care.
Babu is married with two daughters and one son.
Bill
Hines
Director of Dining and Environmental Services
bhines@deer-meadows.org
Bill Hines is the Senior Director of SODEXO Services at DMRC which include dining, environmental services. Bill has been at Deer Meadows since 2001. Bill is responsible for the entire dining program, housekeeping, and laundry services. He and his team ensure that the community experiences for all residents in residential and healthcare are nothing less than optimal. The dining program includes 10 points of services for the residents; in addition to preparing and serving three meals a day for the residents. Bill is responsible for the supervision of seven managers and over 100 employees.
Bill graduated from Abington High School and holds a Degree in Hotel Restaurant Management from Montgomery County Community College and a Bachelor of Science degree from Syracuse University in Food Systems Management.
Bill is married with two daughters.
Director of Community Education
and Co-Administrator for Personal Care
mjohnston@deer-meadows.org
Margi Johnston is a licensed nurse and first came to Deer Meadows in 2001 as a Nurse Staff Developer.
Her position requires her to utilize her nursing skills to conduct educational training programs/seminars for employees, to oversee nursing student programs and supervise receptionists and the facility’s transportation department. She has also studied and attained her certification for Personal Care Administrator and is an American Heart Association Instructor for CPR and First Aid. Those skills enable her to successfully teach the required DPW Medication Management classes for Personal Care Medication Techs. Margi is an active member of the Se-Panpha Committee for Front Line Staff. The committee is responsible for developing and scheduling educational workshops throughout the year which are presented in various Long Term Care facilities.
In addition to her daily responsibilities, Margi holds classes for several outside nursing schools taking part in clinical rotations at DMRC. Margi is also the head of the “Staff Working All Together Team” ‘aka’ “S.W.A.T.T.” The committee aims and encourages teamwork among employees and encourages a positive approach to the overall mission at Deer Meadows.
Michael
Johnson
Director of Plant Operations
mjohnson@deer-meadows.org
Michael Johnson is the Director of Plant Operations. Mike has been employed at Deer Meadows since 2000 as the Director of Maintenance. Mike began his career in healthcare upon the completion of his certification in Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. After serving another community, Mike came to Deer Meadows with the experience and skill needed to ensure that this community, which is about 250,000 square feet, is cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Mike, also serves as the Safety Officer. His responsibilities as the Safety Officer are inclusive of Fire and Emergency Disaster Planning and education for employees and residents on their responses in the event a disaster occurs. Mike works closely with the Human Resource Department and Education Department in planning educational sessions regarding safety for the employees and residents.Mike was born and raised in Langhorne, PA and attended school in the Neshaminy School District. He enjoyed playing sports and cherished the fishing trips with is father. Mike is happily married with two children and finds added fulfillment through his involvement with various ministries in his church.
Norbert “Norb” Kuznicki is the Director of Social Services. He has been employed at Deer Meadows since 1995. Norb began his employment as a Social Services Worker and has been the Director of Social Services since November 1995. Norb has a BA in Sociology/Gerontology with a minor in Psychology from Shippensburg University. He has an MA in Counseling from Trenton State College (presently The State College of New Jersey). Norb serves on the Executive Board of SSWANH (Social Service Workers Association of Nursing homes). He is also a member of NASW (National Association of Social Workers). Norb is married to Erin and has two children, Brandon and Andrew. He is a committee member for the Cub Scouts of America.
Hi, my title is a little misleading. I’m a husband, a father of 3 boys, a family man, a people person, and a friend to many. My job is very rewarding. I coordinate the Recreation/Activity Department, the Gift Shop, the volunteer program, holiday decorating, and a variety of other programs offered at DMRC.
I have the responsibility to provide recreation, entertainment, special events, residents' trips and just plain FUN in every resident’s journey in life at DMRC.Through our Mission and Philosophy Statements, I am given the opportunity to encourage residents to live life to its FULLEST.I was born and raised in Northeast Philly, and attended Lincoln High School. I owned and operated two flower shops and a decorating company before advancing to my next stage in life here at DMRC.I have enjoyed this position for seven years. I am currently continuing my education opportunities to achieve my National Certification and maximize my knowledge to improve our programs for our residents. I received a pleasant surprise this year that I regard and treasure. I was voted Manager of the Year (2007) by the Board of Directors and my Peers.
Tiffani Coalision
Marketing and Community Relations Coordinator
tcoalision@Deer-Meadows.org
Tiffani Coalision is the Marketing and Community Relations Coordinator for BHP Services. Over the past 6 years, Tiffani successfully served the Deer Meadows Retirement Community, an affiliate of BHP Services, as the Senior Living Coordinator. In her new role as the BHP Services Marketing and Community Relations Coordinator, Tiffani will serve as a liaison between the BHP Services and all of its affiliates and other healthcare providers to assist seniors and their loved ones access the diverse services that the BHP Services and its affiliates offer such as Retirement Living, Skilled Nursing and/or Rehabilitation, Respiratory Services (Ventilator), Personal Care, Home Health and Home Care Services and Low Income Senior Housing.
Tiffani brings to her new position 18 years of senior living expertise. She has served in various professional capacities for other like organizations as a liaison executive with a specific focus in Hospice and Home Care. Furthermore, Tiffani brings technical experience in accounting, medical records and procurement.
Tiffani holds an Associate’s Degree from Holy Family University and is an active member of the Philadelphia Network Connections and the Marketing and Public Relations Society (MPRS).
Bruce McNamee, Director of Employee Relations
bmcnamee@deer-meadows.org
Bruce attended Word of Life Bible Institute for two years in Schroon Lake, NY in the Adirondack Mountains and then finished his B.S. degree at Philadelphia College of Bible in Langhorne, PA. After an academic break of about 10 years Bruce went back to school to earn his MBA with a concentration in Human Resources at West Chester University in West Chester, PA.
Bruce has been a member of the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) since 2000 and has also been certified as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) since 2000. Additionally, he has received a certificate for studies in Human Resources from Villanova University. Bruce has been working in the Human Resources field for over 12 years and in the Health Care Industry for 7 years.
Bruce is a member of the Human Resources Committee for SEPANPHA as well as a member of the Southeastern PA chapter of SHRM.
Bruce serves as one of the elders in his local church in Yardley, PA and lives with his wife and four children in Bucks County, PA.
Kamiksha Patel, Resident Health Center Coordinator
kpatel@deer-meadows.org
Kamiksha Patel, LPN is the Resident Health Center Coordinator of Deer Meadows Retirement Community. Kamiksha began her career at DMRC as a Medication Technician in the Resident Health Center for two years and was then promoted to the position of nursing supervisor. Kamiksha is a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Kamiksha is also a licensed personal care home administrator with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare. Kamiksha works under the direction of the personal care administrator and medical director, and is responsible for supervising the LPNs, medication technicians, and social service assistants. She ensures that the staff provides quality care and services to all residents living in the residential area of Deer Meadows Retirement Community. Kamiksha lives in Langhorne, PA with her husband Samir and her two sons, Darsh and Ayan.
Brian Levesque, Administrator for Personal Care
blevesque@deer-meadows.org
Brian Levesque is the Administrator for Personal Care and Independent Living at Deer Meadows Retirement Community (DMRC). Brian has been a part of the DMRC organization since 2005, starting as a social worker in the skilled nursing facility, and then promoted to be the Assistant Director of Social Services in 2007. In 2009 Brian received his Personal Care Home Administrator licensure from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, and then served as the Personal Care Co-Administrator with DMRC from 2009 to 2011. In March of 2011, Brian was promoted to be the Administrator for Personal Care and Independent Living, overseeing the daily operations and regulatory compliance of all residential living. At DMRC, Brian serves as the co-chair of the Customer Service Task Force, chair of the Deer Meadows Welcoming Committee, and chair of the CARF Accessibility Committee. Brian also serves as the Corporate Compliance Officer and HIPAA Privacy and Security Officer for BHP Services, the management company whose clients include Deer Meadows Retirement Community, Deer Meadows Home Health and Support Services, LLC, The Reba Brown Residence, and Legacy Gardens of Bristol.
Brian holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Pre-Law from DeSales University in Center Valley, PA where he frequently guest lectures in the social sciences department on such topics as Long Term Care, The Psycho-Social Aspects of Aging, and Social Gerontology. Brian is also a recipient of the prestigious DeSales University Provincial Medal of Honor. Brian is a Certified Aging Services Professional (CASP) from the University of North Texas. Brian is a member of the LeadingAge PA Fellows in Leadership program, and a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).
Brian lives in Lansdale, PA with his wife Shannon (a teacher at Corpus Christi School, a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence), his son Alexander, and their dog Bella.
Sarah Macko, Resident Services and Sales Coordinator
smacko@deer-meadows.org
Sarah Macko is the Resident Services and Sales Coordinator for Deer Meadows Retirement Community (DMRC). Sarah began at DMRC as a Social Services Intern in 2010 while she was finishing her degree at The Pennsylvania State University. Sarah was asked to become a part of the DMRC team upon graduating, and she began her professional career as a Social Service Worker in December 2010. Sarah was then promoted to be the Assistant Director of Social Services in March 2011. In March 2012, Sarah was recently promoted as the Resident Services and Sales Coordinator. In this integral role, Sarah helps welcome new members to our community coordinating Independent and Personal Care admissions. Sarah also continues to work as a Social Worker arranging services for the residents at Deer Meadows Retirement Community.
Sarah is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University, where she studied the science of Human Development and Family Studies. Sarah is a member of the NASW (National Association of Social Workers) and a member of PAN (Pennsylvania Association of Notaries).
Sarah lives in Philadelphia, PA.
