Washington, DC – Argentum, the leading national association dedicated to supporting companies operating professionally managed senior living communities, is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the Healthcare Apprenticeship Expansion Program (HAEP) All-Stars. The All-Stars were recognized for their exceptional dedication and commitment to advancing the senior living industry during the Senior Living Executive Conference in Phoenix, Arizona.
The Healthcare Apprenticeship Expansion Program (HAEP) has emerged as a strategic intervention to address the persistent shortage of skilled professionals in the senior living industry. By nurturing a pool of capable individuals equipped with the requisite skills and knowledge, HAEP serves as a catalyst for replenishing the workforce pipeline and alleviating the burden on understaffed healthcare facilities.
HAEP also champions diversity and inclusion within the senior living workforce by actively encouraging individuals from underrepresented communities to embark on a career in the industry. By fostering a diverse cohort of apprentices, HAEP enriches the talent pool within the industry and promotes culturally competent care delivery.
Ashante Abubakar, Vice President of Workforce Development at Argentum, commented, “HAEP stands as a testament to the power of innovative solutions in addressing the multifaceted challenges facing the healthcare sector. Through its comprehensive approach to workforce development, HAEP not only bridges the gap between supply and demand for skilled professionals but also catalyzes a paradigm shift towards a more inclusive, efficient, and resident-centered care ecosystem.”
The HAEP All-Star Apprentices represent the heart and soul of the program, embodying its mission to cultivate a skilled and compassionate workforce. These individuals have demonstrated exceptional dedication and commitment, serving as inspirations to fellow apprentices and caregiving professionals alike.
The HAEP All-Star Apprentices recognized at the Senior Living Executive Conference are:
· Alicia Seepersad, Caregiver, Charter Senior Living Cottages of Perry Hall
· Sara Cobb, Senior Lead, Charter Senior Living
· Anita Benhene, Certified Nursing Assistant, Charter Senior Living Colombia
· Elizabeth Bowier, Caregiver, Charter Senior Living Colombia
· Darrell Pink, Certified Nursing Assistant, Virginia Health Services
· Amie Poe, Certified Nursing Assistant, Virginia Health Services
· Tennille Warren, Certified Nursing Assistant, Virginia Health Services
· Rebecca Steele, Care Coordinator, The Hickman Group
For more information about HAEP and its impact on the senior living industry, visit https://www.argentum.org/research-and-initiatives/haep/.
About Argentum:
Argentum is the leading national association exclusively dedicated to supporting companies operating professionally managed, resident-centered senior living communities and the older adults and families they serve. Since 1990, Argentum has advocated for choice, independence, dignity, and quality of life for all older adults.
Argentum member companies operate senior living communities offering assisted living, independent living, continuing care, and memory care services. Along with its state partners, Argentum’s membership represents approximately 75 percent of the senior living industry—an industry with a national economic impact of nearly a quarter of a trillion dollars and responsible for providing over 1.6 million jobs. For more information, visit www.argentum.org.
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