LONG TERM CARE FINANCE ASSOCIATION’S
SCHOLARSHIP (LTCFA) WINNERS 2020
The Board of the Long-Term Care Financial Association is pleased to announce and congratulate the 2020 Scholarship Winners.
There were total of 39 applications. We received many competitive applications making the selection process difficult. We were able to provide 3 Scholarships of $1000.00 each.
Julie Walusayi
Ms. Julie Walusayi came to the United States in 1995 from the Republic of Congo, a French speaking country in Central Africa. She could not communicate in English and felt frustrated. After 2 years of ESL classes, she felt comfortable to start her career. In Congo she had seen people suffering from sickness due to lack of medical professionals to treat them. She and her father helped people in the community by giving them food, clothes, soap and many items that were essential for their daily living. Besides giving them items she also provided hope and emotional support regardless of their situation. She believes that nursing is her passion.
Julie, has been working as a PCA at Notre Dame Health Care Center for 11 years. She enjoys working with elderly residents and considers them her family members. She provides them hope and happiness. Smiles on their faces gives her a reason to continue to work as a PCA.
Her goal is to pursue her education in Nursing so that she could do more in the Nursing field. She has been admitted to Quinsigamond Community College for a program to become a Registered Nurse.
Nathalie Emile
Ms. Nathalie Emile came to the United States in 2010 after Haiti suffered an earthquake of 6.4 magnitude. During this time Ms. Emile volunteered to help the victims of the Earthquake by providing direct care and helping to relieve their physical and mental pain. From that experience she realized that she had a great deal of passion for taking care of people. She envisioned being a nurse so that she could care for sick people. The earthquake experience gave her vision for her future career.
Coming to America changed her life. She was sad and felt miserable to have left her family and friends back in Haiti. This was made worse by not knowing English and not being able to communicate with people in the community. Many times, she contemplated returning home but she did not give up. She pushed herself to learn English by reading newspapers and taking classes. She is a go getter and did not want to give up by returning to her country. She believes that being in America is the best way for many people to have the opportunity to achieve their dreams.
Ms. Emile has been working at Elizabeth Seton Residences in Wellesley as a CNA for almost 5 years. She believes that this job teaches her to be more patient, compassionate, responsible, and appreciative of people for who they are.
She has been enrolled at the Labouré College to receive her Associates degree in Nursing to become a Registered Nurse. She states, “I am grateful to LTCFA to be awarded this Scholarship that will help me achieve my academic goals.”
Angella Lee
Ms. Angella Lee has been working as a Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) at The Jewish Health Care Center in Worcester for the past 4 years. Her passion for health care began at an early age when she assisted an elderly lady with her chores and assisted her with activities of daily living. The satisfaction and smile on the woman’s face kept Ms. Lee motivated and wanted to do more for those who needed help.
Ms. Lee has been a CNA helping residents for 8 years. According to her statement, she developed a keen interest in total development of patients in her care. Besides working as a CNA, Ms. Lee has served in the capacity of admissions/marketing and customer service coordinator. She embraces the work philosophy of “Continuous Quality Assurance.” This encourages every employee to do better.
She believes that by critical thinking in providing care to our elderly patients we can make their lives better and improve their health and dignity.
Ms. Lee has been admitted to the University of Massachusetts, Graduate School of Nursing for a degree in AGRN (Advanced Graduate Registered Nurse) program this year. Her career goals are to be a leader of a corporate team, addressing the challenges of an everchanging Health Care system and implementing strategies to bring better patient care.
She declares that she demonstrates strength through communication, focusing on synergy and collaboration in the continuum care of her elderly clients.