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Tuesday, October 25, 2011
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Kent Goforth, Executive Director
Emeritus at Hemet
951-929-5988
hemet-ed@emeritus.com
Hemet, Calif. – Oct. 25, 2011 -- Emeritus at Hemet, an assisted living and memory care community, is proud to announce that Zeniada (Sid) Preciado, the community’s lead resident assistant, has been awarded California Assisted Living Association’s prestigious Outstanding Caregiver Award for 2011.
CALA presents this award annually to an exceptional caregiver who provides outstanding care and an enhanced quality of life for Assisted Living residents in California state.
Eileen Martinez, life enrichment director for Emeritus at Hemet, said, “From her first day, Sid has treated every resident as if they were her own family. If a resident is on hospice care, she never gives up on them. She encourages them to try to accomplish things for their own dignity, yet she is always close by to help when needed. We have learned through the years that the residents she cares for who are on hospice usually stay with us longer than expected. I truly believe she has the touch of an angel.”
Preciado added, “I have one of the best jobs in the world. I love what I do. It’s very rewarding to feel needed. I love it when I get to know who each resident is, and what they’ve done in their lives. It feels really good to earn their trust and see them become comfortable with me.”
Preciado has worked at Emeritus at Hemet for 11 years, and has been a resident of Hemet for more than 22 years. She was presented with the Outstanding Caregiver Award at the CALA Fall Conference in Anaheim, Calif., on Oct. 24.
About Emeritus:
Emeritus at Hemet is part of the Emeritus Corporation, a national provider of senior living services. Emeritus is one of the largest and most experienced operators of freestanding assisted living communities located throughout the United States. These communities provide a residential housing alternative for senior citizens who need assistance with the activities of daily living, with an emphasis on personal care services, which provides support to the residents in the aging process. Emeritus currently operates 485 communities in 44 states representing capacity for approximately 43,400 units and approximately 50,500 residents. Our common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ESC, and our home page is at www.emeritus.com.
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