Dedicated Employee Earns District Award

Sauk Rapids - Janet Schoenleben of Good Shepherd Community in Sauk Rapids has received the 2010 District D, Caring Heart - Support Care Award.

Schoenleben, a housekeeper at Shepherd Court Apartments on the Good Shepherd campus, was recognized by Aging Services of Minnesota, the largest association of Aging Services organizations in Minnesota. 

"Janet is mission-driven and demonstrates her deep commitment in everything she does," said April Myers, Regional Housing Director.  "Janet makes a daily difference in everyone's lives by her involvement in the community, whether cleaning apartments or volunteering to make floral centerpieces.  she is a superior organizer, an extremely conscientious employee and has easily earned the respect and admiration of all people with whom she has met."

Janet has worked at Good Shepherd for over 15 years.  In that time, she has taken exceptional pride in enhancing the quality of life for the tenants she serves. 

Aging Services 1,000+ members serve over 100,000 Minnesotans each year.  Aging Services of Minnesota annually recognizes individuals in older adult service organizations throughout the state.  The Caring Heart - Support Care Award honors those whose support to caregivers enhances the quality of life for seniors and their communities.