In the five months Jordan Carter has been working at Helen Henderson Care Centre, she has made a noticeable impact.

Starting as a Hostess at the Amherstview home last January, Jordan was quickly promoted to Dietary Aide and then named Employee of the Month for May 2022.

Speaking for the home, Food Service Nutrition Manager Shaun Stephenson notes, “Jordan is a light in the kitchen. She’s a great person; very upbeat. She’s a positive presence in our department.”

Smiling from the long-term care home in late April, the 41-year-old seems pleased with the professional recognition.

“I love it here,” Jordan replies when asked about her work. “I love the residents; they make me smile. I enjoy hearing their stories. We (staff) are like family to them. Especially through COVID which prevented many of them from enjoying regular visits by family and friends.”

Looking around, Jordan admits, “I like the fact that there is a lot of staff working here and you can always find a nurse on duty.”

She continues, “My mom was a health care aide which was a job title from years ago. Her first job, and the one she loved more than anything, was at Helen Henderson Care Centre.  She was so proud to work here, and her ambition is why I want to make a difference. The main thing I learned from my mother is that the residents are our family, but most importantly, we are theirs. For many of them, we are all they know. I love to put smiles on lonely faces and hearts because if they don’t remember anything else, they remember that. It’s worthwhile to take a few extra minutes to make someone smile.”

When Jordan isn’t at work, she enjoys spending time with family and hiking.

Asked to describe herself, she answers with a smile, “I don’t know… I hate it when people ask me that question. I think I’m kind, caring and hardworking. I love to bake.”

She agrees she has a good sense of humour and notes, “You’ve got to laugh.”

Questions for Jordan

If you could rule the world, what would you do on day one?

“I’d like to everyone to get along and be happy. There’s too much fighting in the world, everywhere.”

If you could have any superpower, what would you choose?

“Fly or be invisible.”

If you weren’t at your current job, what would you be doing?

“That’s a good question. I love what I do so probably something in the hospitality industry. I’ve done that my entire life.”

Helen Henderson Care Centre is grateful for the good work of Jordan Carter. To learn more about living or working in our home, please call 613-384-4585.