Passion for Elders Drives Ely Rodriguez Toward Nursing Degree

Ely Rodriguez hasn’t stopped with her accomplishments of HCA and CNA certification; she has been accepted into the Wenatchee Valley College two-year nursing program where she will begin classes this fall. A valued employee of Jamie’s Place, Ely passionately advocates for the Green House philosophy of care. Part of her hands-on training took place at a facility in Omak which espouses a more traditional approach to nursing home care and provided her with an opportunity for comparison. 

Currently part of the training takes place in shared space at the Community Center in Twisp. Ely looks forward to the new buildings, which will house the training tools needed for class without the need to set up and take down equipment in a space also used for another purpose. 

Ely loves her work and her elders.  The best part of her job is getting to know the elders - to hear their stories and to meet their families. Every day brings surprises and wonderful ways for elders to be involved in making their own choices.

Ely started on this career path because she wanted to do something meaningful for her community. She feels useful and valued in her work and is very appreciative of her supportive workplace environment, the administration, board, and staff with whom she works.  She anticipates many future opportunities for continuing education with Jamie’s Place.