LeadingAge NY Announces Winners of #LoveThisCareerLTC Social Media Contest!

Over the summer and autumn months, LeadingAge NY held our first social media contest aimed at inspiring the general public to pursue careers in long-term care (LTC) and aging services. We encouraged our members to promote the contest widely among their staff, empowering them to share their passion for their work by creating their own social media content aimed at highlighting the rewarding and fulfilling aspects of LTC careers and encouraging other caregiving-natured individuals to join them.

The #LoveThisCareerLTC Social Media Contest was a huge success, receiving video submissions from staff across various departments and service lines. Over the last few weeks, a panel of four judges reviewed all of the submissions and selected winners for each of the contest categories. With so many inspiring videos submitted, it was a challenge to select just five contest winners. However, below are a few of the entries that really stood out and captured the goals, spirit, and guidelines of the contest.

Please join us in congratulating and celebrating the winners of the 2022 #LoveThisCareerLTC Social Media Contest! You can join us in celebrating these video entries by liking and sharing them to your professional and personal social media accounts with the hashtag #LoveThisCareerLTC.

1. Best Overall: Janet Osita, RRT, Respiratory Therapist, Gurwin Jewish

Video link: https://www.facebook.com/100000556183536/videos/1557771864683490/

 

2. Most Heartwarming: Morgan Ose, Dance Therapist, Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center-Rutland Nursing Home

Video link: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CjeGXqdp2Jd/?igshid=NmNmNjAwNzg=

 

3. Best Storytelling: Denise Luis Herrera, Director of Therapeutic Recreation, Methodist Home Nursing & Rehabilitation

Video Link: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CkZQDEdOVuV/?igshid=MDE2OWE1N2Q=

 

4. Most Creative: Patricia Zinter, Dietary Aide, Brothers of Mercy Sacred Heart Home

Video Link: https://youtu.be/dBex3vat7Zg

 

5. Best in Humor: Lesley Semel, Social Media Manager, RiverSpring Living

Video Link: https://www.tiktok.com/@lesley_sems/video/7158910462321593643

*Another one of Lesley's videos also received Honorable Mention:

https://www.tiktok.com/@lesley_sems/video/7156620006451825966

Thank you to all of our member staff who took the time to create videos and reflect on what they love about their jobs in LTC and aging services! Your stories and hard work are an inspiration.

Contact: Sarah Daly, sdaly@leadingageny.org