Kenya Romero
had been working in healthcare for about four years when the opportunity at Harmony Hospice arose. Timing was perfect.
"Working in hospice has been a true blessing because there is so much I'm learning from staff, volunteers, patients, and their families,"
Kenya shared.
Kenya is a marketing major and her skills in this area have rocketed our volunteer program to new heights. Her focus remains recruiting and retention of volunteers, while also ensuring compliance and quality interaction with patients. Kenya added,
"It's amazing to have the opportunity to work with caring individuals in our community who want to give back by donating their time to our patients."
Most recently, Kenya has taken on additional responsibilities. She is now overseeing Harmony Hospice's monthly Food for Thought lunchtime education series and scheduling of events in our beautiful community room. Kenya enjoys meeting various professionals who collaborate and offer their expertise during these free trainings.
When asked what's her favorite part of the job, Kenya replied,
"T
he most rewarding part of my job is the volunteer introduction visit. Seeing the patient's or family member's face light up because a volunteer will be visiting makes me feel grateful that our work makes a difference."
To unwind, Kenya loves to play with her chihuahua mix Gyzmo, and Anastasia, a pit mix. Both these critters help her relax after work. Friends also play a major role in Kenya's life. She considers them family. Kenya often visits family in Nogales.
We are proud to have Kenya as a team member at Harmony Hospice. She is a bright shining star.
