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those who depend on it led him to
continue advancing professionally
while supporting both residents
and those who care for them. As
such, a marquee event for his organization is an annual skills fair that
allows certified nursing assistants
and licensed nurses to compete for
scholarships and incredible travel
opportunities, all while strengthening their clinical skills for resident
and patient benefit.
At GHCA, we are proud to
support efforts that strengthen the
pipeline of talented professionals
entering long term care across our
state. The future of long term care
will be shaped by the people who
choose to answer that calling. Our
responsibility is to make sure they
know opportunity awaits.
At GHCA, we are proud of the
thousands of professionals who
have already chosen this path, and
we are committed to supporting
the caregivers of tomorrow who
will carry this important work
forward. It is time to learn, to lead,
and to care.
“Our vision to Change the
World, One Heart at a Time starts
with investing in the people who
care for others every day. Our Skills
Summit has become an important
part of our culture because it is
about so much more than scholarships or a competition. It is an
opportunity to recognize our caregivers, invest in their potential and
remind them that they have a team
behind them every step of the way.
“We want our caregivers to
see a future in long term care and
know that they have opportunities to grow, advance their careers
and make a lasting difference. The
scholarships are an important part
of that investment, but so is the
ongoing support. We check in, encourage them through school and
celebrate their accomplishments
along the way.
“Our hope is that the Skills
Summit will continue to inspire
caregivers to stay in long term
care and pursue the opportunities
available to them. When we invest
in one caregiver, we are ultimately investing in the residents and
their families that they will touch
throughout their careers.”
BERNIE McGUINESS
PRESIDENT & CEO
JOURNEY HEALTH CARE
S E PT E M B E R/O C TO BER 2026
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