Megan Taylor knew early on what she wanted to do.
“I have wanted to be a nurse since I was 5 years old,” Megan said.
Megan has taken that dream and developed a career at Quail Run Assisted Living at Mennonite Village. First hired in 2017 as an LPN intern, Megan has worked her way through the ranks, and recently became the new administrator.
“I want to continue to build a solid team, strengthen the communication and processes,” Megan said of her new role. “And, I want to help the resident’s and staff feel validated in their concerns and create a way for them to feel connected and heard during this restricted world we are in.”
Megan said her desire to work with seniors began years ago with her own relationships in her family.
“My Grandma had a stroke at age 40 and she depended on caregivers due to her paralysis from the stroke. When she could not live in her own home, she moved to an assisted living facility and then to a skilled nursing facility. I visited her every weekend and witnessed the good and bad care she received. It motivated me to focus on elder care.”
While working towards her licensed practical nurse license, Megan was hired as a student intern at Quail Run. Her work ethic and passion for seniors came through during her internship, and she was offered a full-time position upon graduation.
“When it comes to the residents, I love it when they greet me and know me by name,” Megan said when describing what brings her joy in her job. “It gives me a good feeling that they know who I am and that they trust me. I commute 45 min each way every day just to see their faces and it fills my heart.”
Thank you for all you do to make the residents comfortable and see that they enjoy life. I live
in an independent home here in the village, but have friends who live in Quail Run. Knowing that
they are getting excellent care, good food, and doing activities that keep them engaged in life and eager to be part of a community makes me happy. It may happen that I will be there some day, and knowing that there are caring people like you in charge is reassuring and hopeful for everyone who may need additional help at some time.
Thank you for all you do,
Sue Cammack
Congratulations Megan!