We Love Our Staff
Every month this year, Misericordia will be recognizing different departments with an Appreciation Event. We are requesting your help this month as the following departments will be recognized at an appreciation luncheon on Wednesday, February 23rd, in the Jean Marie Ryan Center:
The Resource/Recreation group includes recreation therapists, recreation specialists and a music therapist. They are responsible for Special Olympics, the Heartbreakers and Showtime plus many of the events that happen on campus such as yoga, art and team sports.
The Fitness/Pool group assesses residents to provide appropriate workouts and modified exercises to meet their individual needs. There are swim classes, swim team practices, water basketball and free swim. Residents have access to treadmills, bikes, weights and wheelchair accessible equipment.
The Therapists group consists of physical therapists (PTs), occupational therapists (OTs), speech language pathologists (SLPs), a certified occupational therapist assistant (COTA) and a physical therapy assistant (PTA).
The Community Outreach program offers parent support and quality programs to families in the Chicago area with children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Ministry offers the virtual weekly Mass and supports the diverse religious backgrounds of Misericordia residents.
We are asking that families write a note of thanks and/or appreciation to the dedicated staff in these departments. We would rather not have notes to individual staff as not all staff would receive one. Please email your notes to us at
Thank you,
Lisa Masucci & John Butler
MFA Staff Appreciation Coordinators