At the very core of our success, are our people. At Wimberley Home Health, we seek out exceptional people who are willing to devote themselves to something bigger than themselves. We have found that in a fair environment people want to work and contribute in any way they can. By following our values, we have experienced, and will continue to experience phenomenal growth. Putting customers first pays.

Quality Improvement Specialist
Education, experience and quote to come.

Why did you enter the healthcare field?
Occupational Therapy was right up my alley. I love to teach skills and strategies to assist people to reach their goals.

What education and experience do you have?
I received a B.S. in Occupational Therapy from the University Of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. I have experience in head injury and in patient rehabilitation, but have been in home health since l991, first pediatrics, and then geriatrics beginning in l994. I became a co-owner and Assistant Administrator of WHH in l997.

What education and experience do you have?
I received my nursing degree from Corpus Christie State University. My nursing experience has been diverse; surgical, rehabilitation, specialty clinics and psychiatric nursing, just to name a few.

I worked for 11 years for Robinson Home Health in Austin; I also worked for Health South. I have lived in Wimberley for 4 years.

What is your favorite quote?
"If at first you don’t succeed, try again until you do succeed."

Why did you enter the healthcare field?
I wanted to do more to help people have optimum health and quality of life. Nurses play a vital role in this and I love taking care of others as well as the constant professional challenge that nursing offers.

What is your favorite quote?  "Often the greatest enemy of present happiness is past happiness too well remembered".  Those of us in the west spend way too much time concerning ourselves with the past and the future rather than enjoying the present moment.

Why did you enter the healthcare field?  It has always been my nature to listen to and care for others.  So, it was kind of a no brainer for me.

What educational and work experience do you have?  I have a Bachelors Degree In Sociology/Psychology from Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas.   My work experience includes: The State of Texas Family Protective Services, Tangram Rehabilitation Brain Injury Program in San Marcos, and Hope Hospice in New Braunfels, Texas.
 

Rosemary Alderete Billing Clerk

My favorite quote and one that I believe in living by:  Live well, love much, laugh often....

I believe that home health care allows those in need of medical attention to receive care at home. I have worked at different home care agencies in Texas and Upstate New York for about 20 years. I am happy to be a part of the Wimberley Home Health team!!!!

 

Why did you enter the healthcare field?
When in college I was an athlete, I received some injuries. Being injured affected me, I wanted to help people with their injuries.

What is your educational background?
I received my Bachelors Degree from Southwest Texas University. I have been a physical therapist for over 15 years.

What is your favorite quote? “God has given gifts to each of you from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Manage them well so that God’s generosity can flow through you…Are you called to help others? Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies, then God will be given the glory!” Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life.

What education and work experience do you have?
I was employed at South West Texas State University in the Undergraduate Admissions office for eight years, from 1982-1900. I took some classes along the way and transferred to Austin Community College in Austin, when my second child was only six months old. I graduated with an Associate Degree in Applied Arts and Science in Nursing and I was in the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. I have been a registered nurse since 1992. My fourth semester in college I worked in the Labor and Delivery department at St. David’s Medical Center in Austin. After graduation I was asked to stay on as a graduate nurse until I passed my board exam. I was told by my instructor; “it’s like a duck in water, how well you fit here!”. I hold certification in; Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support. I am certified in Limited Obstetric Ultrasound. I left St. David’s after 10 years to be closer to Wimberley. I worked in Labor and Delivery at McKenna Memorial Hospital for one year and I have been with Wimberley Home Health for almost two years. I have lived in Wimberley since August of l982 and I LOVE Wimberley.

What is your educational background?
I graduated from New Mexico Community College, and then I received additonal training of 2.5 years at Odessa College in order to obtain my medical education. Additionally, I have received education at the Sunset International Bible Institute, 2 years.

What is your favorite quote (philosophy of life)?
Humor is medicine. Patience is a virtue. Self control is divine. Love is the supreme thing!

Where did you receive your physical therapy training and what is your work experience? "I received my
Masters' Degree in Physical Therapy from Texas Woman's University in l999. I have seven years of experience with a strong emphasis on Geriatric and Cardiopulmonary physical therapy. I'm a Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist, recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association."

What is your favorite quote?
"Success means we go to sleep knowing that our talents and abilities were used in a way that served others." Marianne Williamson

What is your favorite quote?
"Just keep moving."

Why did you enter the health care field?
I have always liked to help and serve others.

What educational and work experience background do you have?
Graduate of the Texas Women's University and I have 20 years of experience.

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Work Experience- I received my CNA training in 2004, and then worked at Hill Country Care, in Dripping Springs. Continuing in the same line of work I have also worked at Deer Creek of Wimberley. Before I went into the health field I worked as a volunteer fire fighter in Wimberley.

Education- Mass Media Communications, received in Mexico and Emergency Se5rvices Training.

My favorite Quote is-This above all to thine own self be true...

Education-I completed my M.ED. in Speech/Language Pathology at Texas State University in 1979 (then known as SWTSU). I have worked in this field for 28 years in a variety of settings including public schools, early intervention, adult rehabilitation, nursing facilities, and home health. I am happy to be back with home health. In my spare time, I enjoy quilting and scrap booking.

My favorite saying is; "It isn't the BIG pleasures that count most...it's making a big deal out of the little ones."

Where did you receive your medical education?
I went to OT school at UTMB, Galveston, Texas. I also attended Houston Community College to receive upper extremity and Orthopaedic rehabilitation and sports medicine specialty.

How low have you worked in the medical field? 15 years.

My favorite saying for life is; Eat dessert 1st, life is uncertain. Also, Life is Good!

Why did you become a nurse? became a nurse because I really hoped to make a difference in others lives and I have found this desire to be even truer since I have been working in Home Health. I really enjoy getting to know my patients and their families on a more personal setting in their homes.

Where did you receive your education?
I went to Austin Community College to receive my nursing education and graduated in 1993. I have worked in acute care facilities, and clinics.

What is your favorite quote?
I embrace each day and count my many blessings and gifts God has given me, so I guess one of my favorite quotes would be: "life is too precious to take anything and anyone for grantetd", and "life is a gift! Don't sweat the small stuff!"

This is Billy-Bob; he is our always happy, always friendly official office greeter and buddy. This year Billy-Bob was put up for adoption by his elderly lady owner who could no longer care for him in an assisted living facility. So, Billy became a foster care dog, while his temporary owner found a new home for him. When we found Billy we were as happy to find him as he was to find us. Billy comes to the Wimberley Home Health office everyday, he is a friend to all, and we wonder now how we could ever have done without him!

What is your educational background?
Terry first obtained a BSBA in Marketing from the University of Arkansas. And later in 1983 she obtained a degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Central Arkansas.

What is your work experience?
I have extensive experience in home health Physical Therapy; I was PT supervisor for Baylor Home Care in Dallas for many years. Interestingly, I worked in Hawaii for 4 1/2 years as a traveling therapist, Hawaii therapy was a unique and interesting experience. I have been a practicing Physical Therapist for 24 years!

What is your favorite quote?
Let go and let God

What is your educational background?
Erika graduated from Texas State University with her degree in Physical Therapy in 2005. She is currently employed as a Physical Therapist at Deer Creek of Wimberley and Wimberley Home Health. She has been a practicing physical therapist for a little over a year and lives in Wimberley.

What is your favorite quote?
"Start by doing what's necessary, then what's possible, and suddenly your doing what's impossible". St. Frances of Assis.

Certified Diabetic Educator (2006)

Why did you enter the health care field?
I have wanted to be a nurse from the time I was very, very young. I can’t remember a time I didn’t want to be a nurse. It makes me happy to help others.

What is your educational background?
I graduated from a Hospital based nursing school in Rock Island Illinois; I’m currently licensed in Texas as a Registered Nurse.

What is your favorite quote?
If they don’t learn the way you teach, you teach them the way they learn.” At one time I worked teaching children, I saw how they learned, I learned to work wit people.

Why did you enter the healthcare field?
I just enjoy helping people.

What is your educational background?
I have 2 years of college and have worked for 3 years as a CHHA.

Educational Background- Graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center, 1985. Medical Experience-21 years of varied experience, including; St. David’s Hospital (Spinal Injury unit) and other rehabilitation centers

Mary Snavely, Financial Assistant

What is your favorite quote?

"Can't, never Could do anything".  If you think you can not do something, then most likely you never will succeed at anything you attempt.

Before working for Wimberley Home Health, what was your previous work and educational background?

I graduated from Stamford High School and have completed numerous continuing education classes at Houston Community College as well as other educational institutions.  As the Financial Assistant for Wimberley Home Health,  I handle payroll, human resources and accounts payable.

I began working for Wimberley Home Health in 2008 and have enjoyed every minute of it.  The people here are very caring, conscientious and loving.  They truly care about all their patients and co-workers.  This is not just a place of employment, it is a second home.

Team members with photo and write up to come:
 

                                                                                Jeanine Lyons, ST

                                                                                Marti Dygert, HHA