We think Blossom Hill Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are amazing. Below are just a few spotlighted employees who embody our motto, "love is the quality of care."
Read MoreThank you DSPs! The individuals at Blossom/Haven House, Center Ridge House, and Parma Houses wanted to say, "thank you!" for DSP Week 2021.
Read MoreBlossom Hill is grateful to Westlake Mayor Dennis M. Clough, Parma Mayor Tim DeGeeter, and North Royalton Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz for issuing official Proclamations to recognize DSP Week September 12-17. Direct Support Professionals, or DSPs, are the primary care providers for individuals with developmental disabilities. They are often tasked with assisting with their most intimate needs. DSPs work tirelessly to...
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Blossom Hill Celebrates Direct Support Professionals During “DSP Week”Local Nonprofit Organization Joins Nationwide Week of Recognition for Caregivers of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities September 12, 2021 (WESTLAKE, OHIO) –Blossom Hill, Inc. is pleased to kick off the nationally-recognized Direct Support Professionals Week, September 12 through 18. Direct Support Professionals – or DSPs – are caregivers specifically trained...
Read MoreBy Christine Oehlstrom, Nursing Supervisor at Center Ridge House When my son was little, he was in and out of the hospital a lot. Out of literally hundreds of nurses there are three that I will remember forever. Looking back the reason they meant so much to me is because they made me feel my son was safe and that’s...
Read MoreJuly 15, 2021 – Blossom Hill leadership and board members were proud to honor staff members at a picnic on Thursday, July 15. “Our staff members are our greatest asset,” Lisa Kristosik, CEO of Blossom Hill, told the approximately 40 guests at the picnic dinner. Staff enjoyed a substantial spread provided by the board members and leadership team. Because Blossom...
Read MoreMay 6, 2021 – Blossom Hill, Inc. kicked off Nurses Week 2021 with a special luncheon on Thursday, May 6. The event included lunch from the local Italian eatery, Dina’s, games, and handmade gifts from the individuals with assistance from the staff to recognize and honor the nurses at Blossom Hill. Blossom Hill’s four facilities accommodate individuals with developmental and...
Read MoreMay 1, 2021 – Blossom Hill, Inc. received further supplemental COVID-19 relief funding from the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) to help families and individuals who are part of Blossom Hill’s Supported Living Program, also known as Homemaker Personal Care (HPC), where family members are trained by Blossom Hill to take care of their loved ones with disabilities in their...
Read MoreFebruary 17, 2021 - Although an in-person gathering was not feasible this year because of COVID-19, Blossom Hill staff and board members gathered virtually to celebrate staff milestone anniversaries that spanned from 5 to 30 years with the organization. Executive Director Lynne Urbanski said, “I am so proud to work with all the people being honored tonight. They exemplify our...
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