Heron Manor & Heron Woods
Team Player
For 33 years, Kim Murphy has added her unique fingerprints to the life journeys of senior adults, an often-marginalized population. She believes her residents don’t live in a facility, but rather she’s a guest in their home, an honor she doesn’t take lightly. Kim is passionate about encouraging people to fill their days with laughter, learning and joy, and is often described as the glue that holds things together, an especially difficult task during COVID. Her strengths are her creativity and ability to build a sense of community among family members, staff and those in her care. She has hosted a consortium for many years helping other activity coordinators in the West Michigan area to excel in their positions, as well. Her desire is to serve in love, and do it with grace.
Kim says, “I love synchronizing my efforts with other equally gifted people to provide ‘wow!’ service and create memory making moments for the residents I serve. At the end of the day, I love the satisfaction of knowing that as a team, we made a difference in turning daily routine into an adventure.”
Kim Murphy
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- Category: Brilliance Awards Finalists 2023
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