Staff at Clatsop Care

Administrator Anita Schacher, NHA
Anita has been with Clatsop Care Center since 1983 (Administrator since 1991) and has a Gerontology/Social Services background. She is ultimately responsible for the total operation of the entire district. Anita reports directly to the Board of Directors. Her office is located on the 2nd floor, room 214.

Director of Nursing Services Allison Sansom, RN BSN

Allison has the responsibility for 3rd and 4th floor residents, including Intermediate and Skilled Care , and for the Nursing Personnel assigned to these levels. Allison was the administrator for Clatsop Retirement Village for 4 years. Her office is now at Clatsop Care Center room 412.

Resident Care Manager, Joan Hansen, RN and Heather Stratton, RN
Both are Registered Nurses and each is responsible for resident assessments, care plans, and coordinating resident care and admissions with all departments. office is located on the third floor next to the nursing station, room 308. At Clatsop Care Center.

Charge Nurse
Each shift has an assigned Charge Nurse. In the absence of other department heads, the Charge Nurse has the responsibility for total operations within the facility. The Charge Nurse oversees all aspects of resident care and nursing employee supervision.

CNA Training Director Kathy Wigutoff

Teaches and oversees the certification of skilled nursing staff to become Certified Nursing Assistants. Her office is on the 2nd floor room 213.

CNA's

Hard work in a sometimes fast paced environment. The staff members who fill these positions are the core of patient care operations. Whether they have been working here 10 years or 2 months all are very much appreciated for their caring diligent effort.

Physical Therapy Department
There is a wide range of services available including Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy. We have therapy services available 5 days a week for our residents. The therapy dept. is in the south wing of the second floor in room 228.

Clinical Records Jenny Gildner
An employee for more than 8 years, Jenny maintains all Clinical Records, coordinates Physician visits, writes discharge summaries, conducts routine audits of Clinical Records. Her office is located on the second floor, room 208.

Business Office Manager Heidi Roberts

Heidi has been with the Health District since 2000. Originally at the Clatsop Bridges location in medical records she has filled a variety of positions. She has been in her current position of Business Office Manager since June 2007. Her office is room 202 on the 2nd floor.

Social Services Directors, Jerry Olson & Ann Treend
With experience in geriatric social work, both have the responsibility for the psychosocial well-being of our residents. Jerry's office is located on the 2nd floor, room 212. Ann's office is on the 4th floor room 418.

Activities Director Bonnie Murphy works with the residents at Clatsop Care Center since 2002providing interesting programs and activities as well as outings on the districts bus, trips to the local shopping mall as well as site seeing and eating out.

Dietary Supervisor Beverly Hilferty
Our Dietary Department provides excellent meals and nourishment for our residents and Bev is responsible for managing the daily operations and staff in this department. Bev started as a Kitchen Aide in 1985. Her office is located in the Dietary Department on the first floor and she works weekdays between 6:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

District Maintenance Director Roger Sansom
An employee since 2003, Roger has the responsibility for the internal and external plant operations, maintenance, laundry and housekeeping services and care of the grounds. He also coordinates our Fire, Disaster and Safety plans. Roger's office is located on the first floor, room 111.

Computer Tech Michael Kerwin

Mike started as a Certified Nursing Assistant in January 1998. He has filled a variety of positions since that time. Currently he manages all computer systems, website, and phone systems for the Health District.

His office is in room 204 at the 16th Street location.

Volunteer Coordinator Mandy Brenchley

Mandy joined Clatsop Care Center in January 2006 to help recruit volunteers and boost resident activities. She has worked over six years in the non-profit sector with experience in volunteer recruitment, fund development, and community relations. Her office is located on the second floor in room 210. volunteer@clatsopcare.org

Front Desk Manager
Bev Crosby can be found at the front desk located at the second floor entrance at our 16th Street location and is available to answer your inquiries or direct you to appropriate personnel.

This list contains just a handful of the many, caring employees at Clatsop Care Center.
We encourage you to approach any on of our staff with your questions or concerns and they will direct or assist you.