Mindy Rivera
Laundry Supervisor
On Staff: 20 years
How long have you worked at St. Mary’s Home?
As of May 2020 I will have worked at St. Mary’s Home 20 years.
What is your position?
I am the Laundry Supervisor.
What does your day to day look like as Laundry Supervisor?
My day has a surprising amount of interaction with people. I’ve formed relationships with the CNA’s and they will communicate if Residents are particular about certain things that pertain to their laundry. For example, if a Resident needs a blanket back by a certain time a CNA can communicate that to me. I make sure the laundry for the entire home gets done including Lincoln’s (St. Mary’s Dog) bath towels. Essentially if it’s not nailed down and can be washed they send it down to me.
What do you love about your job?
I love interacting with everyone around the Home. It truly does feel like a home and I really love the sincerity of the mission within St. Mary’s Home. The atmosphere makes what I do not feel like work. I came for a job and stayed for a home.
What is your favorite pastime?
Currently I am really enjoying working in my garden with my 3-year-old daughter. I actually just made my own pesto for the first time and it was really good.
Bunmi Adekunle
Director of Nursing
On Staff: 16 years
How long have you worked at St. Mary’s Home?
I moved to Chicago in 2004 from Nigeria and have worked at St. Mary’s Home since. I worked as a CNA in St. John of God before getting my LPN in 2009 and then my RN in 2010.
What is your position?
I have been the Director of Nursing since 2016.
What does your day to day look like as the Director of Nursing?
As the Director of Nursing, my job is to help the sisters with direct caregiving and nursing care supervision.
What drew you to St. Mary’s Home?
When I came to the United States and began school to become a CNA, I participated at St. Mary’s Home in one of my clinical courses.
What do you love about your job?
It wasn’t until I began school to become a CNA when I became interested in caring for the elderly. I have found that it is what truly brings me joy. I love being a part of the Resident’s lives and getting to know each one of them personally.
What was your favorite home-cooked meal growing up?
Jollof rice! It is a well-known Nigerian dish made with a mixture of tomatoes and red peppers.