Five PPH team members awarded Schea Scholarships

Congratulations to the five recipients of the 2024 Eberhard and Helen Schea Endowment Fund for Healthcare Education Scholarship!
All five recipients say that funds from the Schea Scholarship will help alleviate costs of higher education, and that the knowledge and skills gained allow them to contribute to PPH’s mission of providing a caring senior living community that affords its residents the opportunity to achieve their highest possible quality of life.

 

Eileen Bratton – Infection Control

Eileen Bratton is PPH’s Quality Assurance and Infection Control Preventionist. A PPH team member for 30 years, Eileen is passionate about the wound healing process; she will use the scholarship funds to take a course that will increase her proficiency of skin and wound care management best practices.
“The wound certification course that I am enrolling in will allow me to enhance my skills and assist in staff education, which will help ensure high-quality resident care.”

 

Caiyah Bickley – PPH Medical Office

Caiyah Bickley is a Medical Assistant in PPH’s Medical Office.
Caiyah’s inspiration to enter the healthcare field was her mother, a social worker who devoted much of her life to helping others in her own family.
“My Mom made an impact on all people’s lives around her,” Caiyah said. “She inspired me to be selfless, always give to people in need and never give up.”
Caiyah found an appreciation for patient care during her internship at an assisted living facility, and she says that working at PPH has strengthened her desire to further her education, with the goal of enrolling in an LPN program.
“My career at PPH has made me feel closer to my career goals. I think this scholarship would help me reach my goal of becoming a nurse.”

 

Hailey Magilton – Dining Services

Hailey Magilton first joined PPH as a Wellness Center intern and currently works in the Dining Services department. Hailey is majoring in Sports Management and minoring in Education at Bryn Athyn College, where she plays on the college’s girls’ soccer and basketball teams.
After graduation, she aspires to work in sports management and open her own gym.
“Sports management is part of healthcare; enhancing my education in this field will allow me to help people stay healthy through exercise,” she said.

 

Shyla Pastore – Memory Care

Shyla Pastore is a Recreation Specialist in PPH’s Chapters Memory Care.
Shyla is enrolled in a two-year LPN program at Lincoln Technical Institute and is set to graduate this spring. Upon graduation, she plans to pursue a career in Nursing with an eventual goal of becoming an RN.
“Continuing my education has given me further knowledge and support. I aspire to eventually become an RN and continue my passion for helping people.”

 

Reem Saleh – Social Services

Reem Saleh is a Care Coordinator in PPH’s Social Services department where she serves our Pathways Skilled Nursing residents. She is currently pursuing a Masters in Healthcare Administration at Rasmussen University. The skills and experience gained as a Social Worker have given Reem a stronger understanding of patient needs and care, which she believes will be beneficial in a Healthcare Quality Improvement role.
“Having worked directly with patients and families, I may be able to provide insight into creating effective policies and procedures to ensure that patients are receiving quality care.”

 

The Eberhard and Helen Schea Endowment Fund for Healthcare Education was established in 2007 to support continuing Healthcare education programs, which promotes the overall well-being of PPH residents and staff. Since its inception, 30 employees have been awarded scholarships with a total value of $31,630.

The fund is named in honor of longtime PPH supporters, donors, and residents, Mr. Eberhard “Ebbie” and Mrs. Helen Schea. Ebbie was the manager of the PPH Board of Pensions and an emeritus member of the PPH Board of Directors, while Helen was a member of the PPH Auxiliary. The Scheas’ children, Fred Schea and his wife, Kathleen; and the late Caroline Schea Lloyd and her husband, Jim, established the endowment to honor their parents’ memory and continue the family tradition of generosity.
Recipients are chosen based on financial need, academic merit and a 500-word essay on how the Schea Scholarship will help them advance their careers in healthcare and senior services.