It's time to meet RVNA Staffer of the Week, Yhon Zuluaga!
It’s good to be Yhon Zuluaga. Because wherever he goes, there he is.
And Yhon Zuluaga is very... good... company.
Just ask his colleagues, his patients, and the world he inhabits. Yhon’s happiness, charm, and melody shine from within …. and make the world around him a happier place.
Read on.
Where did you grow up and where do you reside now?
I grew up in Medellin, Colombia. I currently live in Danbury CT.
What brought you to RVNA?
A friend of mine worked at RVNA and he told me how nice a company it was to work for. And he was certainly right.
What is your role at RVNA?
I work as a home health aide.
How long have you worked at RVNA?
I have been working at RVNA for 10 years.
What is your favorite part of your job?
My favorite part of the job is seeing a client improve and me being part of it, and also helping them with their ADL (activities of daily living). This means a lot to me.
No. I always knew I wanted a job where I helped people. It’s very rewarding to me.
What do you love to do when you’re not working?
I love to travel. I just got back from Dublin, Ireland and I really had a great time. I can’t wait to travel more.
What is your hidden talent?
I know how to dance salsa. Dancing is a big part of Colombian life and I spent my childhood dancing.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
I would travel the world and open an animal sanctuary for animals in need.
Do you have a favorite RVNA moment or story?
It’s a special moment every time I return from vacation and my clients tell me how much they missed me. I really feel that I am making a difference in their life.