Serenity Hospice Managers
Cadie Andrew, BSW, MSW, LCSW, LMT
Social Services Director
Cadie completed her undergraduate degree in Social Work at Utah State University and her Master of Social Work degree at Walla Walla University. She realized what an important role massage therapy could play in a hospice patient’s end-of-life experience while working with hospice patients in Salt Lake City, Utah. This prompted Cadie to enroll in massage school at Healing Mountain Massage School, thus incorporating Massage Therapy into her hospice work. When presented with the opportunity to move to Oregon to work at a new, innovative hospice with a focus on complementary and alternative therapies, she knew it was the right fit!
Cadie moved to Oregon in August of 2006 to become the first employee of the new Serenity Hospice. About one year later, Cadie organized the first “Serenity Helping Hands” project by asking her teammates to donate their time, outside of work hours, to assist patients with tasks that they were unable to complete on their own. Today, Serenity Helping Hands the name of a non-profit foundation that complements the vision of Serenity Hospice.
Cadie has seen Serenity Hospice blossom over the past few years and believes that Serenity’s philosophy of “patients first” allows her and her fellow Serenitarians to provide top-notch care. In her spare time, Cadie enjoys dancing, crafting - such as counted cross stitch and crochet, jogging and entering 5k races, and spending time with friends and family. She looks forward to retiring from this job, in another 40 years or so!
Angela Galinis, LMT
Complementary Alternative Modalities Manager
Volunteer Coordinator Angela Galinis studied massage at East West College of the Healing Arts in Portland, OR. She graduated in March of 2007 with over 800 hours of study including work in Deep tissue, Trigger point, and Tui na. Shortly after graduating, Angela started working at the school's professional massage clinic and eventually became a lead massage therapist at the clinic. Angela learned of hospice massage from one of her teachers while attending East West and was immediately drawn the idea of working with individuals in the end-of-life journey.
In February of 2008, Angela became a part of the Serenity Hospice team as one of their Massage Therapists. She has taken classes in geriatric and hospice massage and plans to continue her studies in order to better serve Serenity patients and their families. In addition to providing regular massage for Serenity patients and their caregivers, Angela is the Complementary Alternative Modalities manager for Serenity Hospice as well as the Volunteer Coordinator. By recruiting, training, and organizing Serenity’s amazing team of volunteers, as well as promoting Serenity’s vast array of CAM therapies, Angela allows Serenity Hospice to offer a comprehensive, holistic definition of care at end-of-life. Angela competed in the 2005 Ironman Canada Triathlon and is currently training for the 2010 Ironman Canada. Her French bulldog Moxie is her biggest cheerleader!
Ember Gard, RN, CHPN, CWCN
Patient Care Coordinator
Wound Specialist Ember grew up in the town of Ashland in southern Oregon. She started her schooling at University of Oregon as a pre-med student but quickly decided that nursing was a better fit. Ember transferred to OHSU School of Nursing, where she graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Ember joined the Serenity Team as a Case Managing Nurse in January of 2008, and in her time with Serenity she has a become a Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse as well as a Certified Wound Care Nurse.
In February 2010, Ember accepted the Patient Care Coordinator position in the Serenity Office. Although she misses seeing patients and their families on a daily basis, she is excited about the opportunity to further her nursing horizons! Ember’s daughter Aria occupies most of her free time and makes her laugh on a daily basis. When she is not working or spending time with Aria, Ember loves to read and hang out with friends. An ambitious learner, Ember hopes to one day go back to school to further her education. To learn more about Ember, check out the March 2010 newsletter.
Nicole Hauge, CNA
Hospice Aide Manager
Nicole joined the Serenity team in December of 2006 as the first (and only) Hospice Aide. She quickly became the Hospice Aide Manager, and balances her time between leading her amazing team of Certified Nursing Assistants and caring for patients herself. In January 2009 Nicole won an Award of excellence from Oregon Hospice Association, and was recognized for being the Hospice Aide representative of the 2008 OHA Dream Team. Nicole says that working with Serenity is the most challenging yet rewarding job she has ever had. She loves meeting so many new people and being able to work every day with such a caring and wonderful team.
Nicole and her husband Mike have three children: Eric, Adriauna, and James. They also live with their cat Mimi, who Nicole adopted from one of the communities where she sees patients. In addition to caring for her own family, she has years of experience caring for seniors and individuals with developmental disabilities. Nicole and her family moved to Portland from North Dakota about six years ago. When asked how she feels about the rain, Nicole says “I love it! It sure beats shoveling snow!”
Katherine Jimenez
Community Relations Director
Hailing from New England, Katherine received her Bachelor’s degree from Ithaca College in Central New York, where she studied Sociology and Gerontology. Drawn to working with older adults early in her life, Katherine came to Serenity Hospice in October 2007 from a background in Long Term Care. She has worked with seniors in community-based-care settings in a variety of capacities, spanning from direct patient care and therapeutic recreation to social services and marketing. Katherine was drawn to Serenity Hospice because of their unique holistic approach to doing business, and genuine passion for patients.
Katherine enjoys engaging with her community and feels fortunate to represent the Serenity Hospice team. She is passionate about end-of-life care and is dedicated to educating others about the benefits of hospice services. Katherine is on the Board of Directors for the Oregon Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, and is the volunteer Chair of the Portland Memory Walk. She is an advocate for Alzheimer’s patients and their families and facilitates a monthly support group for caregivers of people with dementia. Katherine and her husband enjoy traveling, gardening, and chillin’ in their backyard with their two dogs, Rexie and Whiskey.
Jack Nelson, M.Div.
Spiritual Services Director
Originally from Juneau, Alaska, Chaplain Jack is a graduate of Warner Pacific College and George Fox Evangelical Seminary. Jack is privileged to have served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 28 years as a Chaplain and to have been a credentialed minister and pastor since 1968. Jack’s wife of 42 years, Neva, passed away on October 1st, 2009 after battling breast cancer for 8 years. The last week of her life was spent under the care of Serenity Hospice, a move that Jack and Neva embraced together. Freed from pain, she was able to return home from the hospital and greet hundreds of people who came through their door to say goodbye and thank her for touching their lives with God’s love.
Jack is the proud Father of a Son and Daughter who are the parents of his four grandchildren, and who he spends as much time with as possible. He and his wife have served as Chaplains at Cherry Park Plaza in Troutdale, conducting a weekly Bible Study and serving the spiritual needs of those residents. Jack also serves as a mentor and a supporting minister for his daughter and son-in-law who have planted a new church in Southeast Portland. When asked what he loves about Serenity Hospice, Jack replied “The people. The people we are privileged to serve and the people we are privileged to serve with. Every day I discover that what my wife often said is absolutely and eternally true: ‘I am blessed and I am blessed all of the time!”
Cadie Andrew, BSW, MSW, LCSW, LMT
Social Services Director
Cadie completed her undergraduate degree in Social Work at Utah State University and her Master of Social Work degree at Walla Walla University. She realized what an important role massage therapy could play in a hospice patient’s end-of-life experience while working with hospice patients in Salt Lake City, Utah. This prompted Cadie to enroll in massage school at Healing Mountain Massage School, thus incorporating Massage Therapy into her hospice work. When presented with the opportunity to move to Oregon to work at a new, innovative hospice with a focus on complementary and alternative therapies, she knew it was the right fit!
Cadie moved to Oregon in August of 2006 to become the first employee of the new Serenity Hospice. About one year later, Cadie organized the first “Serenity Helping Hands” project by asking her teammates to donate their time, outside of work hours, to assist patients with tasks that they were unable to complete on their own. Today, Serenity Helping Hands the name of a non-profit foundation that complements the vision of Serenity Hospice.
Cadie has seen Serenity Hospice blossom over the past few years and believes that Serenity’s philosophy of “patients first” allows her and her fellow Serenitarians to provide top-notch care. In her spare time, Cadie enjoys dancing, crafting - such as counted cross stitch and crochet, jogging and entering 5k races, and spending time with friends and family. She looks forward to retiring from this job, in another 40 years or so!
Angela Galinis, LMT
Complementary Alternative Modalities ManagerVolunteer Coordinator Angela Galinis studied massage at East West College of the Healing Arts in Portland, OR. She graduated in March of 2007 with over 800 hours of study including work in Deep tissue, Trigger point, and Tui na. Shortly after graduating, Angela started working at the school's professional massage clinic and eventually became a lead massage therapist at the clinic. Angela learned of hospice massage from one of her teachers while attending East West and was immediately drawn the idea of working with individuals in the end-of-life journey.
In February of 2008, Angela became a part of the Serenity Hospice team as one of their Massage Therapists. She has taken classes in geriatric and hospice massage and plans to continue her studies in order to better serve Serenity patients and their families. In addition to providing regular massage for Serenity patients and their caregivers, Angela is the Complementary Alternative Modalities manager for Serenity Hospice as well as the Volunteer Coordinator. By recruiting, training, and organizing Serenity’s amazing team of volunteers, as well as promoting Serenity’s vast array of CAM therapies, Angela allows Serenity Hospice to offer a comprehensive, holistic definition of care at end-of-life. Angela competed in the 2005 Ironman Canada Triathlon and is currently training for the 2010 Ironman Canada. Her French bulldog Moxie is her biggest cheerleader!
Ember Gard, RN, CHPN, CWCN
Patient Care CoordinatorWound Specialist Ember grew up in the town of Ashland in southern Oregon. She started her schooling at University of Oregon as a pre-med student but quickly decided that nursing was a better fit. Ember transferred to OHSU School of Nursing, where she graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Ember joined the Serenity Team as a Case Managing Nurse in January of 2008, and in her time with Serenity she has a become a Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse as well as a Certified Wound Care Nurse.
In February 2010, Ember accepted the Patient Care Coordinator position in the Serenity Office. Although she misses seeing patients and their families on a daily basis, she is excited about the opportunity to further her nursing horizons! Ember’s daughter Aria occupies most of her free time and makes her laugh on a daily basis. When she is not working or spending time with Aria, Ember loves to read and hang out with friends. An ambitious learner, Ember hopes to one day go back to school to further her education. To learn more about Ember, check out the March 2010 newsletter.
Nicole Hauge, CNA
Hospice Aide Manager
Nicole joined the Serenity team in December of 2006 as the first (and only) Hospice Aide. She quickly became the Hospice Aide Manager, and balances her time between leading her amazing team of Certified Nursing Assistants and caring for patients herself. In January 2009 Nicole won an Award of excellence from Oregon Hospice Association, and was recognized for being the Hospice Aide representative of the 2008 OHA Dream Team. Nicole says that working with Serenity is the most challenging yet rewarding job she has ever had. She loves meeting so many new people and being able to work every day with such a caring and wonderful team.
Nicole and her husband Mike have three children: Eric, Adriauna, and James. They also live with their cat Mimi, who Nicole adopted from one of the communities where she sees patients. In addition to caring for her own family, she has years of experience caring for seniors and individuals with developmental disabilities. Nicole and her family moved to Portland from North Dakota about six years ago. When asked how she feels about the rain, Nicole says “I love it! It sure beats shoveling snow!”
Katherine Jimenez
Community Relations Director
Hailing from New England, Katherine received her Bachelor’s degree from Ithaca College in Central New York, where she studied Sociology and Gerontology. Drawn to working with older adults early in her life, Katherine came to Serenity Hospice in October 2007 from a background in Long Term Care. She has worked with seniors in community-based-care settings in a variety of capacities, spanning from direct patient care and therapeutic recreation to social services and marketing. Katherine was drawn to Serenity Hospice because of their unique holistic approach to doing business, and genuine passion for patients.
Katherine enjoys engaging with her community and feels fortunate to represent the Serenity Hospice team. She is passionate about end-of-life care and is dedicated to educating others about the benefits of hospice services. Katherine is on the Board of Directors for the Oregon Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, and is the volunteer Chair of the Portland Memory Walk. She is an advocate for Alzheimer’s patients and their families and facilitates a monthly support group for caregivers of people with dementia. Katherine and her husband enjoy traveling, gardening, and chillin’ in their backyard with their two dogs, Rexie and Whiskey.
Jack Nelson, M.Div.
Spiritual Services Director
Originally from Juneau, Alaska, Chaplain Jack is a graduate of Warner Pacific College and George Fox Evangelical Seminary. Jack is privileged to have served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 28 years as a Chaplain and to have been a credentialed minister and pastor since 1968. Jack’s wife of 42 years, Neva, passed away on October 1st, 2009 after battling breast cancer for 8 years. The last week of her life was spent under the care of Serenity Hospice, a move that Jack and Neva embraced together. Freed from pain, she was able to return home from the hospital and greet hundreds of people who came through their door to say goodbye and thank her for touching their lives with God’s love.
Jack is the proud Father of a Son and Daughter who are the parents of his four grandchildren, and who he spends as much time with as possible. He and his wife have served as Chaplains at Cherry Park Plaza in Troutdale, conducting a weekly Bible Study and serving the spiritual needs of those residents. Jack also serves as a mentor and a supporting minister for his daughter and son-in-law who have planted a new church in Southeast Portland. When asked what he loves about Serenity Hospice, Jack replied “The people. The people we are privileged to serve and the people we are privileged to serve with. Every day I discover that what my wife often said is absolutely and eternally true: ‘I am blessed and I am blessed all of the time!”
Call Serenity Hospice Today To learn more about when to consider hospice care for yourself or a loved one, or to begin our convenient intake process, call us anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - Portland: 503.639.0600 or Salem: 503.991.5228.