Renewed Mask Mandate, New Staff, Upcoming Events, and New Absence Forms
Asana Recovery Weekly Team Update
Here is this week’s update for Asana Recovery team members:
Renewed mask mandate for all staff
This is a reminder that masks are MANDATORY for all employees when working with staff and clients. No exceptions.
Here are a few FAQs you may have about mask and Covid-19 protocols:
What should I do if I have been exposed to Covid-19?
If you are vaccinated, there is no need to quarantine unless you develop symptoms. Watch for symptoms for 10 days after you last had close contact.
What should I do if I feel symptoms?
If you have been exposed or are feeling any symptoms please immediately notify your supervisor and coordinate with Tania to be tested with a rapid kit test.
What should I do if I tested positive for Covid-19 with a rapid kit test?
Please immediately notify your supervisor. They will send you to our lab to get a PCR test completed.
What should I do if I test positive for Covid-19 with a PCR test?
If you tested positive for Covid-19 you will need to stay home for 5 days and isolate yourself from others. Isolation may end after 5 full days if you are fever free for 24 hours and your symptoms are improving. If you are severely ill with Covid-19, you should isolate for at least 10 days.
Where do I get the PCR test for Covid pay?
You can access a PCR test at the following location:
2525 N Grand Ave, Suite J-K, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Hours are Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm, and Saturday, 8am - 1pm
Will I be paid for the time I am off?
As of February 4th, 2022, the State of California is offering supplemental Covid pay. This pay is retro to January 1, 2022. To qualify, you are required to get a PCR test at our lab.
New members of the Asana Recovery team
We would like to welcome new members of staff!
Steven Porter - Behavioral Health Technician
Happiness to Steven is helping others and making them smile. He enjoys music, movies, walking along the beach, and spending time with his loved one and their cat, Wishbone.
He got started in the addictions industry because of the environment. Steven says, “I love to be of service, especially to those who are struggling with addiction.” He also said he wants to give back what was so freely given to him. Before working in the industry, he studied at CSUS for Science & Engineering, graduating in 2016.
At Asana Recovery, Steven works as a Behavioral Health Technician. He can be found working with clients toward their overall heath, helping them schedule medical appointments, and overseeing their progress. He also works closely with medical staff and ensures clients are informed about their detox medications.
Steven believes that you can't think your way into right living, but you can live yourself into right thinking.
Cody Blair- Behavioral Health Technician
Cody is currently studying at UEI in the Medical Assistant program and is top of his class. At Asana Recovery, he is a Behavioral Health Technician, working with both clinical staff and clients. He provides assistance with medications, appointments, and observations. He also helps ensure clients have what they need to be comfortable during their time in the program.
Him and his wife enjoy going on weekly hikes, and they have an amazing rescue dog named Taco. Cody comes from a very large family, and is the youngest of six brothers and seven sisters.
Happiness to Cody is helping others find their purpose in life. He got started in the addictions industry because he is in recovery himself. He says, “I finally found my true meaning and purpose in life and wish to share the knowledge I've learned with others on the same journey.”
Cody believes in finding the positivity in life. He says, “If you're having a bad day just remember it's never too late to restart your day.”
Staff absence forms
A new form has been developed to better organize the HR notification process when employees are absent from work. This form must be completed within 72 hours of your absence.
Employees also must notify their direct supervisor when unable to come to work for any reason. The absence form is located within the Asana Recovery bookmarks.
Upcoming kickball event
Please join us for an upcoming staff event! We are hosting a Clients vs. Staff kickball game!
When: February 25th, 11am - 4pm
Where: Sunset Ridge Park, 4850 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA, 92663
Please contact Venus or Crystal with any questions. Lunch will be provided!
Local food suggestion
This weeks’ local food recommendation comes from Crystal: Super Breakfast Burrito ($8.99) at Super Pollo.
The burrito has pinto beans, cheese, two large eggs, hash browns along with the meat of your choice: bacon, chorizo, machaca, or chicken.
It is located at 1731 Superior Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627.
Breakfast is served from 8am-11am.