Texas Children’s President and CEO Mark A. Wallace is committed to meeting every employee at Texas Children’s, and one way he does that is during his new employee reception.
This past reception was filled with team spirit, Texas Children’s pride, and a high-energy atmosphere as the reception has been re-branded into a New Employee Pep Rally! During the Pep Rally, new employees had the opportunity to hear from and meet Wallace while celebrating Texas Children’s employees, staff and culture.
The pep rally style reception falls in line with Texas Children’s recently rebranded new employee orientation called Texas Children’s Hi.
More than 500 new employees were invited to attend the Pep Rally on November 27 and from the moment team members arrived, they shared their excitement to be with Texas Children’s! Red foam fingers, megaphones, and pom-poms helped fire up team spirit, while pictures of each Texas Children’s Hi class scrolled like a virtual “Yearbook” for all attendees to enjoy.
New employees, leaders, and assigned “buddies” mixed, mingled, and snapped selfies around the room. To close the event, team captain – Wallace – celebrated what our team had accomplished and what’s ahead as our one amazing team keeps growing!
Congratulations 2017 Armadillo Class!
March 21, 2017
Brooke Mulkey of Orthopedic Surgery, is the latest Texas Children’s Super Star employee. “Working in pediatrics is unique. You are challenged daily with the needs of the patient and their family.” Read more of her interview below and find out how you can nominate a Super Star.
Your name, title and department. How long have you worked here? Brooke Mulkey, RN, BSN, CPN, clinical program coordinator in Orthopedic Surgery. I have worked for Texas Children’s for five and a half years.
What month are you Super Star for? December 2016
Tell us how you found out you won a super star award. My Practice Administrator called a meeting and announced the award to me and the clinic.
What does it mean to be recognized for the hard work you do? How has the organization helped you achieve your personal and professional goals? I am honored to be recognized for the hard work.
What do you think makes someone at Texas Children’s a super star? Working in pediatrics is unique. You are challenged daily with the needs of the patient and their family. It also is equally rewarding. A Super Star employee goes beyond what is expected, anticipates the need of patients, families and even their coworkers.
What is your motivation for going above and beyond every day at work? I enjoy helping people and I believe every patient deserves the best care possible.
What is the best thing about working at Texas Children’s? Working with people who share my same passion.
What does it mean to you that everyone at Texas Children’s is considered a leader? What is your leadership definition? A leader is someone who goes above and beyond what is expected. Someone who has the ability to recognize problems and create solutions.
February 21, 2017
More than 600 employees and staff with 12,480 combined years of Texas Children’s service and expertise were honored last week at the organization’s 29th Annual Employee Recognition Celebration.
Held on February 14 at the Bayou Event Center, Valentine’s Day provided the perfect opportunity to celebrate the heart of Texas Children’s past, present and future and recognize our long-time honorees and award recipients for their continued passion and commitment to the mission of Texas Children’s.
“There is a lot of love and dedication in this room today,” said Human Resources Senior Vice President Linda Aldred. “There is more history here today than we can probably imagine when we think about the stories and the milestones we have accomplished together.”
Inside a large ballroom decked out in lavish decor, students from Houston’s Parker Elementary Chorus serenaded the crowd before the awards presentation got underway.
After lunch, each honoree was led down a red carpet and onto a stage where President and CEO Mark A. Wallace, Physician-in-Chief Dr. Mark W. Kline and Texas Children’s Board of Trustee member Michael Linn shook their hands and thanked them for their 15, 20, 25, 30, 40 and 45 years of service at Texas Children’s.
In addition to long-time honorees, the ceremony recognized recipients of the Best of the West, Mark A. Wallace Catalyst Leadership, Smiles and Super Star awards.
“All of you have been such a powerful part of Texas Children’s growth and development,” Wallace said. “Because of your infinite passion for the mission of Texas Children’s, we are able to reach more children and women beyond the Texas Medical Center and even beyond the great state of Texas.”
Christina Atiba, a nurse in the Pulmonary Adolescent Endocrine Unit, has worked at Texas Children’s for 25 years and loves her job. While she enjoys taking care of children, she admires the organization’s commitment to advancing the educational and professional development opportunities for employees.
“The hospital has a developmental plan for every employee, and the sky is the limit at Texas Children’s,” Atiba said. “You can be whatever you want to be and they support you every way they can.”
The annual event was a day to celebrate accomplishments and honor those who have done so much to carry out the values and the mission of Texas Children’s to ensure we meet the health care needs of our patients and their families.
“We will always be grateful for your commitment and hard work, and we will always recognize you,” Aldred said. “We will always celebrate you in everything we have achieved together.”
Congratulations to all of our honorees!
Click here for a copy of the event’s program, including a complete list of honorees. Click here to watch the photo gallery.
December 20, 2016
Luis Rauda, October 2016 Employee
Luis Rauda of The Center for children and Women – Greenspoint, is the latest Texas Children’s Super Star employee. “What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” Read more of his interview below and find out how you can nominate a Super Star. Your name, title and department. How long have you worked here? Luis Rauda, Medical Assistant for the Pediatrics Team. I’ve been with Texas Children’s for about two years. (I was hired in February 2014)
What month are you Super Star for? October 2016
Tell us how you found out you won a super star award. My colleagues surprised me, and I was terrified.
What does it mean to be recognized for the hard work you do? How has the organization helped you achieve your personal and professional goals? A person who feels appreciated will always do more than what is expected. With that being said, I always feel appreciated by my family at The Texas Children’s Center. What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals. Overall, this organization has not only helped me achieve personal and professional goals, it also has molded me into the person I am today.
What do you think makes someone at Texas Children’s a super star? Personal Initiative – A person with personal initiative is self-starting and proactive; works independently of outside influence or control. This also can be applied in Teamwork.
What is your motivation for going above and beyond every day at work? Self value and quality. The quality of an individual is reflected in the standards they set for themselves.
What is the best thing about working at Texas Children’s? Texas Children’s is a place where one can self-improve endlessly, both professionally and personally.
What does it mean to you that everyone at Texas Children’s is considered a leader? What is your leadership definition? True Leaders don’t create followers… they create more leaders. What better way to lead than to lead by example?
Anything else you want to share? I’m not quite sure how I got picked to be a super star, but I believe that my entire family at The Center for Children and Women (Greenspoint and Southwest Location) are all super stars as well. Without them, I wouldn’t have been able to reach “super star status.” They allow me to be my best self and reach my full potential on a daily basis. For that reason, they also should be recognized. Please and thank you.
December 13, 2016
Texas Children’s employees enjoyed the hospital’s beloved holiday bread and wassail tradition earlier this month. Hosted by the Human Resources Department, the event helps employees kick off the holiday season with camraderie and joy. Please view the photo gallery below to see photos of the festivities.
December 6, 2016
Tyrise Hawkins, November 2016 Employee
Tyrise Hawkins of Supply Chain, is the latest Texas Children’s Super Star employee. “My motivation is coming in every morning and seeing the kids I am here to help.” Read more of his interview below and find out how you can nominate a Super Star. Your name, title and department. How long have you worked here? Tyrise Hawkins. Supply Chain Tech 3, Supply Chain. 22 years.
What month are you Super Star for? November 2016
Tell us how you found out you won a super star award. I thought I was at a department staff meeting until I saw all my coworkers, Leadership and a cake on the table that had Super Star Tyrise Hawkins on it.
What does it mean to be recognized for the hard work you do? How has the organization helped you achieve your personal and professional goals? It feels good! I still can’t believe I was picked for this award. I just love Texas Children’s Hospital and what I do. My reward is making my customers and families happy. What is needed for my customers when their patients arrive, it has already been delivered to the department. The organization has help me achieve my goals by receiving good coaching from my leadership. Also they always ask for my feedback on issues concerning the Clinical Care Center.
What do you think makes someone at Texas Children’s a super star? Just be yourself and treat people the way you want to be treated. That is a super star.
What is your motivation for going above and beyond every day at work? Coming in every morning and seeing the kids I am here to help. When you see some of the parents remember you: They might not know your name, but they never forget your face. Also when they tell you, ‘Every time I come here and see you, you are always happy.’ That motivates me even more.
What is the best thing about working at Texas Children’s? Everything about Texas Children’s is the best.
What does it mean to you that everyone at Texas Children’s is considered a leader? What is your leadership definition? You just answered it. Everybody here is a leader, and family. When you are down, there is a coworker, leadership, or someone who is going to say something to pick you up.
Anything else you want to share? Thank you Texas Children’s for giving me 22 years of service. I will be here for 22 more.
August 30, 2016
View a testimonial from Assistant Vice President of Information Services John Henderson about what it’s like to work at Texas Children’s.
