Meet The Team
Meet Our Caregivers: Well Beyond OrdinaryWhether it’s taking our residents out to brunch or laughing alongside them during movie night, our caregivers bring their unique personalities to the Southwind community, offering an all-around charming experience.
Our caregivers take the time to learn meaningful details about each resident, creating a true bonding experience. They take the time to truly understand what makes our residents light up. Trusted relationships with residents blossom into friendships. From breaking out the dance moves to breaking out in song, we go to great lengths to keep our residents happy. This philosophy of personalized care makes it easier and more enjoyable for our residents to reach the goals they set for themselves.
Our Team
Caring
Organized
Productive
Jerad Langley
Administrator+
Jerad Langley has made helping seniors in need his life calling. He considers becoming a licensed Administrator one of his greatest accomplishments, and the residents and staff say he is one of the biggest sources of joy. His fun and approachable style make for a perfect fit here at Southwind.
In addition to his extensive career in healthcare, Jerad brings a strong background in long-term care to the Southwind community. He has nearly nine years of experience in Radiology from Acadia General in Crowley, and holds the following licenses: Nursing Home Administrator, Radiologic Technologist, and CT Technologist. Jerad contributes to the local community by being an active member of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists, the Louisiana Nursing Home Association, and the Vermillion Chamber of Commerce.
Attentive
Understanding
Dedicated
Kathy Domec, RN
Director of Nursing+
As the Director of Nursing, Kathy Domec truly has a heart for the elderly. She is a registered nurse with 34 years of experience in healthcare and always works hard to provide the residents of Southwind with the best quality care possible. Kathy is committed to ensuring every resident lives with dignity and meaning.
Kathy knew she wanted to be a nurse since high school. She was involved in a church youth group that volunteered at nursing homes to sing, visit, and play games with residents. During these early experiences, her passion for providing healthcare well beyond ordinary to seniors blossomed.
Compassionate
Supportive
Trustworthy
Latonya Bernard, RN
Clinical Intake Coordinator+
As Clinical Intake Coordinator, Latonya Bernard helps new residents and their loved ones transition smoothly into our community, ensuring they feel informed and supported. Her dedication to making a difference and ability to build trusted relationships foster the family-oriented environment that defines Southwind.
With more than 20 years in nursing—including 16 years in long-term care as an LPN and six years as an RN in nursing supervision—Latonya brings deep clinical knowledge and heartfelt compassion to her work. She is committed to educating families and caregivers about the care process, believing that knowledge brings comfort and clarity during challenging times. Her goal is for each family to feel confident and at peace with the decisions they make about their loved one’s care.
Latonya’s personal journey inspired her calling. At just 17, she experienced firsthand how overwhelming and isolating the lack of information can be for families—a lesson that drives her advocacy today to ensure every family feels heard, supported, and included in their loved one’s care.
Throughout her career, Latonya has served in diverse healthcare settings including the ER and ICU, various nursing homes, and as a Patient Care Manager. She earned her LPN from Louisiana Technical College and her RN from Excelsior College, and maintains certifications in CPR, ACIS, and PALS.
Outside of work, Latonya enjoys singing, listening to music, and spending cherished time with her family. She also serves in her local church leading children and youth ministries, singing on the worship team, and guiding life groups with the same warmth and care she brings to her profession.