Sweet Brook recognizes employees during National Nursing Home Week

12:00AM / Friday, May 19, 2006Print Story | Email Story

Sweet Brook Transitional Care and Living Centers in Williamstown celebrated National Nursing Home Week during the week of May 14-20, holding numerous activities throughout the week to recognize employees. Each day a special event was held to thank staff for their care and dedication to the residents. Residents also recognized staff by distributing thank you cards and carnations and hosting two afternoon socials with refreshments for staff that included s ice cream rolls and an appreciation cake. An employee recognition program was held at Sweet Brook on Thursday, May 17. David Laplante, President of NBH Elder Care and Rick Palmisano, President and CEO of Northern Berkshire Health Care, distributed service awards. Service awards were given to Susan Bourell, Jennifer Bushika, Patricia Girard, Paul Jangrow, Joyce Loncto, Lisa Morehouse, Nancy Shartrand, Regina Therrien, Fern Tucker and Nancy Vallieres for 15 years of services; to Ivy Dustin and Joan Niles for 10 years of service; and to Judy Bombardier, Tanya Carey, Francis Charron, Gary Charron, Emma Morin and Carolyn Shaw Dushaney for five years of service. Perfect attendance awards were presented by Administrator Suzanne Anair and Financial Services Manager Carol Rand to Elaine Baker, Ilene Bump, Nathan Cariddi, Lisa Dix, Jean Doyle, Ivy Dustin, Gloria Gwozdz, Eunice LaPier, Martha Leja, Laurie Prieto, Ann Shartrand, Nancy Shartrand, Sharon Soldato, Carol Sunn, Kristy Vincent, and Darcy Westall. Jane Edge, Director of Rehabilitation Services, coordinated the drawings for gift certificates to area restaurants and supermarkets. In presenting the awards, Laplante and Palmisano said that they were very grateful to all staff for their outstanding level of commitment to Sweet Brook and its residents. "We are so pleased to be here to present these awards to Sweet Brook's dedicated staff," said Laplante. "Our residents continue to benefit from your loyalty and hard work and each employee contributes to Sweet Brook's ongoing success in their own way." Employees who were being honored for years of service received a special gift. All staff members received a token of appreciation from the management team. Drawings for prizes were held throughout the week and a gas grill complete with dishes, silverware and cooking utensils was awarded to one lucky employee whose name was drawn.

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