March OWL award recipients

WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Samaritan Keep Home and Samaritan Summit Village announced the March OWL award recipients. The Outstanding Workers in Long term care award recognizes exemplary staff who support the residents, their families and the caregivers at Samaritan’s long term care facilities.

OWL award recipients:

• Suzanne Kirkpatrick, Certified Nursing Assistant, at the Keep Home;
• Gina Deline, Summit Village Assisted Living Home Health Aide;
• Stephanie Deline, Summit Village Assisted Living Home Health Aide; and
• Leila Howard, Unit Helper.

Kirkpatrick’s March OWL award nomination, read:

“ Suzanne Kirkpatrick, CNA, on the Keep Home’s 2nd floor, was highlighted for her work ethic, compassion, and care for all residents, “no matter what floor she is on.” While accepting her OWL recognition, Suzanne proudly remembered all the floors she had worked on at the organization during her more than 40 years of service at Samaritan. “

The Summit Village OWL honorees were collectively acknowledged by Neva Bossard:

“ Thanks to their quick thinking, the team ensured that Summit Village residents did not miss their beloved BINGO event one evening when there was severe weather and staffing issues. These caregivers do not typically coordinate and execute activities of this nature. She said, “this was a testament to their commitment to our residents’ overall well-being.” “

For being recognized, the OWL recipients received:

• A certificate;
• Special parking spot for a month;
• An owl pin;
• Special banner recognition;
• Badge buddy; and
• Various treats.

The OWL award will continue to be presented at each Samaritan long term care facility throughout the year and residents, families or colleagues can submit nominations at any time online .

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