May OWL award recipients

WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Samaritan Keep Home and Samaritan Summit Village announced the May 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.

Samaritan Summit Village skilled nursing fourth floor unit clerk Brenda Magee and Samaritan Keep Home Certified Nursing Assistant Jesse Corralez-Estrada both received the OWL Award

OWL award recipients :

• Samaritan Summit Village skilled nursing fourth floor unit clerk Brenda Magee; and
• Samaritan Keep Home Certified Nursing Assistant Jesse Corralez-Estrada.

Summit Village Director of Nursing Jeannette Emery nominated Magee:

“ Brenda comes in early to assist with precepting new Certified Nursing Assistants.  She communicates with staff and management to provide the best care for her residents and is respectful to families and everyone she encounters. Brenda is a great asset to the Samaritan family, and we are very happy she chose us .”

A resident’s family member who expressed gratitude for his care, concern, and thoughtfulness with the safety and comfort of their loved one nominated Corralez-Estrada.

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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