Paige Hall, one of Saratoga Bridges 2019 Employees of the Year
Saratoga Bridges has been celebrating Direct Support Professionals (DSP’s) week Sept. 8-14, along with thousands of other agencies nationwide, in recognition of their dedicated employees who give continuous creativity, energy and passion to their positions while providing the highest level of quality services and programs.
Their valuable, faithful, committed, conscientious and appreciated DSPs ensure individuals with disabilities have more meaningful, productive, independent lives by promoting their abilities and achievements. They support individuals’ hopes and dreams as they work, volunteer and socialize throughout our community.
Truly their philosophy is that every day is full of possibilities!
Paige Hall is one of their 2019 Employees of the Year and an excellent example of a DSP who brings humor, wisdom, common sense and novel approaches to her position. As a result, she is wellloved as she certainly enriches and enhances their opportunities to succeeds in the community.
1: Tell us a little about yourself. How long have you worked at Saratoga Bridges and what was your career path to the agency?
“My name is Paige Hall. I am a mother of a handsome 2-yearold. I have worked for Saratoga Bridges coming up on 2 years. Previous to working at Sara
toga Bridges, I ran a bakery for 5 years and was a stay at home mom for 2 years. I heard about Saratoga Bridges, and jumped at the opportunity to start a career supporting 15 wonderful individuals I have in the ACE Program.”
2. What do I do at Saratoga Bridges?
“I work in a Day Program called ACE which stands for Achievement Careers Enhancements. We volunteer at local food pantries, Adopt a Soldier and many others. I had also started a hiking group to Promote a Healthier ACE.”
3. What gives me inspiration?
“What inspires me to continue my career is watching the people we support progress every day. They have become my second family and I love to see them achieve their goals and grow. The smile on their faces make every day a great day!”
4. What do you think is the message and purpose of Direct Support Professionals Week?
“I believe the purpose for this week is to recognize all the amazing opoportuniries my co-workers do each and every day that goes unrecognized in the community. Most of them go far above and beyond their work requirements. We all are teachers, a helping hand and much, much more. This week gives the staff recognition where it needs to be celebrated.”
5. What is your life like outside of work?
“My life outside of work consist of spending quality time with my family and friends. I also help out at a family-owned bakery on Saturday’s when we go to a Farmers Markets and I love to be outdoors.”