Glen Haven Manor lauds staff for milestones, retirements, graduation
NEW GLASGOW, N.S. — Glen Haven Manor’s annual staff recognition and graduation ceremony for the Glen Haven Continuing Care Assistant program was one of celebration, team spirit, pride and appreciation.
There were 42 team members who reached milestones or marked the accomplishment of graduation. The staff recognition celebration was another highlight for the 50th anniversary year, with two classes of care assistants graduating.
“At Glen Haven Manor we make it a priority to identify the right talent with the right skills and passion, pairing them with the right opportunities,” said Lisa M. Smith, CEO, and MC for the ceremonies. “We salute milestones and achievements that represent an array of contributions valuable to providing outstanding quality of life and well-being to our residents with a commitment to excellence in all that we do.”
Smith noted the commitment and loyalty to the organization, residents and families that the staff with five, 10 and 15 years of service have shown. She also recognized the choice to embrace a career in long-term care demonstrated by staff with 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 years of service and the accomplishment of retirees who have concluded their work life in an occupation that serves others.
Smith offered congratulations to 11 graduates and thanked clinical instructor Bernie White, RN for his leadership of the comprehensive six-month program for both classes. Heather Shepherd, Glen Haven’s director of quality and resident care, led the graduation formalities while White, who has now retired, presented certificates to each graduate.
GRADUATES
Members of the two graduating classes are: Alicia Castonguay, Charlene McNeill, Gemma Olonan, Haley MacDonald, Irish Baual, Meaghan Williams, Miles MacDougall, Sylvia Kirwan, Tanya MacLeod, Tracie MacLeod and Trish Larade.
RETIREES
Retirees in quality and resident care included Margaret Shand, Paul Taylor and Theresa Tree, with a combined total 79 years of service.
SERVICE
Heather McCara (quality and resident care) was recognized for 40 years of service and as one of an elite group of only six Glen Haven Manor employees to achieve this milestone.
35 years – Gladys Crawly, Margaret Oakes (quality and resident care)
30 years – Judy Fraser, Lila Anderson (environmental services)
25 years – Charlene McNeill (quality and resident care). Charlene was also a Glen Haven CCA graduate
20 years – Diane Palmer (social worker), Jennie Misener, Margo Wright, Rhonda Gammon (quality and resident care), Kathleen Tracey (nutritional services)
10 years – Amy Peters, Barbie McMullin, Sonya MacNeil (quality and resident care), Erin Bryan (environmental services), Patti Weeks (nutritional services)
5 years – Bonni Krill, Angela Ward, Elisha Olding Lake, Kandace MacLaughlin, Katelyn Gillis, Leah Miller, Mary Fast, Tiffany Francis (quality and resident care); Nicole Blackwood (recreation)