February 2025 OWL Award Recipients
Published on: April 21, 2025
Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce its outstanding workers in long term care (OWL) Award recipients for February 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Mercy Goodridge at Samaritan Summit Village and Food Service Worker Chad Wilson at Samaritan Keep Home won the OWL Award for their respective facilities.
Goodridge was nominated for the OWL Award by a resident who expressed their appreciation:
“She cares about the details. She is the most gentle and caring person I know. She is patient.”
Wilson was nominated for the OWL Award by a fellow caregiver who said:
“Chad shows up every day and gives his all to improve our residents’ meals and lives. His caring nature and dedication make him a valuable employee.”
Goodridge and Wilson received certificates and appreciation tokens during recognition ceremonies at their respective facilities.
These awards will be presented throughout the year. Patients, families, and colleagues can submit nominations at any time. To nominate someone or to learn more about the Samaritan DAISY, BEE, and OWL Awards, please visit www.samaritanhealth.com/daisy-bee.
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Pictured here, from left to right, are February 2025 OWL awardees Mercy Goodridge, CNA, and Chad Wilson, Food Service.
About Samaritan’s Long Term Care Services
Caregivers at Samaritan Summit Village and Samaritan Keep Home provide round-the-clock skilled nursing care and significant assistance with the activities of daily life. Nursing homes have nursing staff on duty 24 hours a day to help individuals meet their daily physical, social and psychological needs. A licensed physician supervises each resident’s care and therapy, including speech, occupational, and physical therapy are available to provide rehabilitation services. Samaritan Summit Village also offers Assisted Living with six neighborhoods and apartments that are comfortable, functional, and safe. This facility is for those who need a little extra help while continuing an independent lifestyle.