November 2024 OWL Award Recipients
Published on: January 28, 2025
Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce its outstanding workers in long term care (OWL) Award recipients for November 2024.
Samaritan Summit Village dietary aide Christopher Alicie, and Samaritan Keep Home clinical dietician Shane Dudley won the OWL Award for their respective facilities.
Alicie was nominated for the OWL Award by a fellow caregiver who said:
“Chris’s teamwork is the best I’ve seen in a long time. As a dietary aide he does many things and accomplishes everything he’s asked to do, and then some. He’s always up to a challenge.”
Dudley was nominated for the OWL Award by a fellow caregiver who said:
“Shane truly cares about his residents and does his best every day. He is thoughtful, helpful and very knowledgeable in all aspects of care. He uplifts all members of the team.”
Alicie and Dudley were presented with certificates and tokens of appreciation during recognition ceremonies at their respective facilities.
These awards will continue to be presented throughout the year, and nominations can be submitted by patients, families, or colleagues at any time. To make a nomination or to learn more about the Samaritan DAISY, BEE, and OWL Awards, visit www.samaritanhealth.com/daisy-bee.
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Pictured above is Samaritan Keep Home clinical dietician Shane Dudley and Samaritan Summit Village dietary aide Christopher Alicie, winners of the November 2024 OWL Awards.
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.