October 2024 OWL Award Recipients
Published on: December 19, 2024
Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce its outstanding workers in long term care (OWL) Award recipients for October 2024.
Samaritan Summit Village Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Rachel Hughes, and Samaritan Keep Home Certified Nursing Assistant Megan Catlin won the OWL Award for their respective facilities.
Hughes was nominated for the OWL Award by a family member of a Samaritan Summit Village resident who said:
“Rachel is so welcoming, and she shows my loved one great care. Knowing Rachel is there for my loved one is a true blessing.”
Catlin was nominated for the OWL Award by Samaritan Keep Home Director of Nursing, Megan Larkins, with the following statement for nomination:
“Megan is kind and compassionate. She cares for our residents as if they are her own family. She goes above and beyond to provide safe, quality care to all our residents. She is patient and gentle when she cares for our vulnerable residents with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Megan always comes to work with a smile on her face and greets our residents with a warm welcome to Samaritan Keep Home.”
Hughes and Catlin 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 here, from left to right, are October 2024 OWL awardees Rachel Hughes, CNA, and Megan Catlin, CNA.
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.