Watertown, NY – Samaritan Medical Center is pleased to announce its outstanding workers in long term care (OWL) Award recipients for March and April 2025.
At Samaritan Summit Village, Gary Montondo, Assisted Living Activities Coordinator, won the OWL Award for March. Sherry Birdslow, Assisted Living Housekeeper, won the OWL Award for April.
At Samaritan Keep Home, Ashley Evans, Hospitality Aide, won the OWL Award for March. Skyler Hatch, Central Scheduler, won the OWL Award for April.
Montondo was nominated for the OWL Award by fellow caregiver Rose Busler who said:
“Our Elvis impersonator was unable to come in for our activity of celebrating Elvis Presley’s 90th birthday. Knowing that the residents were looking forward to the entertaining activity, Gary dressed up and performed for the residents. Everyone had a great time.”
Birdslow was nominated for the OWL Award by a resident who expressed how impressed they are with her willingness to go the extra mile and attention to detail. The resident said Sherry has a great personality, and goes above and beyond without being asked when cleaning their apartment and they have such a good rapport.
Evans was nominated by fellow caregiver Katrina Johnson who said:
“Ashley makes an impact with her attitude every day and it is contagious. She seeks her coworkers out just to ask about their day and see how they are doing. She creates a team atmosphere.”
Hatch was nominated by two fellow caregivers, Megan Larkins and Kerri Pellam, who said:
“Skyler’s willingness to always assist with staffing or department needs does not go unnoticed. You always have a positive attitude and greet everyone with a smiling face even when you have had a tough day.”
The awardees 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 March 2025 OWL awardees Gary Montondo and Ashley Evans, and April 2025 OWL awardees Sherry Birdslow and Skyler Hatch.
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.