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Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility Announces
2021 Caregivers of the Year
Published: May 31, 2022 at
05:00 p.m.
By: Press Release from Lewis County Health System
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 31, 2022
Lewis County Residential
Health Care Facility Announces 2021 Caregivers of the Year
LOWVILLE,
NY─ The Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility (LCRHCF) celebrated
National Skilled Nursing Care Week from May 9-14, 2022. The facility celebrated and honored the
many ways residents enrich their caregivers' lives and how the caregivers
enrich residents' lives through their acts of caring and kindness.
The festivities
kicked off on Monday, May 9th, with an opening ceremony to honor the 2021
Caregivers of the Year. Lewis County
Health System Chief Executive Officer Gerald R. Cayer
welcomed staff and residents and noted that "It was wonderful to
gather in person and kick-off the festivities to observe the special week."
Lewis County Board of Managers President Michael F. Young recognized the
entire skilled nursing team for providing quality care for residents and
support for families over the past year.
Lewis County Legislator Lisa Virkler
attended on behalf of the Lewis County Board of Legislators and presented a
proclamation in honor of Skilled Nursing Care Week.
During the
ceremony, the Caregivers of the Year were announced by Nursing Home
Administrator Debra Wurz, with awards distributed
by Director of Nursing Mackenzie Bellinger.
The 2021 Caregivers of the Year were: Certified Nurse Aide Wesley
Brown, Ward Clerk Dana Kaler, Occupational
Therapist Caitlin Lee, and Activities Aide Holly Farney. Residents and co-workers nominated the
Caregivers for going above and beyond to provide care and support for
residents.
"We are
fortunate to have such a dedicated team to provide safe and compassionate
care for residents," said Debra Wurz,
Nursing Home Administrator.
Other Skilled
Nursing Care Week events included: a sip n' paint and mocktail social with
music provided by DJ John Foster, popcorn and live
music by Bailey-Wix, a spa day, casino day and
bingo, and an ice cream social.
The nursing home
residents, staff, and volunteers enjoyed celebrating the commemorative week
with our residents and their family members.
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2021 Caregivers
of the Year
 
Wesley
Brown, Certified Nurse Aide Dana Kaler,
Ward Clerk
 
Caitlin
Lee, Occupational Therapist
Holly Farney, Activities Aide
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