OCH recognizes staff during Nursing Assistants’ Week

By Ginny Kropf, correspondent Posted 16 June 2024 at 9:23 am

MEDINA – Orleans Community Health held a luncheon Friday to honor the dedication and hard work of their certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants and patient care technicians.

The luncheon celebrated National Nursing Assistants’ Week, which officially runs from June 13 to 16. OCH, however, observes it from Monday through Friday, said Scott Robinson, director of Marketing, Communication and Outreach.

“During the week, our organization provided numerous opportunities to recognize and appreciate the invaluable contribution of these essential team members,” Robinson said. “Each day was dedicated to acknowledging the commitment and compassion of our CNAs, PCAs and PCTs.”

The luncheon was an opportunity to further thank these team members for their contributions, Robinson added. He called these professionals the backbone of patient care, ensuring the highest quality of service and support for their patients.

“We are immensely grateful for the dedication and compassion shown by our CNAs, PCAs and PCTs,” said Kimberly Gray, chief nursing officer of Orleans Community Health. “Their hard work and unwavering commitment are vital to the health and well-being of our community.”

Nursing assistants at OCH are Taylor Best, Roberto Vega, Theresa Parker, Tina Woolley, Angela Brown, Stephanie Klumpp. Olivia Neidert, Chloe Adams, Melinda Austin, Tricia Belcher, Jennifer Belcher, Barbara Brown, Jennie Dibble, Nina Dilorenzo, Kristi Fulwell-Adams, Kimberly Hare, Avery Horn, Pamela Jones, Tina Kelley, Destiny Miller, Ashley Pietrzykowsk8i, Kayleen Schafer, Jessica Skowneski, Lorraine Stockwell, Ronnie Depaul, Trisha Horton-Fisher, Elizabeth Langendorfer, Icyst Morales, Brittany Rosario, Donnalyn Shaughnessy, Tonya Stephens Newsome, Bailey Jackson, Victoria Wilson, Leah Knab, Amy Knox, Megan Perkins, Pamela VanOrden and Christine Walczak.

Orleans Community Health extends its heartfelt thanks to all nursing assistants for their continued excellence and dedication.