Kerry Sinikivi (middle) was presented with the 2020 Essential Pieces Award at the North Renfrew Health Campus’s annual Employee Recognition Event. Pictured here, from left to right, is Four Seasons Lodge Administrator – Janna Hotson, award winner – Kerry Sinikivi, and Four Seasons Lodge Director of Care – Allison Lepack.
On February 7, 2020, the Deep River and District Hospital, the Four Seasons Lodge and the North Renfrew Family Health Team hosted the annual Employee Recognition Event where the staff service and peer recognition awards are presented. Richard Bedard, President & CEO, expressed his thanks to staff for their ongoing support and was pleased to honour the “outstanding actions that contribute to an overall exceptional experience for our patients and residents”. Bedard highlighted that, “the increase in nominations for the peer recognition award this year shows just how dedicated [the staff] are to ensuring our patients and residents have an excellent compassionate health care experience”. Dick Rabishaw, Board Chair, expressed his thanks to staff for making the organization a place we can all be proud of. Rabishaw noted that, “this past year, we were Accredited with Exemplary Standing, which is a tremendous accomplishment that would not have been possible without the contributions made by each individual staff member”. The new Essential Pieces Award, formerly known as the Ernie Mielke Award, is presented to an employee who has been nominated by their peers in recognition of their demonstration of the Mission, Vision and Values of the organization. This year, the award was presented to Kerry Sinikivi, a Registered Practical Nurse who goes above and beyond to care for our patients and residents. Janna Hotson, Administrator for the Four Seasons Lodge, expressed that, “Kerry exemplifies the criteria outlined for the Essential Pieces Award, as she has demonstrated professionalism and excellence in delivering service, and above all, has demonstrated compassion and caring in her practice”. Kerry first joined the organization as a nursing student, and has since worked as a Personal Support Worker and a Registered Practical Nurse on both the Medical Floor and in the Four Seasons Lodge. Acting in various rolls, Kerry has consistently demonstrated what it means to be an essential piece of the care team. Kerry has taken a lead in the change efforts in the Four Seasons Lodge, championing the move to a person-centered care approach by volunteering her time as a Lodge at Home Project Advisor to improve the resident and family experience.
The organization would like to extend congratulations to everyone who was nominated for the Essential Pieces Award. This year, nominations almost doubled compared to last year. Nominees work across the organization in various departments, from dietary, housekeeping, administration and nursing. Each of the nominees embody the organizational values of partnering and caring, among others. This year, the organization awarded 5-year pins to seven employees, 10-year pins to seven employees, a 15-year pin to one employee, and recognized two retirees who had dedicated more than 20 years to the organization.
The organization would like to recognize and say thank all those who celebrated the service milestones at the Employee Recognition Event this year.
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