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The Maine Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program honors Maine's
Outstanding Direct Care Workers

In September 2011, the Ombudsman Program held its 9th Annual Excellence In Long-Term Care Awards event at the Blaine House in Augusta. Twenty-one of our state's direct care workers were honored with the Excellence in Long-Term Care Award.  Maine’s First Lady, Mrs. Ann LePage participated in this special event presenting awards to the workers. We were pleased to recognize the direct care workers chosen by an independent panel because of their demonstrated extraordinary leadership among their peers, dedication to resident rights and a commitment to providing excellent care. We know that every day Maine's elderly and disabled citizens rely upon the skills and caring of the workers who provide essential care to them both in their homes and in long-term care facilities. Congratulations to all the award recipients.

2011 EXCELLENCE IN LONG-TERM CARE AWARD RECIPIENTS

Norma Atherton, LPN, Phillips-Strickland House Corp., Bangor
Donald F. Beal II, Behavioral Health Professional/DSP, Port Resources, S. Portland
Deborah Benner, PSS, Mainely Elder Care, Oakland
Mildred Benner, CNA, Quarry Hill, Camden
Robin Duncklee, Program Manager, ESM-Augusta
Carol Genthner, LPN II, Cove’s Edge, Damariscotta
Susan Gilman, RN, Director of Nurses, Southridge, Biddeford
Dorothy Jowett, Assistant House Manager, Day Street Home, Kennebunk
Andrew Leighton, Med. Tech., Gorham House, Gorham
Stephanie Leighton, CNA-M, Norway Rehab & Living Center, Norway
Doreen Locke, Director of Nurses, Odd Fellows’ & Rebeckahs’ House of Maine, Auburn
Juli Mason, CNA, Orchard Park Rehab & Living Center, Farmington
Allyson Mayberry, LPN, Falmouth by the Sea, Falmouth
Madeline Morency, Dementia/Personal Care Specialist, Home Partners, LLC, Scarborough
Carolyn Rideout, Ward Clerk, Mountain heights Health Care, Patten
Arlena Ryan, RN, Residential Care Director, Maine Veterans’ Homes, Machias
Trudy Stotz, CNA Marshall Health Care, Machias
Carol Tardif, PSS II, Home Care for Maine, Farmingdale
Kate Walsh, CNA, MaineGeneral Rehab & Nursing Center-Glenridge, Augusta
Jesse Wilkins, CNA, Edgewood Rehab & Living Center, Farmington
Jon Witham, LPN/MHRT-C, Meadowview Group Home/CHCS, Orono

Thanks to our panel members who reviewed nominations made by providers from across the State:

Mary Lou Dyer, Managing Director MACSP
Helen Hanson, C.N.A., Worker Advocate, Direct Care Alliance
John Hennessy, Associate State Director for Advocacy, AARP
Elise Scala, Research Associate, USM, Muskie School of Public Service
Diana Scully, Vantage Point Consulting Services

Special thanks to the Blaine House staff for their wonderful hospitality.