Gardiner Health Care Facility staff recognized for service

By Doug Dickinson
Special to the Houlton Pioneer Times
    HOULTON — Gardiner Health Care held a week long celebration for its staff. Gardiner staff, family and residents all took part by providing gifts to all workers including a car wash, pizza party, raffles, silent auctions and special meals.
    Gardiner Health Care also organized a “Lunch and Learn” at Houlton Regional Hospital with an educational program on Dementia and Memory loss presented by Dr. Devarajan Manu, MD.
Houlton Pioneer Times photograph/Doug Dickinson
STAFF — Gardiner Health Care Facility staff members getting together to celebrate National Nursing Home Week included, from left, front row, Abbie Swallow, social service; Amy Hocking, administrator in training; Barbara Oliver, CRMA; Wendy Lynds, unit coordinator and Valerie Davenport, CNA; second row, Keely Howell, activity assistant; Connie Rackliffe, activity coordinator; Sarah Suitter, med tech; Sarah Anderson, secretary; Michelle Heath, med tech and Linda Berry, CNA; third row, Emma Boutlier, kitchen staff; Amy Cushing, kitchen staff; Donna Walker, MDS coordinator; Cindy Willette, Amanda Campbell, CRMA; Nancy Malone, charge nurse and Leslie Greenlaw, CNA.
    As part of the week long celebration, Gardiner Health Care Facility had an open house for the community to have tours of the newly renovated facility. Finished modifications include new furniture, fresh paint, new flooring, and common living areas with furniture and entertainment.
    The renovations have allowed Gardiner to provide more private rooms for individuals to receive treatment and the opportunity to recuperate in a calm environment.
    For more information or to schedule a tour of the facility, contact Gardiner Health Care Facility at 532-3323.