Elant Announces 2010 Spirit Of Elant Award Recipients

March 8, 2010 - PRLog -- Seven Elant employees were recently honored as recipients of this year’s Spirit of Elant Award for their outstanding dedication and commitment to Elant and its residents.

Those winners are: Paula Moore (Elant at Goshen), Lilia Marques (Elant at Brandywine), Hilda Garay (Elant at Fishkill), Akiko Fox (Glen Arden), Sharon Travis (Elant at Newburgh), Ellen Spagnoli (Elant Choice), and Sonia McLean (Elant at Wappingers Falls).

The award was created last year to recognize stellar employees who encompass the vision, mission, and values of Elant. To be eligible for the award, an employee must: be reliable, exhibit a positive and motivated attitude, demonstrate exceptional performance, and be employed with Elant for at least five years.

“This is truly a celebration of your dedication, commitment, and spirit in providing our residents, patients, and clients with the best care possible,” Elant Human Resources Vice President Catherine Lopez told recipients during a recent awards ceremony. “You all exhibit a can-do attitude and help to deliver the mission of Elant.”

Spirit winners received a catered lunch, a recognition letter, a reserved parking spot for one year, an extra day off with pay, and a special “golden” ID badge. Winners will also be honored with a plaque featuring their photograph in the lobby of their campus.

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2010 Spirit of Elant Awardees

Paula Moore
Elant at Goshen Medical Coordinator
“Paula has a way of reassuring all residents and putting them at ease. Paula is truly one-of-a-kind. She strives to make the residents feel at home with comfort and dignity. She is an asset to the organization and Elant is blessed to have her as an employee.”
Sharon Mabee
Elant at Goshen Nursing Director

Lilia Marques
Elant at Brandywine CNA
“Lilia has served our residents well for the past 33 years. She is reliable and dependable, and works cooperatively with her co-workers. She uses exceptional judgment and any time she is away, her residents tell me they miss her and can’t wait for her return.”
Maura Brennan
Elant at Brandywine Associate Administrator

Hilda Garay
Elant at Fishkill Receptionist
“Hilda establishes friendly and supportive relationships with residents and their family members. They will stop and visit with her every day. At times, I think Hilda acts as a social worker. She can be seen comforting a confused resident or one having a difficult time adjusting. The campus’s spirit begins with Hilda!”
George Michaels
Elant at Fishkill Vice President & Executive Director

Akiko Fox
Glen Arden RCA
“Akiko doesn’t have bad days. She is always smiling, always doing for others and always happy about doing it. Still, she cries when a resident passes away and attends wakes and funerals on her own time to make sure families know we care. Akiko is truly exceptional.”
Maureen Torelli
Glen Arden Vice President & Executive Director

Sharon Travis
Elant at Newburgh Human Resources Specialist &
Administrative Assistant to Elant at Newburgh Administrator
“Over the last 10 years, Sharon has demonstrated exemplary team work and dedication through both the good and the hard times. She does whatever is necessary to get the job done, and totally defines the true spirit of Elant.”
Catherine Lopez
Elant, Inc. Human Resources Vice President

“Sharon exemplifies the spirit of Elant. She is a loyal and dedicated team player who is never too busy to help a resident, family. or employee.”
Chris O’Toole
Elant at Newburgh Vice President & Executive Director

Ellen Spagnoli
Elant Choice HIV RN
“Ellen consistently seeks out the most current education available, selecting topics which will most benefit her clients. She is dedicated and humble, and seldom tires in her endeavors. Ellen’s comprehensive, confidential work has positively impacted the Dutchess County community. She is truly a great nurse.”
Anne Anderson
Director of Foster Families/HIV Program
Elant at Fishkill Home Care

Sonia McLean
Elant at Wappingers Falls CNA
“Sonia takes a positive attitude in all her assignments and takes the lead role whenever need be. She provides a calm and is the voice of reason in the very demanding job she has chosen. She clearly demonstrates that we are all here for all of the residents.”
Dana Diorio-Casey
Elant at Wappingers Falls Executive Director

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Elant, Inc., a community-based, not-for-profit organization, is a leading provider of services for older adults and chronically ill people of all ages. Elant is a comprehensive network of organizations that provides a full range of health and housing services to the Hudson Valley and beyond. On any given day, Elant serves more than 3,500 people through its network of communities, home care agencies, and services. Elant’s mission is to provide personalized, high-quality care and lifestyle options to persons of diverse generations, cultures, means, and needs.