Local CNA Chosen for Care Initiatives’ Be Kind and Honest Award

Marsky Cano, a certified nursing assistant (CAN) at Crestview Specialty Care in West Branch received the 2018 Be Kind and Honest Award at Care Initiatives annual awards brunch Friday, Dec. 7 in West Des Moines.

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Monica Meyers Chosen as Care Initiatives’ Employee of the Year

Monica Meyers, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Certified Medication Aide (CMA)  Specialty Care, has received the Employee of the Year Award at Care Initiatives’ annual award brunch Friday, Dec. 7 in West Des Moines.

The Employee of the Year Award is given to a nominated employee who best demonstrates the company’s Mission Statement: Improving quality of life for Iowans and their families during life’s health transitions through compassionate, individualized care.

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Natalie Leewright chosen for Care Initiatives’ Be Consistent Award

Natalie Leewright, cook at Manly Specialty Care received the Be Consistent Award at Care Initiatives’ annual award brunch Friday, Dec. 7 in West Des Moines.

Leewright joined Manly Specialty Care in 2008 at the age of 16. “She is a shining star,” said Administrator Kimber Kleven. Rarely missing work, Leewright knows every aspect of the kitchen, every residents needs and preferences and is able to fill in when needed.

Leewright is the driving force behind the consistent practices that she and her coworkers have developed.

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La Porte City Specialty Care Director of Nursing Earns Always Improve Award

Ambre Benson, Director of Nursing at La Porte City Specialty Care, received the Care Initiatives Always Improve Award at Care Initiatives’ annual awards brunch Friday, Dec. 7 in West Des Moines.

The award is given to a Care Initiatives employee who embodies the company’s core value to always seek out ways to improve quality in every way.

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