Congratulations to Donna Carman, Direct Support Professional (Dover) for being selected as NHR’s Employee of the Month for December!

Donna’s nomination read as follows:

Donna always puts the needs of the house first. She has been employed with New Horizons for 23+ years. Donna’s compassionate caring of the ladies at Dover has enhanced their quality of life in their home. Time and time again, Donna has sacrificed time with her own family in order to help with the care of folks while they are hospitalized or needing medical support. While working at Dover house, Donna has provided the consistency and reliability that enhances the lives of the women at the house by providing them with the feeling that they matter and are important. The ethics that guide Donna, benefit not only the residents of the house, but also the other staff. Doing the right thing is always uppermost in conversations with Donna regarding any issues or problems that may arise in the course of a day. Every day Donna comes to work and strives toensure that she is giving the women at Dover house the opportunities to live theirbest life and the ability to choose opportunities that might enhance their lives

Donna will receive a $50 VISA gift card for being selected Employee of the Month. Please thank and congratulate Donna when you see her!

Congratulations to Direct Support Professional Raphael Agolla for being selected as NHR’s Employee of the Month for November!

Raphael’s nomination read as follows:

I would like to nominate DSP Raphael Agolla for Employee of the Month! Raphael is a great employee here at Cream Street. He is appreciated for all the hard work he does and for always helping out when needed, flexing his hours to the needs of the house. Raphael is kindhearted and takes good care of the individuals here at Cream Street. We appreciate him working here tirelessly so the people at Cream Street can live their best lives. Thanks for all you do Raphael! We love that you are part of our Team, keep up the good work !

Raphael will receive a $50 VISA gift card for being selected Employee of the Month. Please thank and congratulate Raphael when you see him!

Congratulations to Samantha Gray, DirectSupport Professional (Pinewood) for beingselected as NHR’s Employee of the Month for October!

Samantha’s nomination read as follows:

I would like to nominate Samantha Gray, DSP at the Pinewood Residence for Employee of the Month. Sam is an amazing DSP! Always very patient, respectful and she has this calming energy that just shines every time she walks through the door at work. Sam has been very flexible with her schedule and helps out whenever possible. The folks at Pinewood always look forward to seeing her and she is a definite asset to our team.

Samantha will receive a $50 VISA gift card for being selected Employee of the Month. Please thank and congratulate Samantha when you see her!

Congratulations to Direct Support Professional Brian Uhrig for being selected as NHR’s Employee of the Month for September!

Brian’s nomination read as follows:

I would like to nominate Brian Uhrig, DSP from Deer Run, for Employee of the Month. Brian goes above and beyond to ensure the people residing at Deer Run are out having fun and has implemented a game and movie night in the house. He makes sure they are having fun and will joke around with them. He lets them know that he is listening by actually listening, not just hearing them. Brian is always up for a dinner trip or lately the races at Orange County Speedway in Middletown with any of the guys and they really enjoy going. Brian will plan the trip from beginning to end. He will even anticipate what it may cost to purchase if they see something they want to purchase. Brian makes sure they have the funds by requesting the funds from the Coordinator. The team at Deer Run are just a fabulous group and all have their own special gift to hand to the residents in order to make their life enjoyable. Brian really knows the 8 gentlemen at Deer Run and take care of what they need at the moment and looks ahead to help with future requests. He should be the Employee of the Month. [Brian was subsequently promoted to Administrative Counselor at Jansen Road—where he continues his good work.]

Brian will receive a $50 VISA gift card for being selected Employee of the Month. Please thank and congratulate Brian when you see him!

If you would like to nominate someone as Employee of the Month, or a team for Team of the Quarter, please submit your nominations to Diane Capizzuto at dcapizzuto@nhrny.org. Celebrate the success that is throughout NHR!