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Napanee woman wins workplace award
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Holly Emmons enjoys helping others.

Taking quietly on a late afternoon in June, the 39-year-old smiles when asked about her work as a Personal Support Worker at Helen Henderson Care Centre.

“I love my job. I wouldn’t be here that long if I didn’t,” she says kindly, referencing the role she has held for the past 13 years.

A loving mother of a 10-year-old daughter, Holly admits she cares deeply for her coworkers and the residents she assists at the long-term care home located in the heart of Amherstview.

“I like it when I have a few minutes to spend with my residents. I do as much extra as I can for them.”

Holly talks about the home and its people as though they’re an extension of her family who she considers her life.

“I consider a lot of my coworkers as family,” she confirms.

Asked to describe herself, Holly says she is a country girl who is happy and grateful. When she’s not working, she can be found playing baseball and spending time with her daughter.

“I’m sarcastic, but fun,” she explains with a grin.

Grateful for Holly’s good work, the accredited home named her Employee of the Month for July.


 

“Holly goes about her work very quietly and efficiently,” says Sue Reynolds, Director of Care.

“She is an amazing advocate for both her residents and her peers. This will be difficult accomplishment for Holly to accept as she tends to hide her amazing ways and push others to the forefront before herself. We are very fortunate to have Holly as part of our team.”

Surprised to win the award, Holly says she sees a future for herself at the family owned and operated home.

“I plan on staying at this job forever,” she says with conviction when asked about her aspirations and goals.

“I have a lot of dreams. I want to live on the water someday. I love to fish.”

Helen Henderson Care Centre is grateful for the compassionate health care of Holly Emmons. To learn more about living or working at our home, please call 613-384-4585.

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