Middlewoods of Newington Employee is Honored by United Methodist Homes!

Joshua Andrews, an employee at Middlewoods of Newington Assisted Living Community, was recently recognized by United Methodist Homes (UMH) as a winner of the organization’s annual Values in Action Award! The award, presented at UMH’s annual Employee Recognition Celebration dinner on October 24th, is given in recognition of employees who have demonstrated extraordinary behavior that exemplifies the organization’s core values of Respect, Spirituality, Excellence, Collaboration, and Stewardship. All employees are eligible to be nominated or to nominate any of their team members and are encouraged to do so for any co-workers who demonstrate any or all of these core values. One individual from each of United Methodist Homes communities is chosen to receive the award and Joshua Andrews, a staff member in the dining services department at Middlewoods of Newington, was chosen to receive this year’s award. He was recognized with a monetary award and a trophy and praised by his supervisor, Executive Director, Kathy Braga, for his outstanding character and service.

Andrews was nominated for the award for his caring and respectful approach to residents and staff. His co-workers describe him as compassionate, personable, one who takes pride in his appearance while serving the residents, and always willing to offer a hand as he completes his tasks. Andrews began working for Middlewoods of Newington when he was just a teenager in 2004 and has grown to take on new responsibilities in multiple departments, all the while still taking the time to get to know each resident and care for them individually.  With quiet grace and an easy and kind manner, Josh truly embodies the mission, vision, and values of United Methodist Homes and is a special member of the Middlewoods team. Congratulations, Josh! Middlewoods of Newington is owned and operated by United Methodist Homes. For more information about the great team of staff at Middlewoods of Newington, visit our website at www.middlewoodsofnewington.org.