Unity Hospice of Greater St. Louis Names Florissant Resident Employee of the Year

ST. LOUIS – January 5, 2017 – Unity Hospice of Greater St. Louis proudly names KaSandra Hardin of Florissant, Mo., as the 2016 recipient of the Employee of the Year Award.

Hardin serves as registered nurse case manager for Unity Hospice patients residing in the Greater St. Louis area. She has demonstrated commitment to excellence in her work and dedication to her patients in the two years she has been employed with Unity Hospice.

“KaSandra exemplifies the best of who we are as a hospice provider,” states Unity Hospice Administrator Jaye Mitchum. “She is responsive to the individual needs of each patient and their families and she handles every interaction with utmost compassion, integrity and respect. It is a pleasure to recognize KaSandra as this year’s employee of the year at Unity Hospice of Greater St. Louis.”

As a registered nurse case manager at Unity Hospice, Hardin is responsible for the identification and coordination of care for terminally ill patients. She initiates and oversees the patient’s plan of care to meet the specific needs of that individual and their family to ensure peace and comfort during their time receiving care from Unity Hospice.

Hardin came to Unity Hospice with 25 years of clinical experience working within the senior care, nursing home and hospital settings. Prior to earning her nursing degree, Hardin served as a medical assistant and pharmacy technician. Later, she served as a rehab program manager and registered nurse at a St. Louis area nursing home before joining Unity Hospice.

Hardin received her associate’s degree in nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing, formerly Deaconess College of Nursing, in St. Louis. She later received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from Central Methodist University - Fayette, Mo.

A St. Louis native, Hardin devotes much of her time watching her youngest son play on the St. Louis University High School Varsity Basketball team. Her oldest son currently serves as specialist in the U.S. Army, from which he recently received The Army Achievement Medal. She also enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and exploring all the shopping that Greater St. Louis has to offer. Hardin is a current resident of Florissant, Mo.

Unity Hospice’s Employee of the Year Award recognizes employees who have demonstrated extraordinary devotion to their work and to our patients. Additionally, they must exhibit Unity Hospice’s values of compassion, honor, outreach, integrity, commitment and excellence. The employee of the year award recipient is selected by Unity Hospice supervisory staff.

For more information on the services offered at Unity Hospice of Greater St. Louis, please call 888-394-1055.

About Unity Hospice
Founded in 1992, Unity Hospice is a family owned and operated hospice and palliative care company committed to providing comprehensive care, support and education to people facing a life-limiting illness, their families and the community. Unity Hospice offers care of the highest quality by licensed and competent staff in accordance with laws & regulations and accepted standards of practice. With the dedication to make their patients comfortable, Unity Hospice provides an interdisciplinary approach to each individual and family, in which they go above and beyond everyday to meet their needs. For more information, visit www.unityhospice.com.

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