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Narainee Mangal is Named Schervier Nursing Care Center’s December 2012 “Values in Action” Award Recipient

Bon Secours New York Health System, Schervier Nursing Care Center, located in the Riverdale section of The Bronx, is proud to announceNarainee Mangal, certified nursing assistant (CNA), as the December 2012 Values in Action award winner.

The prestigious Values in Action award is given monthly to an employee that embodies Schervier’s core values, consistently providing  the highest quality of service to residents and the community, and often goes beyond their call of duty.  Mangal, a dedicated member of Schervier’s nursing department, has earned the utmost respect from residents and staff members alike, due to her compassionate and genuine nature and undivided commitment to truly providing “good help to those in need.”

“Narainee is a perfect example of how each of us is called to happily live the mission and values of the Sisters of Bon Secours,” said Stephen Kazanjian, Director of Mission at Schervier. “Humble, professional, and a true problem-solverwho can work out even the most difficult of situations, Narainee always cares for our patients with sincerity and a positive attitude.”

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Mangal was selected for the award based on nominations from her peers. She was recognized as December’s Values in Action award recipient at a ceremony held on Tuesday January at 8, 2013, where she was presented with a certificate of excellence and a small gift.

“Narainee is a role model for other CNA’s at Schervier,” said Olivia Babol-Ibe, Director of Nursing at Schervier. “An extremely devoted employee at Schervier, Narainee proved to be a true team player, especially in the midst of Superstorm Sandy, when she worked collaboratively with her colleagues to ensure safety and comfort for all of our residents.”

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About Bon Secours New York Health System

Bon Secours New York Health System is part of Bon Secours Health System Inc., a not-for-profit Catholic health system headquartered in Marriottsville, Md.

Schervier Nursing Care Center is located in the Riverdale section of The Bronx, and is part of Bon Secours New York Health System, whose mission is to bring compassion to health care and to be “good help to those in need.”Bon Secours New York’s mission is carried out through the services and programs of SchervierNursingCareCenter, Schervier Short-Term Rehabilitation in Riverdale, Schervier Respite Care, Schervier Center for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care, Schervier Home Care, Schervier Cardio/Pulmonary Sub-Acute Care, the BonSecoursCenter for Research in Geriatric Care and the Schervier Apartments. Information about Schervier and Bon Secours New York may be obtained from the Admissions Office at 2975 Independence Avenue in Riverdale, by calling (718) 548-1700, and at www.scherviercares.org.

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