Like many of her fellow staff members and residents, Elaine McCann believes in the power of prayer. It’s not uncommon to see her praying with one of her patients before, during, or after a physical therapy session.
Her devotion to God and her patients helped to earn Elaine, a physical therapy assistant, The Village at Marymount’s March Franciscan Spirit Award. Elaine has worked at The Village at Marymount for seven years, two of which were on a PRN basis. She was nominated by occupational therapist Stephanie Buckwell.
“I was so shocked when (the administrative team) presented me with the award,” Elaine said. “I thought for sure that someone else in our department was going to win it.”
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In addition to Elaine, Mary Stupczy, PT; Yvonne Lawson, OT; Tricia Smith, PTA; Al Zdesar, PTA; Gary Frounfelker, PTA; Carole Halberg, OTA (our March 2012 award winner); Valerie Robinson, rehab technician; and Kathy Kiefer, rehab technician, received nominations for the award.
“Elaine has such a great rapport with our residents and our therapy team,” said Villa St. Joseph Administrator Dan Storey. “She received plenty of very nice comments about her work with the residents and her willingness to help others.”
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Megan Percaciante, Director of Rehabilitation Services, also praised Elaine’s efforts: “She is well liked by everyone, her co-workers and the residents included. She’s very deserving of this award.”
Elaine is eligible to become the 2013 Franciscan Spirit Award Winner of the Year, which will be presented in December. The award comes with a $1,000 cash prize.