Dubuque CNA earns national award for quality of care
Kathy Weipert, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Dubuque Specialty Care was named the National Association of Health Care Assistants’ (NAHCA) Restorative Care Professional of the Year on June 2 at NAHCA’s national annual conference held in Des Moines.
Southridge CNA shines at national conference
Sylvia Ebot, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Southridge Specialty Care in Marshalltown received the National Association of Health Care Assistants’ (NAHCA) Professional Style Award on June 2 at NAHCA’s national annual conference held in Des Moines.
The Professional Style Award is given to a CNA or direct caregivers who set the standards for appropriate duty apparel. They dress for success and display pride in their work through their professionalism of dress and appearance.
Crestview CNA earns national leadership award
Katherine Davis, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Crestview Specialty Care in West Branch was named the National Association of Health Care Assistants’ (NAHCA) Preceptor of the Year at NAHCA’s national annual conference held in Des Moines on June 2.
The CNA chosen for this award must have successfully trained new nursing assistants and is a dedicated mentor with qualities such as patience, compassion, knowledge of job skills, nurturing attitude, positive outlook and good communication skills, which are necessary for effective instruction.
Montezuma CNA earns national leadership award
Jackie Hudnut, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Montezuma Specialty Care received the National Association of Health Care Assistants’ (NAHCA) Excellence in Leadership Award on June 2 at NAHCA’s national annual conference held in Des Moines.
The Excellence in Leadership Award is given to a CNA who show outstanding support of the “team approach” and provides quality resident care, and one who also stands out as a leader.