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  • Local CNA Chosen for Care Initiatives’ Be Kind and Honest Award

    Marsky Cano, a certified nursing assistant (CAN) at Crestview Specialty Care in West Branch received the 2018 Be Kind and Honest Award at Care Initiatives annual awards brunch Friday, Dec. 7 in West Des Moines.

    Cano joined Crestview Specialty Care in 2017 and has made a positive impression on residents and coworkers alike. “His kind, consistent approach to carehas been remarked on regularly by his coworkers and others,” said Administrator Cheryl Mercer. “One of our residents who had a 40-year career in nursing called me to her room to specifically tell me what a wonderful CNA he is...

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  • Monica Meyers Chosen as Care Initiatives’ Employee of the Year

    Monica Meyers, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Certified Medication Aide (CMA)  Specialty Care, has received the Employee of the Year Award at Care Initiatives’ annual award brunch Friday, Dec. 7 in West Des Moines.

    The Employee of the Year Award is given to a nominated employee who best demonstrates the company’s Mission Statement: Improving quality of life for Iowans and their families during life’s health transitions through compassionate, individualized care.

    Meyer joined Manly Specialty Care in 2016 as a CNA but quickly saw the need in the facility for a CMA and...

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  • Natalie Leewright chosen for Care Initiatives’ Be Consistent Award

    Natalie Leewright, cook at Manly Specialty Care received the Be Consistent Award at Care Initiatives’ annual award brunch Friday, Dec. 7 in West Des Moines.

    Leewright joined Manly Specialty Care in 2008 at the age of 16. “She is a shining star,” said Administrator Kimber Kleven. Rarely missing work, Leewright knows every aspect of the kitchen, every residents needs and preferences and is able to fill in when needed.

    Leewright is the driving force behind the consistent practices that she and her coworkers have developed.

    “Even when our dietary manager needed time off...

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  • La Porte City Specialty Care Director of Nursing Earns Always Improve Award

    Ambre Benson, Director of Nursing at La Porte City Specialty Care, received the Care Initiatives Always Improve Award at Care Initiatives’ annual awards brunch Friday, Dec. 7 in West Des Moines.

    The award is given to a Care Initiatives employee who embodies the company’s core value to always seek out ways to improve quality in every way.

    Benson joined La Porte City Specialty Care in 2014 with a background primarily in obstetrics. Within months she complete coursework to become a certified MDS Coordinator. In 2016, when the director of nursing position opened up, Ambre took...

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