Chester Mental Health announces Employees of the Month
</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[Adam Hargis was selected as employee of the month for January. Adam started at Chester Mental Health Center in April 2004 as a Security Therapy Aide Trainee and was promoted to Security Therapy Aide 1 in October 2004. The nomination stated that Adam treats the patients with respect and is always willing to help staff when asked.
Scott McAdams was selected as employee of the month for February. Scott started at Chester Mental Health Center in October 2001 as a Security Therapy Aide Trainee and was promoted to Security Therapy Aide 1 in April 2002. The nomination stated that Scott excels as an STA and gets along well with patients and coworkers, and saved a patient by performing the Heimlich Maneuver.
Tammy Crawford, RN, BSN, was selected as employee of the month for March. Tammy started at Chester Mental Health Center in October 1988 as a Registered Nurse 1 and was promoted to a Nursing Supervisor (Public Service Administrator) in October 1989. The nomination stated that Tammy has been helping to cover another living unit, fix problems, and has been key in several Joint Commission areas. She is always willing to help train the new Nursing Supervisors; she is very helpful and reliable.
Kathy Helmers was selected as employee of the month for April. Kathy started at Chester Mental Health Center in April 1989 as a Office Assistant in the Payroll and Timekeeping Office. In April 1991 she was promoted to the Office Administrator 3 in the Payroll and Timekeeping Office, and in March 2011 was promoted to an Account Technician 2 in the Business Office. Some of the comments in Kathy's nomination are - Kathy is dedicated to her employer. She steps up when needed. She volunteered to enter payroll, ensuring employees at CMHC were paid on time. Kathy willingly stepped in during a time of crisis and chaos, and without complaining or a negative attitude, completed responsibilities of payroll closeout above and beyond her current job criteria. A good example to all.
As employee of the month, Adam, Scott, Tammy and Kathy were able to park in a designated spot and received a $20.00 gift certificate from the T.R.E.E. (Tapping Resources For Employee Excellence) Committee for a local restaurant.