Wake Robin, Vermont’s first Life Plan Community, is proud to announce today that several members of its staff were honored at the VHA’s annual convention, held September 24-26 at Killington Resort.
The Environmental Services team were recognized as 2018 Outstanding Environmental Services Team. Environmental Services at Wake Robin includes the Security, Maintenance, Housekeeping, Laundry, & Transportation Departments. In addition to the regular day-to-day operations of a large campus comprised of independent living, residential care and nursing home, the Environmental Services staff is tasked with keeping Wake Robin operating smoothly in the midst of the expansive construction and renovation project currently underway. The staff is managing this task through extraordinary teamwork, while keeping focused on the needs of Wake Robin residents in every setting within the community.
In addition, two Wake Robin staffers were individually honored at the convention.
Tasia Benham was named Occupational Therapist of the Year. Ms. Benham is not only dedicated to her role as an Occupational Therapist, but also delivers challenging and motivating wellness classes on a weekly basis including Tai Chi in Wake Robin’s therapeutic pool (known as Ai Chi) as well as a cardio based aquatic class. Tasia is skilled at modifying and adapting to new ideas, challenges, and resident feedback in a positive and seamless way that continues to drive the success of Wake Robin’s programming.
Amy Lyman was named LPN of the Year. In her over 20 years at Wake Robin, Ms. Lyman has worked every shift, and every neighborhood, in numerous roles. The VHA award recognizes Amy’s organizational skills and ability to transform chaos into functionality and purpose. Her nomination to this award was submitted by her team, attesting to her leadership skills.
The Vermont Health Care Association is committed to advocating on behalf of residents, staff and communities that depend on Vermont’s nursing, residential care, and assisted living homes as an integral component of the long-term care continuum.
About Wake Robin
Located on 136 acres in Shelburne, Vermont, Wake Robin is a non-profit lifecare community offering the full continuum of living options for senior citizens. Ranging from 212 independent living cottages and apartments to the Linden Health Center, a five-star residential care and skilled nursing facility, Wake Robin offers the best in continuing care. Wake Robin is an active, safe, supportive community of adults. We value communication and fellowship, joy and humor. We welcome a diverse population and believe in everyone’s lifelong dignity and worth. Wake Robin’s first priority is the care and well being of every resident. To learn more, please visit www.wakerobin.com.