Weir Honored With Life Improved Award

From left, Sheri Sharpe, who nominated Maneka Weir,  Mrs. Weir, her son Grayson and Program Manager Brady Dullea

RENSSELAER FALLS - Last year when nominations were coming in for the Summer 2016 Life Improved Awards Maneka Weir was pregnant with her first child, ultimately going on maternity leave before prizes were awarded.

Now, five months after giving birth Mrs. Weir is back to work on a per-diem basis and her fellow staff and the residents are glad to have her back, as evidenced by what was written in her not one, but two Life Improved Award nominations.

Mrs. Weir was nominated for the honor by Sheri Sharpe and Amanda Murray.

"When a staff member needs help, they do not even have to ask and she is there," wrote Ms. Murray. "I have been in many situations where I was grateful to have her as a team mate."

Her bond with residents was also recognized.

"Family members often call up and tell her they love her and feel grateful that their child is under her care. she has always had a connection with the residents and can get them to smile and laugh at the drop of a hat," Ms. Murray said.

Echoing those sentiments, Ms. Sharpe wrote, "One thing that stands out about Maneka is her overall concern for the residents and their well-being. She is very attentive to detail and it is not uncommon for her to be seated at a table with the residents doing activities with them and having a general conversation about how their day went."

We're currently accepting nominations for the Winter 2017 Life Improved Awards, and if you know someone who goes the extra mile for their co-workers and residents submit a nomination online at
http://goo.gl/forms/VyEe5ox0Qt8z8atr1 or via email to cmalberto@ogd.com.