Care Award
Each year at its annual conference in Harrisburg, PA, the Pennsylvania Hospice and Palliative Care Network (PHPCN) bestows the Spirit of Hospice and Palliative Care Award to a “hospice or home health aide who has demonstrated outstanding performance, sensitivity, respect and continuous excellence of service in hospice and palliative care.” The 2019 recipient of this award is Donna Ramos, a Hospice Care by Pennswood Village CNA who is also a Certified Dementia Practitioner.
Hospice Care by Pennswood Village’s Clinical Director Arlene Pesta, RN, BC, CDP, nominated Donna for this award. “Donna Ramos is the testimony of the word compassion. She freely gives love and understanding to those hurting and in need,” Arlene said.
Although Donna has been with Hospice Care by Pennswood Village for just over a year, she quickly became a standout employee. “Donna has a quiet and gentle approach and makes all patients under her care feel content and loved. Donna has a keen eye for pointing out changes and also has excellent safety awareness…Donna makes the patients and families feel at ease and helps with comforting their emotional needs as well as the patient’s physical needs,” Arlene added.
Pennswood Village and Hospice Care by Pennswood Village is proud to have its caring and compassionate staff members recognized for the work they do on a daily basis.