The Westview News

Press Release
Beausoleil Earns Employee of the Year
Date
January 2, 2018

     John Beausoleil, PTA of Woodstock, Connecticut was named Westview's Employee of the Year for 2017 by the Westview Health Care Center Employee of the Year Nomination Committee. Beausoleil joined the Westview team on June 18, 2007 and works full time as a Physical Therapy Assistant.

     The announcement of his award was made by Westview Administrator David T. Panteleakos at the facility's Annual Employee Appreciation Dinner held at the Connecticut National Golf Club in Putnam, CT. In an effort to recognize outstanding employees, Westview implemented the Employee of The Year award in 2008 to enhance their established Employee of The Month program, which rewards outstanding employees who demonstrate dedication, outstanding work ethic and a positive attitude that is reflected in their day-to-day work.

     "John is an amazing therapist and an overall great person to work with patients,” stated David T. Panteleakos, Administrator. “He completely understands the nexus between providing the best in quality of care and making his patients feel comfortable. His work record is amazing as well. He has achieved perfect attendance in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. John also achieved Employee of The Month awards in February 2008 and April 2016; and he has received several written commendations from patients and over 24 WOW Cards over the years. John Beausoleil is more than deserving of the Employee of the Year distinction.”

     Beausoleil graduated in 2002 from Becker College and began his career as a Physical Therapy Assistant in 2003. “John is the personality and heart of the Sports Medicine Department here at Westview”, stated Alexis Williams, RPT, Director of Sports Medicine. “His passion and enthusiasm towards helping others makes him a leader and an example for all others to follow.”

     Mr. Beausoleil grew up in the Quiet Corner and now resides in Woodstock with his daughters Alyvia, Alexis and Amy; and his partner Romayne. “I am very proud to be selected for this award and I would like to share this acknowledgement with all of my amazing colleagues.”

Westview Health Care Center is a 103-bed inpatient skilled nursing facility, which includes a distinct and self-contained 28-bed sub-acute short-term rehabilitation unit and outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapies including: Sports Medicine, Adolescent/Pediatric, Adult and Aquatic Outpatient Centers, all dedicated to providing outstanding quality health care services. The facility is located in Dayville, Connecticut and is ranked among the top nursing facilities in the nation according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service; and U.S. News and World Report for the past 10 years.