The Westview News

Press Release
Employee of the Year 2011
Date
August 12, 2011

Art Freeman of East Killingly, Connecticut was recently named Westview 2011 Employee of The Year by the Westview Health Care Center nomination committee. Westview's Administrator David T. Panteleakos made the announcement of his award during the weeklong Employee Appreciation celebration.

Freeman joined Westview on November 13, 1989 and has worked as a full-time Maintenance Assistant in the Support Services Department.

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 ethics, and a positive attitude that is reflected in their day-to-day work.

"Art's level of dedication and commitment to the Westview residents, patients and his co-workers has earned him the highest level of acknowledgement and recognition awarded at Westview," stated David T. Panteleakos. "We are grateful for his extraordinary efforts."

Freeman has resided in East Killingly for 22 years and has two sons.

As Employee of The Year, Art receives a $1000 Savings Bond, a clock, dozen roses, Westview logo shirt and coat and 3 days off with pay.

Westview Health Care Center is a 103-bed skilled nursing facility, which includes a distinct and self-contained 28-bed subacute short-term rehabilitation unit, dedicated to providing quality health care services. The facility is ranked among the Top-7 nursing facilities in the nation according to www.medicare.gov.