The Westview News

Press Release
Westview Announces July Employee of the Month
Date
July 16, 2015

Lisa Dauphinais of Killingly, Connecticut was recently named the July Employee of the Month by the Westview Health Care Center nomination committee.

Dauphinais joined the Westview team on May 29, 2008 and has worked as a full-time licensed (COTA) Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in the Therapy Department. As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant her responsibilities include helping to construct a plan that will help promote a level of independence in a patient’s daily activities in order for them to live their lives to the best of their abilities.

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.

Dauphinais received her Associates of Science in Occupational Therapy at Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester, Massachusetts and also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aquaculture and Fisheries Pathology from the University of Rhode Island.

She loves traveling and has vacationed at Niagara Falls Canada a dozen times. She enjoys reading, biking, decorating cakes and playing with her granddaughters, Savannah and Justice.

"Lisa’s contributions to our residents, patients and her coworkers go above and beyond the call of duty," said Westview Administrator David T. Panteleakos. "She is a conscientious employee whose care and compassion makes such a tremendous difference in every life she touches.”

“I am proud to be part of a great team of individuals,” states Lisa Dauphinais. “It is an honor to help others reach their highest potential.”

Westview Health Care Center is a 103-bed skilled nursing inpatient facility, which includes a distinct and self-contained 28-bed subacute short-term rehabilitation unit and an Outpatient Rehabilitation and Aquatic Center, both dedicated to providing quality health care services. Along with garnering a perfect five star overall rating found on Medicare.gov Westview is proud to have received such accolades as US News and World Report America’s Best, Consumer Reports Top 10 Connecticut Nursing Facility rating and Health Grades 5-Star Top Ranking.