The VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region, (VNAHSR), one of the state’s largest providers of skilled home health and hospice services, is proud to announce the recognition of two exceptional employees of Q3 2023, Karyn Hunter, MSW, Clinical Employee of the Quarter and David Jacobs, Non-Clinical Employee of the Quarter.
Employees of the Quarter are selected from nominations submitted by peers and acknowledge employees who go above and beyond their typical job duties and best reflect the agency values of honesty, excellence, accountability, teamwork, leadership, and helpfulness.
Karyn Hunter, MSW
Clinical Employee of the Quarter
Clinical Employee of the Quarter
Karyn Hunter, MSW
Clinical Employee of the Quarter Hunter was honored for her dedication, drive, and passion for the Hospice program at VNAHSR. “Karyn is universally loved by her patients and their family members as well as her co-workers. Karyn always finds ways to extend kindness to everyone she encounters, and her positive attitude makes a difference every day,” a co-worker stated.
David Jacobs
Non-Clinical Employee of the Quarter
Non-Clinical Employee of the Quarter
David Jacobs
Non-Clinical Employee of the Quarter Jacobs was recognized for his teamwork, often jumping in to help out on projects across departments. “David’s contributions to VNAHSR cannot be overstated,” explained a co-worker. “He sees the bigger picture in everything he does, and is great at communicating across departments to ensure everyone is on the same page.”
“At VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region, our core values of Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Leadership, Teamwork, and Helpfulness are the foundation of everything we do,” said Jessica Fredette, Chief Human Resource Officer. “Karyn and David are shining examples of what it means to live our HEALTH values, and we enjoy a strong culture as a result of our employees’ demonstration of these values.”
“Recognizing our employees’ good work is an integral part of who we are as an agency,” said Sara C. King, CEO. “It brings me great joy to celebrate our employees, and Karyn and David are so deserving of this award. I’m so grateful for all of their hard work and effort, and I’m proud to have them as part of our team.”
About the VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region
Founded in Rutland, Vermont, the VNAHSR has grown to include locations throughout Bennington and Rutland Counties. VNAHSR is a non-profit, Medicare-certified home health and hospice agency delivering a wide range of advanced medical care with compassion, dependability, and expertise to people of all ages. With regional offices in Bennington, Dorset, Manchester, and Rutland, we have over 250 trusted health professionals and caregivers committed to providing exceptional care to patients and families. Proud of our national reputation for quality care, VNAHSR is highly rated for Quality of Patient Care and Patient Satisfaction by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is recognized as one of the nation’s top-performing home health agencies by HomeCare Elite. This market-leading review identifies top Medicare-certified agencies.
