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 remarkable employees of the quarter, Jennifer Boland, MSW, Clinical Employee of the Quarter and Joseph Durfee, IT Specialist, as 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.
Jennifer Boland, MSW
Clinical Employee of the Quarter
Clinical Employee of the Quarter Boland was honored for her dedication to her patients, consistently going above and beyond to ensure they get the care they need at the time they need it. “Jen always makes sure her patients have everything they need, and even helps to coordinate care for them on her days off,” said a co-worker. “She is an example of excellence for all of her patients.”
Joseph Durfee, IT Specialist
Non-Clinical Employee of the Quarter
Non-Clinical Employee of the Quarter Durfee was recognized for his helpfulness, teamwork, and positive attitude. “Joe is always patient and quick to help resolve any issues, and he has the best attitude while helping,” explained a co-worker.
“At VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region, our core HEALTH Matters values guide our actions every day,” said Jessica Fredette, Chief Human Resources Officer. “These values direct how we approach our business decisions, our relationships with patients/families, our community partners, and each other, and Jennifer and Joseph are great examples of what it looks like to live these values.”
“Our employees are the lifeblood of what we do and recognizing their good work is an integral part of our culture,” said Sara C. King, CEO. “I’m so proud to have Jennifer and Joseph as part of our team, and I’m thrilled to celebrate them as our Employees of the Quarter.”
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.
