Awards and Recognition

The Gulf States Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, now known as LeadingAge-Gulf States, annually recognizes individuals for dedicated service to the elderly.

  • April, 2011:  Sister Kateri Battaglia, MSC, received the Award of Honor for her history of commitment, leadership and involvement which has had a broad-reaching effect on the advancement of services to the elderly.  Sister Kateri’s contribution to excellence was recognized for her state-approved Dementia curriculum which has benefited more than fifty nursing facilities across the state.
  • April, 2011:  Angela Paz received the Caring Hands Award for her exemplary service and dedication as a staff member in the Activities Department.  Angela has shown a persistent, positive attitude and a spirit of respect and support for the residents.  Her direct care to the residents is consistent and compassionate.  She has gone beyond her call of duty to add a bit of sunshine to everyone she meets—an unsung hero.
  • April, 2010:  Sister Kateri Battaglia, MSC, received the Distinguished Service Award for her total involvement in the ongoing development of Our Lady of Wisdom Healthcare Center.  Sister was recognized for being a driving force in pursuit of compassionate service and continuing improvement.  She is a champion of culture change and is resident-focused.  As the Staff Development Director, she was recognized for innovative in-services that have gone beyond the basics.  As Mission Development Director, Sr. Kateri has led the fundraising events. The Our Lady of Wisdom Mission Statement states that it is a place “where respect for the dignity of each person reflects the healing ministry of Jesus, and nurtures trust, interdependence and acceptance".  Sister Kateri embodies these words.
  • April, 2010: Kathleen Roberson received the Caring Hands Award for her loving and steadfast care for the residents.  She is definitely a nurse’s assistant that you would want to clone.  She has often been called an angel by certain residents here at our facility.  She not only takes care of the resident she is assigned to, but those on the entire unit.  Kathleen has also been known to move throughout the facility, meeting and greeting the residents on other units, making them smile with joy.  Anytime there is a need, Kathleen sacrifices her own personal time to come to help out.  Ms. Roberson is a nursing assistant that genuinely wholeheartedly enjoys the career she has chosen.
  • April, 2009:  Joe Simon received the Caring Hands Award for his dedication and hard work to the facility and his compassion toward the residents.

April, 2010: Our Lady of Wisdom Healthcare Center received the Platinum Level Award initiated by eQHealth Solutions for their efforts and achievements in improving the quality of resident care. 

November, 2010:  Our Lady of Wisdom Healthcare Center was listed in the New Orleans magazine as one of the top Five Star providers in the Louisiana.  An independent firm, Healthgrades, used data from several resources to rank facilities thrughout the nation.  Five Stars represent the top 30% providers as Best, Three Stars represent the middle 40% as Average, and One Star respresents the bottom 30% as Poor.

CAREGIVER OF THE MONTH AWARD  is given by the Resident Council.  The recipient receives a heart-shaped gold pin with a red gemstone.

2011

January Pearl James C.N.A.
February Norma Odom C.N.A.
March Gloria Travis C.N.A.
April Tamara Jackson C.N.A.
May Linda Motley Housekeeping
June Theresa Stanislas C.N.A.
July Romi Talbot Rehab. Dtr.
August Mary Perez C.N.A.
September Harriet Carbo Housekeeping
October Marcia Barthelemy C.N.A.
November Fortica Marshall C.N.A.
December Kathleen Roberson C.N.A.

ANGELS AMONG US AWARD is given to an employee who demonstrates outstanding compassion towards residents and dedication to the facility through his/her daily actions. Residents and their families nominate recipients who receive a gold angel pin with a blue gemstone.

2011

February Eva Irving C.N.A.
February Valerie Smith L.P.N.
March Denise Jones C.N.A.
April Melanie Minor L.P.N.
May Elouise Cook C.N.A.
June Trudy Anderson C.N.A.-Restorative Care
July Celina Monroe Housekeeping
August Arthurleine Eaglin Dietary
September Loretta Miller C.N.A.
October Keywanda Mitchell C.N.A.
November Kelly Griffith L.P.N.
December Mary Ann Jones C.N.A.

 

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH AWARD is given to an employee who is recognized for outstanding service.  Department heads and supervisors select the recipients who receive a gold star with a blue gemstone.

2010 - 2011

July 2010 Shirley Temple L.P.N.
August Karen Young C.N.A./Restorative
September Debbie Williams Ward Clerk
October Newanda Joshua Driver
November Kim Bush Prep Cook
December Faye Bailey Receptionist
January 2011 Charles Rose Maintenance/Housekeeping
February Angela Paz Activity Assistant
March Peggy Lopez Accounts Receivable
April Mike Pugh Maintenance
May Carlos Morales Mission Advancement
June Ola Lewis Activity Assistant
July Nellie Charles Housekeeping
August Mary Maruthi L.P.N.
September Michelle Smith L.P.N.
October Nadine Wheeler Dietary Aide
November Bertha Gaitan Maintenance
December Barbara Sciortino Payroll Supervisor

 

 SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD is given by the Administrator. This award recognizes employees who have done exceptional work in the interest of Our Lady of Wisdom. The recipient  receives a winged-shaped gold pin with a green gemstone.

2011

Sr. Kateri Battaglia, M.S.C. Mission Advancement/Staff Development
Peggy Lopez Billing/Accounts Receivable
Kim Brooks Admissions
Denise Davis Director of Nursing
Romi Talbot Rehab, Occupational Therapist