Penacook Place honors employees

for 30 years of service

     HAVERHILL – Penacook Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Center recently honored several employees for their years of dedicated service, including two who have served the facility and its residents for three decades. Receptionist Mercie Brooks of Haverhill and Certified Nursing Assistant Linda Schettino of Atkinson, N.H., each received an award for their 30 years of service at Penacook’s 36th Annual Staff Recognition Dinner, which was held in January at the Roma Restaurant in Bradford. Both Brooks and Schettino began working at the facility, then known as the Union Mission Nursing Home, in 1976, just seven years after it was founded by a group of concerned citizens whose vision was to provide medical care for the elderly community. “Penacook Place is fortunate to have many long-term employees who live by our golden rule, To care for our residents as we would want to be cared for,” said President and CEO Julian Rich. “Mercie and Linda are two shining examples of that ethic. It goes without saying that they are very dedicated, loyal employees and we are lucky to have them on our team.” Brooks was originally a housekeeper at Penacook before she was promoted to the business office in 1980. “Mercie is a very dedicated and reliable employee who is great with family and residents,” said Chief Operating Officer Charlie Carrozza. “She seems to know everyone in this city, which is helpful in her role as she meets and greets all our staff and visitors each day. She is a nice constant in an ever-changing environment.” Schettino has progressed to the highest level of the career ladder for certified nursing assistants. “We get nice compliments from residents and family members for the compassionate care she gives,” said Director of Nursing Lisa Salterio.
     Several other employees were also recognized for reaching employment milestones. They are:  Jean Jovell (25 years); Griselda Padilla and Fannie Sepessy (20 years); Margaret Cook, Mirope Diaz, Patricia Doherty and Robert Rawding (10 years); Arnette Acevedo, Bridget Briand, Lorraine Corr, Nika Desir, Jaclynne Ennaciri, Sandra Needham, Kirtika Patel, Alexy Romero, Ryan Sampson, Olga Segui, Dalgise Selemi, Donna Shaw, Jean Smith and Flavienne Theronier (5 years). Located at 150 Water St., the 160-bed Penacook Place is the only not-for-profit nursing and rehabilitation facility serving the city of Haverhill. Penacook Place has a professional staff of 230 employees. Contributions that support the purchase of new equipment, renovations and resident activities can be made to the Friends of Penacook Fund, c/o Penacook Place, 150 Water St., Haverhill, MA, 01830.