Jean Smith & Paul Jennings

Gail Cogliano

Penacook Place announces Employees of the Month for first quarter of 2009

HAVERHILL – Three Penacook Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Center staff members have been named Employees of the Month for the first quarter of 2009. Penacook honors employees of the month during a recognition ceremony at the end of each quarter.

The employees of the month are:  Jean Smith (January) of Plaistow, N.H., Gail Cogliano (February) of Bradford and Paul Jennings (March) of Derry, N.H. Employees of the Month are selected by members of Penacook’s management team from a list of nominees. Anyone may nominate an employee, including co-workers, managers, residents and family members.

Smith, the facility’s weekend receptionist, has worked at Penacook since December 2001. She was nominated for being a friendly face and for her kindness to residents, visitors and co-workers. Cogliano, a licensed practical nurse, has worked at Penacook since June 2007. She was nominated for being an excellent nurse, treating residents well, making extra effort to ensure all their needs are met and being proactive, conscientious, patient and personable. Jennings, who works in the Maintenance Department, has been employed at Penacook since May 2008. He was nominated for always helping out when needed and responding positively to requests, especially those that impact residents’ health and safety.