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Christina

CNA Christina Melius: Care is a Two-Way Street

Christina Melius is a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) whose deep love for the elderly stems from her childhood. “My grandmother raised me from the age of eight. I lived in a neighborhood of grandparents and adored them.” This affection informed her decision to become a CNA, which she realized through Noble’s free CNA training program, […]

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Kristin

CNA Kristin Middlebrook: Compassion and Patience are Essential Skills

Certified Nurse Assistant Kristin Middlebrook fondly remembers her time with her great-grandmother. “I was around 11 and she was in her 90s. I always felt so wonderful when I helped her and she was so grateful.” That feeling of caring for another and fulfilling a need stayed with Kristin. Fast forward to her adult years.

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Helena

Helena Case: Deep Respect for Those in Her Care

Helena Case, a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), has always been drawn to the elderly because of the close relationship with her grandmother that she formed in her childhood. She reminisces, “We spent weekends at her house when my mom worked. During the summers we spent long periods of time with her cooking, baking, and gardening.”

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Ken

Honoring our Certified Nursing Assistant: Ken Bathrick, CNA

“I’ve been here 24 years,” Ken Bathrick says with a smile.  “I really like making our residents laugh at one of my silly jokes.” Right out of school in Pine Plains, NY, Ken took a job at Noble Horizons and realized that he could pursue his certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant with support from Noble’s Employee Scholarship Fund. He studied, learned, passed

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Face shield

“Face Shields for Healthcare Workers” The Story of An Inspiring Project to Help During COVID-19

This is a story written by a woman who, in light of the severe PPE shortage, organized a group of volunteers to make face shields which they donate to healthcare organizations across CT’s Northwest Connecticut.  We are grateful for their donation to Noble Horizons and for the opportunity to share their story which exemplifies the

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Veterans

Celebrating National EMS Week and Our Veterans

May 17-23 is National EMS (Emergency Medical Services) week and this Monday is Memorial Day, one of the most revered dates on our calendar. Noble Horizons recognizes and thanks the exceptional heroes who honor and serve our nation and local communities.   Leading a life of service demands constant and rigorous training, unimaginable sacrifices, and a

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Donna

Wellness Director Donna Surdam, R.N.: Enhancing Independence and Health

For Donna Surdam, nursing is part of who she is. A 42-year veteran of the profession she forthrightly admits with a chuckle, “I’ve been around the block a few times.” The past seven of those years have been at Noble Horizons, where she began as an evening supervisor. Two years ago, she transitioned into the

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