Every year, the BC Care Awards celebrate excellence in British Columbia’s seniors’ living and wellness sector by recognizing care providers for their passion, dedication and ability to inspire others.
This post features nominees for the Safety Champion Award, with an explanation of why they deserve to win, in their nominators’ own words.
The Safety Champion Award celebrates workers or member organizations who are passionate about promoting a culture of safety in the workplace, and whose efforts have had a significant impact in supporting our shared goal of seeing every worker return home safely at the end of the day.
The 7th Annual BC Care Awards will be presented at the Hearts and Hands virtual conference for health care assistants later this month. The awards are proudly sponsored by McKesson Canada.
Stay tuned for nominee profiles for the BC Care Provider of the Year (Long-Term Care, Assisted Living and Home Health).
Tara-Lee Calhoun – Vantage Living
Tara-Lee has demonstrated safety leadership in many ways. She is quick to analyze and develop safety plans post incidents for all Vantage Living long-term care sites.
Tara-Lee is an incredible mentor and highly respected within Vantage Living. She is quick to share her expertise in geriatrics and her passion for safe quality care. She is dedicated to improving care, services and support to staff, residents and peers. Tara-Lee is highly respected by physicians, residents/families, the health authority and co-workers by continuously and graciously building strong and lasting relationships with them. I truly believe Tara-Lee deserves this award, to honour her and her dedication to a high standard of quality care.
Kathy Overland – Lakeview Lodge
Kathy is a dedicated, hard worker. Her compassion and caring nature towards the residents, families and coworkers’ needs are exceptional. Her ability to be the voice to stand out for everyone’s concerns and safety is done with a positive attitude and constructive solutions.
Kathy is very knowledgeable about safety. She pays attention to people’s needs or struggles within the home. She takes the time to ensure residents and staff are safe before performing any task. Will stay late to get the job done.
