Archive for the "Employee of the Month" Category

PKT would like to recognize and thank Marjorie for:

• Helping the guys at the Brown House with their gaming stuff, often researching in her own time on how to fix or make something easier for them
• Always being cheerful and ready to help out where and when she can
• Any task asked of her is never too small or too big, from cleaning to cooking to taking clients on their outings or to concerts
• Always asking questions to make sure that she gets it right
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PKT would like to recognize and thank Nicola for:

• Always shows cooperation, teamwork and enthusiasm for her job
• Researches activities that are specific to each of the clients
• Taking clothing or jackets home to repair
• Offering good insight on how to improve life for the guys at the Brown House
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PKT would like to recognize and thank Jenn for:

• Always handling sensitive issues whether staff or client related with confidentiality and professionalism
• Always willing to pick up extra shifts for any house and does so on a regular basis
• Being a natural leader, having experience and longevity with PKT which has been vital in keeping consistency through many transitions
• Coming to the table with ideas, having the ability to dictate the mood and direction that a large meeting is going in, by confidence alone
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PKT would like to recognize and thank Sansee for:

• Being flexible in switching schedules when unforeseen events happened
• Transferring to another house to utilize his skills there
• Connecting and joking with a client at the Halloween party, which helped make the client comfortable, evidenced by joking, smiling and laughing throughout the party
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PKT would like to recognize and thank Nancy for:

• Doing everything that a person could do in trying to save GH’s life
• Handling the situation in such a professional manner while being mindful of keeping the clients at the forefront of what was happening
• Making sure the ladies were ok afterwards
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PKT would like to recognize and thank Pam for:

• Always willing to jump in and switch hours around to help cover open shifts or when others want time off
• Willing to work at other houses when there is a need
• Setting up a Labor Day BBQ and inviting another house to join in the fun, which was a great success!
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PKT would like to recognize and thank Tami for:

• Always coming in to the office with a smile and ready to chat
• Being more than willing to pick up shifts with other clients to assist them in getting out into their community
• Coming up with new activities for the clients to participate in, having recently volunteered at a local church event
• Has gone over and above by networking with other agencies that she is familiar with and seeing if there is potential for growth within PKT
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PKT would like to recognize and thank Firdosa for:

• Taking the clients out into the community and being a top pick for their one on ones
• Always goofing around with the clients, making them laugh with her awesome sense of humor
• Doing a great job of redirecting behaviors
• Being a great contact with supervisors and always willing to help out and pick up extra shifts
• Cleaning the Brick House so well; it always is sparkling and smells so good
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PKT would like to recognize and thank Enoch for:

• Taking the clients fishing
• Always willing to help when needed
• Involving clients in a variety of activities
• Picking up extra shifts last minute
• Working hard to be client centered
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PKT would like to recognize and thank Mike for:

• Doing a great job communicating with clients, other staff and supervisor
• Following the behavior programs, which the clients respect
• Remaining involved with the ladies’ lives when off the clock, greeting them with a smile and a hello (Mike is the Brick House live in)
• Setting a good example of how to have fun with the clients while still having good boundaries
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