The Final Employee of the Month of 2024 is Therapy Services, Charlene Baxter

Charlene practices going above and beyond on a regular basis. It is normal for her to go out of her way to help in any way she can. When she is recognized, it's because she went even further above and beyond than normal. We have had so many issues with the pool over the past year, and she has done countless "extra" jobs during this time. She keeps up with all the technicians that come and go and what they have said, especially when management isn't present. She has valuable insight into how the pool works and what we use it for, which helps when one of the outside techs has a question. She has worked multiple weekends making sure pumps were turned on or off, depending on the situation. She comes in early and leaves late when she knows someone needs something, or we have been short-handed.

When there is a change in a policy regarding the aides in the rehab department, she takes extra time to make sure everyone knows about the change and understands how it affects their role. When I give information to the group, and they don't hear or understand, she takes the time to explain so they have a full understanding. She floats from Occupational Therapy to Physical Therapy multiple times a day when help is needed. She pays attention to the struggles of our staff and reaches out to give extra help to those who need it. She is willing to do any work that is needed for the staff, patients, or this hospital. She is truly the definition of an invaluable employee and a great person.

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