2008 IHCA Awards

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Several Alden rehabilitation and health care facilities recently received awards at the 2008 Illinois Health Care Association (IHCA) convention in Peoria. The awards recognize “the best of the best” in rehabilitation, skilled nursing, assisted living and long-term care. Alden facilities received the most IHCA awards. The nominees and winners include:

Administrator of the Year
Jennifer Illarde, Alden North Shore
Marc Villafania, Alden Princeton Winner

Assisted Living Director of the Year
Rob Anderson, Alden Gardens of Waterford Winner

Housekeeper of the Year
Frank Amarillo, Alden Des Plaines
Jose Gonzales, Alden North Shore

Environmental Services Manager of the Year
Ben Bautista, Alden Lincoln Park
Robert Benka, Alden Alma Nelson Manor Winner
James Cooper, Alden North Shore

Food Service/Dietary Manager of the Year
Aurora Garcia, Alden Valley Ridge
Ed Kropiwiec, Alden Gardens of Waterford Winner
Louis Munao Jr., Alden Estates of Barrington

Social Service Director of the Year
Brandi Brice, Alden Lincoln Park Winner
Lynisha Lawson, Alden Village Health Facility for Children and Young Adults

Activity Director of the Year
April Davidson, Alden Courts of Waterford
Nancy Johnson, Alden Orland Park
JoAnna Soto, Alden Estates of Evanston

Publication of the Year Award
The Alden Leader – All Alden Facilities

Community Partnership of the Year
Picnic with a Purpose and other food drives with “Rockford branch of Northern Illinois Food Bank – Alden Alma Nelson Manor and Alden Park Strathmoor

Innovative Program of the Year Award
Behavioral Health Program – Alden Heather Health, Alden Wentworth, Alden Lakeland, Alden Long Grove, Alden Princeton, Alden Park Strathmoor

Adult Volunteer of the Year
Wayne Betz, Alden Gardens of Waterford Winner

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) of the Year
Linda Cabrera, Alden Valley Ridge
Emilio Nicolasin, Jr., Alden North Shore Winner
Nellie Vega, Alden Lincoln Park

Direct Service Personnel of the Year
Idolga Pace, Alden Village

MDS Coordinator
Karen Baker, Alden Orland Park
Mary Horvath, Alden North Shore Winner

Nurse of the Year
Visitacion (Tessie) Alvardo, Alden Long Grove
Cherilyn (Cindy) Corcuera, Alden Orland Park
Celcia Garcia, Alden Valley Ridge

Director of Nursing of the Year
Ireen Evangelista, Alden Estates of Barrington
Richelle Hofilena, Alden Estates of Evanston
Donna Whaley, Alden Alma Nelson Manor

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