DAYVILLE — The year ends at Westview Health Care Center with Michael Palladino named as the December Employee of the Month.  Over the past year he has made his positive impression on staff members, residents, and visitors as he makes his rounds as a dietary supervisor and chef. 
With 103 beds for residents and patients at the facility there is a high volume of food that needs to be prepared each day and with all dining experiences the expectations for quality are high.  This constant but careful kitchen can only function as a united group, and He has found many ways to immediately contribute to the cuisine as well as the camaraderie.
He is native to the area; living in Killingly early in his life and graduating from the town’s high school.  While at Killingly High he was a talented trumpeter in the school’s widely respected band.  Following these years he went on to Seaton Hall University and returned to live in Brooklyn.
His time at Westview began just over a year ago in August 2017.  He’s outgoing, friendly, and humorous and has a dedicated work ethic.  Westview Administrator David Panteleakos said:  “Michael has really come in to his own here at Westview over the past year and he is very deserving of this acknowledgment.” When asked about this recent accolade it is apparent that Michael possesses the same humble respect shared between previously honored members of Westview’s staff.  In his own words, he remarked “It’s a tremendous honor to be selected as Employee of the Month.  I have never been one to focus on individual success.  To me, the team’s success is always much more important and I feel like our Dietary team is really thriving.  Being a part of that team, as well as Westview’s overall team, is truly the greatest honor.”

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