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PUTNAM --- Jonathan Scott, chaplain, was named the Day Kimball’s December Employee of the Month.
Scott has been employed by Day Kimball’s Pastoral Care department for more than 11 years. He provides spiritual support for patients and their families, as well as the hospital and hospice staff. Most of his time is spent visiting patients, listening to hopes and concerns, and offering prayers or hymns. In addition, Scott also helps people fill out Advance Directive forms, clarifying with them what their healthcare wishes would be in various future scenarios. Prior to his career at Day Kimball, Scott completed several years of chaplaincy training at hospitals in Boston, Worcester and Providence. He was ordained an American Baptist minister in 1987 and worked as a church pastor before switching to hospital ministry. Scott received his bachelor's at Wesleyan University and his master of divinity from Andover Newton Theological School. Originally from East Lyme, Scott lives in Pomfret with his wife Sally and their children Michael, Karen and David.
“I was really surprised to be named the Employee of the Month,” said Scott. He added, “It is a tremendous honor. It is also very humbling, as I think of all the hard work that the staff, which is very compassionate and skillful, puts in.” Reflecting on what his position means to him, Scott said, “I seek to be aware of God’s presence in the patient, in the room, in the situation. I love the people I get to visit. Most days, at the end of the day, I can look back over what I have done and feel as if I have made a positive contribution in some one’s life.”