DAYVILLE — Linda Touchette was named Employee of the Month to close out the year in December 2024 at Westview Health Care Center. She is a certified nursing assistant, fortifying the nursing department with direct care and constant compassion for the patients and residents. She joined Westview in March 2022 following a shift in her daily vocation.
As mentioned, becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant is somewhat of a second career for Linda. Caring for others personally and professionally forms a lifelong passion in Linda’s life. She graduated from Tourtellotte Memorial High School and went on to Worcester State University to study Early Childhood Education. For over 20 years following that, she was the owner and director of “First Steps,” a child care center in Thompson. She earned her status as a Certified Nursing Assistant through the CNA educational program at Westview Health Care Center
She is a Thompson native. Her parents Muriel and Sherman are nearby. She and her husband Kenneth Clark have a large family. Her favorite activities include tending her flower garden and creative pursuits like crafting hand-made greeting cards
Westview Executive Vice President and Administrator David T. Panteleakos said: “At Westview we often say that we are ‘Caring for Generations’ as we provide for the wellness needs of our skilled nursing inpatients, therapy outpatients, independent and assisted living residents at Westview Commons, and students at Westview Child Care Center. Linda is a wonderful example among us in carrying that beacon.”
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