Earns employee of the month award
DAYVILLE — Carleh Avery gathered accolades in September as Westview’s Employee of the Month. She is a server and dietary aide at Country Living at Westview Commons.
She began working with the team at the independent and assisted living facility in April 2023 while still a junior at The Woodstock Academy. She knew she wanted to find an opportunity to work with people and gain experience in the “humanities” as she prepares for a future career in nursing. Since that time, she has begun studying nursing at CT State Three Rivers; viewing her time at Westview Commons as an invaluable step toward understanding care and building relationships in a healthcare setting.
She lives in Canterbury and values the quality time she spends with her mother Tisha, father Peter, and brother Emerson. Their family also includes two Labrador Retrievers. Outside of work, she enjoys hanging out with friends. Shopping registers as a hobby for Carleh, as she is frequently drawn to Killingly Commons for a few finds. She loves to read a variety of fictional novels in quieter moments; often being charmed with romance narratives. She and her family are seasonal campers in Lebanon and have a great appreciation for the great outdoors. Paddleboarding, swimming, and hiking are among their favorite pastimes while taking their 40-foot, fifth-wheel RV to go “glamping” (as she describes). She is every bit as enthusiastic about international travel as well: during a 10-day European trip as a Woodstock Academy student, she visited Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, and England.
David T. Panteleakos, executive vice president of Country Living at Westview Commons, said: “Carleh’s warmth, reliability, and positive energy make her such a strong member of our dietary team. Her rapport with residents, collaboration with colleagues, and eagerness to learn reflects the campus-wide spirit of Westview. Carleh helps us to create the welcoming, engaging, and caring atmosphere here at Westview Commons every day.”
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