NOTICE: Lewis County Health System Announces 2022 Employee of the Year

LOWVILLE- Lewis County Health System announces Philip Snow as the 2022 Employee of the Year.

Phil is a Certified Nursing Assistant and works as an Activity Aide in the Residential Health Care Facility (RHCF) Activities department.

Phil and the 2022 Employees of the Month (listed below) were honored on March 16, 2023, at the Employee of the Year event. LCHS staff voted by ballot with the named Employees of the Month for who they felt deserved the Employee of the Year recognition.  

Mr. Philip Snow says he is “honored to bring joy and fun into residents' lives and see their smiles every day. From daily activities to listening and learning about their lives, I am privileged to be part of their life journey." 

The co-worker who nominated Phil as Employee of the Month stated, "His ability to go above and beyond for residents and employees is extraordinary.  He has such a kind and beautiful heart that allows him to recognize the needs of those around him and provide outstanding care. Phil is also always there to lend a hand to his peers when needed."

"Philip exemplifies our culture of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence," said Gerald R. Cayer, LCHS Chief Executive Officer. "His compassion and kindness positively impact the lives of residents and his co-workers."  

The 2022 Employees of the Month were: January – Melissa Bush, Nutrition Services Supervisor; February – Patricia Hellinger, LPN, Surgical Services and Emergency Department; March - Rebecca Keefer, RN, Staff Development; April – Pamela Kloster, Nutritional Services; May – Tina Gigliotti, Surgical Services; June – Jackie Simmons, RN, RHCF Rainbow Community; July – Johnna Lane, Lewis County Surgical Associates; August – Jacqueline Pate, RN, Case Management; September – Philip Snow, CNA, RHCF Activities; October – Marcos Cruz, RN, RHCF Windmill Community; November – Elizabeth Lawrence, RN, Med-Surg Unit; and December – Amy Godlewski, RN, Ambulatory Surgery.

"Phil has the drive and desire to help others, and residents and staff light up when they see him," said Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility Administrator Debra Wurz.  "We are so lucky to have Phil on our team."

Image via Lewis County Health System: Activities Aide, Philip Snow accepting the Employee of the Year award from LCHS Chief Executive Officer Gerald R. Cayer.