Daniel McCarthy, RN, assistant director of nursing at Daleview Care Center in Farmingdale, has received the 2016 Registered Nurse of the Year Award from the New York State Health Facilities Association/New York State Center for Assisted Living (NYSHFA/NYSCAL). The award was presented on June 28 at the 2016 Employee Recognition Awards program during the association’s annual convention in Bolton Landing, NY.
McCarthy has been employed at Daleview Care Center since 2011. He began his career at the facility as a unit manager, then became evening supervisor, and in 2015 was promoted to assistant director of nursing.
“Daniel positively impacts both our staff and residents by the use of his education and dedication to his role as RN. His number one concern is always the well-being of the residents in his care,” said Mary Kochaniwsky, administrator of Daleview Care Center. “We are proud that he has been honored with this prestigious award from NYSHFA.”
The Employee Recognition Awards honor individuals for their outstanding contributions to skilled nursing facilities. They are awarded in the categories of Registered Nurse of the Year, Licensed Practical Nurse of the Year, Certified Nursing Assistant of the Year and Heart and Hands Award, which is presented to a non-nursing/non-managerial staff member.
—Submitted by the New York State Health Facilities Association/New York State Center for Assisted Living
