Local woman recognized by coworkers

Catheirne Reynolds | Jan 29, 2020

Angie Young celebrated her 40th birthday recently by reflecting on her accomplishments.

The proud mother of two girls, Angie says with a chuckle about her career, “I went to school for hairdressing, worked in retail and ended-up in food services.”

A Dietary Aide for more than six years at Carveth Care Centre in Gananoque, Angie was just selected by her coworkers as the Staff Spotlight for February.

“I love it, I really do,” says the Perth Road Village woman about her job preparing and serving food to 104 residents in long-term care.

“I love the residents,” she explains. “It’s fascinating to hear what they’ve been through. They all have a story to tell.”

When Angie is not at work, she can be found at home with her family.

“I hang-out with my kids. I do mom stuff like soccer, skating, tobogganing, and schoolwork,” she says with a smile.

In addition to her job at the accredited nursing home and work as a mother, Angie is nearly finished a Food Services Nutrition Management course which she has been studying for the past three years.

Asked to describe herself, Angie uses words such as bubbly, friendly and chatty. She loves to bake and her philosophy in life is to treat people the way you want to be treated.

Lauren Roth, a Registered Practical Nurse in the Carveth Retirement Lodge, notes, “Angie is a joy to work with. There are days in health care that can try your patience, but when Angie walks in to serve a meal to the residents, she always has a smile and laugh that are contagious. Working in the kitchen, your time is limited with the residents. However, Angie knows them by name and their preferences. She goes above and beyond to meet their needs.”

Lauren continues, “Angie always has a story about her two beautiful daughters, and you can tell she is as passionate about her home family as she is about her work family. I am proud to have her as part of the Carveth team.”

Questions for Angie

If you could rule the world, what would you do on day one?

“I’d get rid of Donald Trump as President of the United States.”

If you could have a superpower, what would it be?

“I’d make people be kind to each other.”

If you weren’t at your current job, what would you be doing?

“I’d still be doing something with seniors because I enjoy it so much. Or, relaxing on a beach somewhere with my lottery winnings.”

Carveth Care Centre is grateful for the good nature of Angie Young. To learn more about living or working in our home, please visit www.gibsonfamilyhealthcare.com