Meseret Mulatu, a certified nursing assistant (CNA) in Village Shalom’s Weinberg Health Center 1, has received the organization’s 10th Joseph and Eleanor Wolff Care Giving Award.

Meseret Mulatu

Tami Middleton, Director of Human Resources for Village Shalom, made the presentation at a gathering of staff and residents. She thanked the Wolff family for making the award possible. “Eleanor Wolff was a Village Shalom skilled-nursing resident for six years,” she explained, “and after her death, her sons established the Joseph and Eleanor Wolff Excellence in Care Giving Award to show their appreciation for the extraordinary kindness and wonderful care she received.”

The award is presented twice annually to a Village Shalom employee who provides direct care to residents of the continuing-care retirement community’s skilled-nursing areas. Candidates for the Wolff Award are nominated by Village Shalom residents and their family members, as well as by co-workers. Mulatu was selected for the honor from a field of 16 nominees.

A member of the Village Shalom staff since July 2009, Mulatu received nominations from residents, family members and co-workers alike. They all cited Mulatu’s friendly nature and professional demeanor. One resident’s comments, echoed in other nominations on her behalf, thanked Mulatu for “treating residents with respect. She is a team player and cooperates with others well. She communicates with everyone professionally, respectfully and pleasantly. She has a kind touch, and you can see her smile from a mile away.”

Mulatu received a check for $750 and a commemorative plaque in recognition of the honor. Her name will be added to a permanent display of Wolff Care Giving Award winners.