CAMDEN — Victoria Winslow, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) who divides her time between Quarry Hill and Waldo County General Hospital, was recently recognized as Youth Client of the Year by Coastal Communities Workforce, Inc., at a ceremony held in Brunswick on September 20.

Winslow was nominated for the award by her Goodwill Northern New England Workforce Solutions career advisor Derek Kennedy, who was very impressed with her determination and achievement in becoming a CNA earlier this year.

"Victoria not only got her certification, but she now has employment as a CNA," said Quarry Hill, in a news release. "She's doing what she set out to do."

Winslow was looking for a new place to work when she discovered a dining assistant position at Quarry Hill. A few months into Winslow's employment, a nurse at Quarry Hill suggested Winslow become a CNA — a higher-paying position to suit her caring disposition that would be more impactful than her current role.

Winslow has high praise for her support team at Goodwill Northern New England Workforce Solutions, from whom she received emotional and financial support that was critical to her success in completing the CNA program.

“I found a career that I enjoy and gained some great support from everyone who helped set me on this path,” said Winslow.

Ellen Wood, director of residential care at Quarry Hill, was extremely pleased to hire Victoria as a CNA.

"Victoria works very hard to be a good team player," Wood said. "She shares her personality with residents, which they love. Quarry Hill is lucky to have Victoria,” she added.

Quarry Hill is Midcoast Maine’s premier extended-care community for adults age 55-plus, offering cottages and apartments for independent living, assisted living and specialized assisted living care for the memory impaired.

Quarry Hill is a member of Coastal Healthcare Alliance and MaineHealth, a not-for-profit integrated health system consisting of eight local hospital systems, a comprehensive behavioral healthcare network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and more than 1,600 employed and independent physicians working together through an Accountable Care Organization. To learn more about Quarry Hill, please call 207-301-6116, or visit www.quarryhill.org or www.facebook.com/QuarryHillCamdenMaine.