Nicole Howden is Recognized as the Petes Frontline Worker of the Week

Nicole Howden, a personal support worker and medical technician has been named as the winner of this week's Frontline Worker Drop the Puck program.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes

Howden has been a PSW and medical technician at Empress Gardens Retirement Residence for the past 14 years and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

She has been through lockdown twice while working at Empress Gardens and always looks out for the best interest and health of residents, sanitizing and cleaning constantly, on top of her daily duties. At home, she was tasked with becoming a part-time teacher for her two kids during the province-wide shutdown.

“Nicole doesn’t get enough thanks for going above and beyond at her job,” says Justin Crapp who nominated Howden. “It takes a special person to do what they do and it’s amazing she stepped up and went over and beyond with her job while having to wear a gown, goggles, a shield, and gloves all day long.”

The Petes are celebrating frontline workers who have gone above and beyond for their community during these unprecedented times.

Each week they recognize and celebrate one local frontline worker for the additional time and effort they have put in during the pandemic to ensure the health, safety, and happiness of those in their community.

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