Andrew St. Clair

Andrew began his career at the nursing home 20 years ago as a mere lad of 21! His first task - mow the overgrown lawn in back of the building. Since that day two decades ago, Andrew has become an integral part of the nursing home family. He has learned as he went, mastering plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling systems, equipment repair - you name it, if it happens at this place, Andrew knows how to fix it. He is everyone's brother, son, work husband, father... but more importantly, friend.

Andrew can be seen dressed as Santa and St. Patrick. He can string lights and decorations with the most talented of interior designers. He has helped at brunches and candlelight dinners.

He has loved and lost many of our residents. He is quick to give a hug, has a laugh that starts at his toes and always seems to find the good in all. He takes a ration of grief from his fellow employees - imagine working with sixty women! - and does it, at least for the most part, with a smile. He is perpetually calm. He has been with "us women" through marriages, births, divorces, deaths, and menopause, not an easy task!

The patients love Andrew, every one of them has felt the warmth of his hugs and heard the love in his laughter. Families always comment about what a great guy he is and how much he does for everyone. How many building supervisors would dress as Santa and arrive on a tractor for Christmas in July? How many would gently hold a rabbit for a dementia resident to pet? How many would go outside in a winter snowstorm to clean off the cars of his co-workers? How many would go to a co-worker's house to help move furniture? How many would be trusted to pet sit a co-workers beloved pet? We are blessed with Andrew's kind, gentle and generous spirit!

To celebrate Andrew's 20th anniversary he asked to be crowned "King for a day". He was man enough to wear a pink robe, red boa and gold crown, and did it all with a giant grin! Congratulations Andrew on your 20 years at The Westerly Nursing Home. We are all proud to call you our friend.