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Cara Hendrickson, executive assistant in Administration, has some celebrating to do; she was just named the Employee of the Month, and soon she’ll hit her 10-year milestone anniversary with RiverView.

“Looking back over the past almost ten years, I have learned and grown as an individual, both professionally and personally,” she shared. “Working daily alongside people who are like family brings such joy and peace to my life. Because of that, I love coming to work, and I try to bring this light into others’ days. One of my favorite sayings is, ‘Be the change that you wish to see in the world,’ by Mahatma Gandhi. I try to bring that forth in all my interactions with others.

“I am very grateful and humbled to be recognized as March Employee of the Month.”

A South Dakota native, Cara moved to Argyle in 1978, moved to Wisconsin for a few years, and then moved back to Minnesota to be nearer to family after her children were born. She and her husband, Mark, will celebrate 35 years of marriage in August. They live in Argyle with their dog, Shale. The couple has two children, son Daulton, 31, and daughter Taylor, 29, who reside in South Minneapolis.

In her free time, Cara loves cooking, baking, reading, and spending time outside “enjoying God’s gifts.” Camping and hiking are activities the entire Hendrickson family enjoys, as well as listening to and/or watching the Minnesota Twins. Besides attending many games, the Hendricksons also experienced Spring Training in 2023. “I developed this interest with my Dad and grandfather, so continuing to do this brings those blessed memories back.”

The following are just a few of the comments made in nominations in Cara’s honor: During Cara’s time at RiverView she has carried herself, supported staff, taken on tasks in different departments with such a positive attitude and great skillset...She provides assistance to all whether it’s in the computer lab, scheduling a conference room, etc. Cara assists the Foundation with Giving Hearts Day, scholarships and other tasks. If you need help planning an event or need assistance at the event Cara is one of the first people to volunteer. Cara is consistently striving to improve her job knowledge and learn new things...Cara is always willing to take on any task and consistently asks if there is anything else she can do for you. In May of 2023 Cara started doing work for Human Resources and the Training Center. It started with asking for her help with a few tasks and we realized her ability to learn a new task and not only do it well but also find better ways to do it…Cara is an exceptional employee and provides exceptional service to RiverView.

Cara is not just a member of our executive team; she is the bedrock upon which our department thrives. Her commitment to excellence is evident in every task she takes on, which she approaches with enthusiasm and a contagious smile...Beyond her role as a welcoming presence, Cara serves as a crucial gatekeeper for our administrative team, ensuring that operations run smoothly and efficiently...Cara’s proactive attitude and remarkable organizational skills allow us, as leaders, to direct our focus towards managing our teams effectively. She effortlessly juggles many responsibilities, from coordinating schedules to tackling various tasks, all while maintaining impeccable attention to detail...She is a pillar of support for our entire department, always ready to lend a helping hand or offer guidance whenever needed...She is the glue that holds the Senior Leadership Team together.