Dale G. - April 2011
CAREGiver of the Month, April 2011
We are pleased to announce that Ms. Dale G.. is the CAREGiver of the Month for April 2011. The CAREGiver chosen as CAREGiver of the Month is the one who best personifies Home Instead Senior Care’s dedication to seniors in serving our clients and our community.
Dale is an example of rising above! She makes such a difference in people’s lives, all her client’s love her and will re-arrange their schedules around when Ms. Dale is available. Actually, Dale is almost always available, ready and willing to help out when needed.
We are delighted that Dale is a part of the Home Instead team. Congratulations, Ms. Dale!   Mary A. - March 2011
We are pleased to announce that Ms. Mary A. is the CAREGiver of the Month for March, 2011. The CAREGiver chosen as CAREGiver of the Month is the one who best personifies Home Instead Senior Care’s dedication to seniors in serving our clients and our community.
Mary is one of the most caring, dependable caregivers at HISC. She has exceptional work ethic. Her compassion and caring heart is easily recognized. She is the caregiver at the Catholic Brother’s Home and Brother Mark does not want any other caregiver.
Mary brings love and great joy to our clients at the Catholic Brother’s Home. Something that the clients notice about her is that she always has a smile on her face and a caring heart. We are so glad to have Mary as part of our Home Instead team!  Edna F. - February 2011 We are pleased to announce that Ms. Edna F. has been selected as the CAREGiver of the Month for February 2011. The CAREGiver of the Month is honored for exemplifying Home Instead Senior Care’s commitment to our clients.
Ms. Edna was nominated as CAREGiver of the Month because she is an outstanding CAREGiver who handles her clients well and never has any complaints. She goes the extra mile, working additional hours when needed and is considered family by her client.
Watching their T.V. shows together is an evening routine Ms. Edna and her client enjoy. The consistency Ms. Edna offers helps the client with her memory problems, making a positive difference in the client’s life.
We at Home Instead appreciate Ms. Edna’s big smile and big heart. Thank you and congratulations, Ms. Edna! Renee P. - January 2011 We are pleased to announce that Ms. Renee P. is the CAREGiver of the Month for January 2011. The CAREGiver chosen as CAREGiver of the Month is the one who best personifies Home Instead Senior Care’s dedication to seniors in serving our clients and our community.
Renee is extremely gentle and patient with her client. She is exceptional at identifying clients’ needs and reacting quickly and appropriately to meet those needs. She is also great at encouraging exercise, both physical and mental, to improve her client’s quality of life.
Renee is always willing to go the extra mile to stay late if needed or come in a little early. She is very professional, taking seriously her responsibility to always keep the office staff informed as to what is going on with the client.
We are delighted that Renee is a part of the Home Instead team. Congratulations, Ms. Renee! Gladys S. - December 2010 We are pleased to announce that Ms. Gladys S. has been selected as the CAREGiver of the Month for December 2010. The CAREGiver of the Month is honored for exemplifying Home Instead Senior Care’s commitment to our clients.
Gladys was nominated as CAREGiver of the Month because clients and client families are ALWAYS amazed by her compassion, gentle nature and love. The staff at Williamsburg Retirement Community has even commented on how great she is!
Gladys goes above and beyond her call of duty in everything she does, becoming part of the family for her clients. She’s always willing to go the extra mile for her Home Instead family, too, picking up extras shifts and being ready to help.
Thank you and congratulations, Ms. Gladys! Sylvia L. - November 2010 We are pleased to announce that Ms. Sylvia L. has been selected as the CAREGiver of the Month for November 2010. The CAREGiver of the Month is honored for exemplifying Home Instead Senior Care’s commitment to our clients.
Leslie, a Hospice Field Nurse from Amedisys recently called our office to let us know that one of our clients was being released from Hospice. She accredited 80% of her remarkable recovery to Sylvia’s wonderful care. Sylvia is motivating the client to eat without being bossy and forceful. Sylvia is also cooking meals and seeing that her client has more of a routine than she has had in the past.
It is not common for a person to be released from Hospice but due to Sylvia’s efforts and commitment, this client has shown significant improvements. This instance is the spirit of Home Instead in action.
Thank you and congratulations, Ms. Sylvia!  Laverne C. - October 2010 We are pleased to announce that Ms. Laverne C. has been selected as the CAREGiver of the Month for October 2010. The CAREGiver of the Month is honored for exemplifying Home Instead Senior Care’s commitment to our clients. Laverne was nominated as CAREGiver of the Month because she “is an excellent CAREGiver, always has a smile on her face,” and is “always willing to accept extra shifts even if they are not her regular clients.” She displays a positive attitude, is dependable, and is dedicated to her clients. As a part of the Horizons team merging with Home Instead Senior Care, Laverne kept a positive attitude during the transition. She trusted the staff at Home Instead to guide her during the transition time. Thank you and congratulations, Ms. Laverne!  Bettie D. - September 2010 We are pleased to announce that Ms. Bettie D. has been selected as the CAREGiver of the Month for September 2010. Our CAREGiver of the Moth is honored for exemplifying Home Instead Senior Care’s commitment to our clients. Mrs. Bettie works with a special needs couple and she goes above and beyond all the time for these two clients. Because are both Alzheimer’s patients, the assignment is a real challenge. There are numerous stories to tell but a good illustration of Bettie’s commitment occurred one weekend when the overnight CAREGiver could not get Mrs. A. to calm down. That CAREGiver called Bettie, and at 10:00 p.m. Mrs. Betty got out of her bed and went to the house to calm Mrs. A. down. She even went back out on Sunday morning to make sure Mrs. A. was okay. Ms. Bettie comes on Saturday mornings to bring Mr. A. to music lessons with her grandson at BREC. Mr. A. was a music major and loves the piano. Mr. A. also loves to visit the Thomas Road area where he grew up, so Bettie often drives him out to that neighborhood. He lights up like a Christmas tree! Says Condtrenda, “I can go on and on about the love, compassion and dedication Mrs. Bettie has for the A.’s, but there are not enough words in the dictionary to describe what Mrs. Bettie means to the clients and to HISC. To sum up everything Mrs. Bettie is the wind beneath the wings of the A.’s and she keeps flying with them!” Thank you and congratulations, Ms. Bettie!  Carol D. - August 2010 We are pleased to announce that Ms. Carol D. has been selected as the CAREGiver of the Month for June 2010. The CAREGiver of the Month is honored for exemplifying Home Instead Senior Care’s commitment to our clients.
The difference Carol makes in the lives of all her clients is summed up in this thank you note from the niece of one:
..."Now that my aunt is settled in to her assisted care facility, she is no longer in need of caregiver assistance from Home Instead Senior Care. Your services/caregivers have been invaluable to us, Cynthia's family,since we live out-of-state from Baton Rouge.
May I personally say how much I appreciate Carol D. - her kindness and patience with Cynthia has been a great comfort to me. If any need should arise in the future for assisted care, I will definitely be in touch with Home Instead.
Thank you,
Joanna R."
Thank you and congratulations, Ms. Carol!!
 Frances L. - July 2010 We are pleased to announce that Ms. Frances L. has been selected as the CAREGiver of the Month for July 2010. The CAREGiver of the Month is honored for exemplifying Home Instead Senior Care’s commitment to clients and community. Passion, caring, warmth and true devotion characterize the work Frances does for the Brothers of the Sacred Heart.
Aside from the day-to-day routine of her household responsibilities and the personal care she gives to the Brothers, Frances finds time to do things that will enhance their retirement years. Frances knows the intricacies of each Brother’s life, helping each to document his journey at the house with photos and his own personalized scrapbook. His journal has become a truly valuable resource for one Brother with Alzheimer’s, helping him function at a higher level. This is just one example of her caring and compassion, helping her clients to live in the moment and moments.
Thank you and congratulations, Ms. Frances!  Melanie V. - June 2010 We are pleased to announce that Ms. Melanie V. has been selected as the CAREGiver of the Month for June 2010. The CAREGiver of the Month is honored for exemplifying Home Instead Senior Care’s commitment to our clients.
Melanie was nominated as CAREGiver of the Month because even with short notice we can always depend on her to come through with a smile on her face. Melanie never complains about the work she does and always goes above and beyond. She recently rearranged her schedule just so a client would not go too long without a bath!
Melanie also recently walked into a case with a client nearing the end of life. Melanie did a fabulous job making that client’s last days comfortable, pain free, even delightful.
Because she is always ready to help out, Melanie is considered a rock in time of trouble here at Home Instead. Says Contrenda, “She is my angel that always has my back when I need her. She is truly what Home Instead CAREGivers stand for.”
Thank you and congratulations, Ms. Melanie!
 Geraldine S. - April 2010 We are pleased to announce that Ms. Geraldine S. has been selected as the CAREGiver of the Month for April 2010. The CAREGiver of the Month is honored for exemplifying Home Instead Senior Care’s commitment to their clients and their community.
Geraldine was a unanimous nomination as CAREGiver of the Month. She has gone the extra mile and “saved the day” with more than one tough case! Since joining the Home Instead family in July, 2007, Geraldine has been a consistent, reliable CAREGiver who really makes a difference in the lives of seniors.
Thank you and congratulations, Ms. Geraldine!
Lori C. - March 2010 We are pleased to announce that Ms. Lori Cheatham is the Home Instead Senior Care CAREGiver of the Month for March 2010. As CAREGiver of the Month, she is recognized as the CAREGiver who best “changes the face of aging” for her client. Congratulations, Ms. Lori!
Lori has been with HISC for four and a half years. She is always on time and hardly ever calls out. Her dedication and commitment to her clients is outstanding.
Lori has been with one family for much of the time she has been at HISC. The family knows that Lori loves them, but she “doesn’t tolerate no mess.” This simply shows the love and care she gives them.
She also adds laughter to the clients’ home. She will pretend to Miss U.S.A. or Cinderella if they have too many requests at once. It helps them see that she’s only one person and can only handle one request at a time. The clients always have a funny story to tell about Lori. Once Mrs. C. wanted a better look at a snake on the sidewalk. Though almost hysterical herself, Lori persevered and brought Mrs. C. close enough for a fair view.
Lori is truly what HISC stands for. She goes above and beyond, never complaining and always dedicated to her client family. She has brought stability and trust to this client home. Says Care Management, "She is truly Heaven sent."
Delores E. - February 2010 We are pleased to announce that Ms. Delores E. has been selected as the CAREGiver of the Month for February 2010. The CAREGiver of the Month is honored for exemplifying Home Instead Senior Care’s commitment to “making CAREGiving personal.”
Her clients appreciate her big heart. They have said that Ms. Delores goes over and beyond what’s expected, meeting their every need.
Ms. Delores is very dependable and takes her job to heart. She truly enjoys her job and enjoys providing services to the clients. She looks out for the interests not only of her clients, but of Home Instead as well.
Thank you and congratulations, Ms. Delores!
 Barbara C. - January 2010 We are pleased to announce that Ms. Barbara C. has been selected as the CAREGiver of the Month for January 2010. The CAREGiver of the Month is honored for exemplifying Home Instead Senior Care’s commitment to clients and community.
Overall Barbara is a wonderful CAREGiver who is very pleasant to work with and has a great sense of humor. She has a number of clients, all of whom rave about her. She genuinely cares about each and every client. While clients enjoy being around her and think of her as a buddy, she always keeps it professional.
Thank you and congratulations, Ms. Barbara!
 Ivy M. - December 2009
We are pleased to announce that Ms. Ivy M. is the Home Instead Senior Care CAREGiver of the Month for December 2009. As CAREGiver of the Month, she is recognized as the CAREGiver who best “changes the face of aging” for her client. Congratulations, Ms. Ivy!
Ms. Ivy has 3,650 hours of service with Home Instead—2,577 of the hours with same client. Ivy truly has changed that client’s situation because of her loving, patience and consistency.
Her longtime client resides in a facility, and the environment there can be a difficult one in which to work. In the middle of it all, Ivy busily goes about helping her client, while patting or smiling at other residents along the way. Not only does Ivy please her client and her client’s family, but she also has pleased the staff at the facility as well.  Willie M. - November 2009
Every month Home Instead recognizes one CAREGiver who by his or her tireless, compassionate, and devoted service exemplifies our dedication to seniors. We are pleased to announce that Mr. Willie M. is the Home Instead Senior Care CAREGiver of the Month for November 2009. Congratulations, Mr. Willie!
Mr. Willie has worked a total of 3,975 hours, working almost half that time with one male client. During that time, the two developed a close bond and mutual respect. The client enjoyed having Mr. Willie as his CAREGiver because they liked the same things and they could relate “man to man.” Willie was with the client when he passed and the family commended Mr. Willie for notifying the hospice nurse and family when the time was near. His quick action allowed the family to say “goodbye” to the client.
Mr. Willie is always willing to give a helping hand, has a gentle spirit and always has a smile in his voice when he speaks. Mr. Willie is irreplaceable to the HISC family. He is not only a good CAREGiver, but a good man! Beverly M. - October 2009
CAREGiver of the Month, October 2009
We are pleased to announce that Ms. Beverly M. is the Home Instead Senior Care CAREGiver of the Month for October 2009. As CAREGiver of the Month, she is recognized as the CAREGiver who best “changes the face of aging” for her client. Congratulations, Ms. Beverly!
Beverly has worked with some of our most challenging clients, yet never complains. She works live-in shifts with only a 2-3 day break in between.
Beverly goes above and beyond the call of duty, always with a smile on her face.
She laughs about playing “go fish” for hours, saying it is delightful to see her client enjoying herself.
One family never thought they would see daylight and thanks to Beverly, “the sun finally shines!” The client now sleeps nights and is not as depressed. Another client said we should use Beverly to train other CAREGivers on how to be patient and sweet.
Incredibly, Beverly actually had a heart attack while on a shift, yet worked the whole assignment. The only time she has missed work in her tenure is when she was recovering from open-heart surgery; even then, she was back on the job in five weeks!
 Barbara T. - September 2009 We are pleased to announce that Ms. Barbara T. has been selected as the CAREGiver of the Month for September 2009. The CAREGiver of the Month is honored for exemplifying Home Instead Senior Care's commitment to "changing the face of aging." One way in which Barbara displays her commitment is by serving a client who has special care needs. She even repositions the client every three hours throughout the night. Ms. Barbara has gone above and beyond both in service and in flexibility. The client's wife praises Ms. Barbara every time she speaks to Care Management! Congratulations, Ms. Barbara!
 JoAnn A. - August 2009 We are pleased to announce that Ms. JoAnn A. is the Home Instead Senior Care CAREGiver of the Month for August 2009. As CAREGiver of the Month, she is recognized as the CAREGiver who best "changes the face of aging" for her client. Congratulations, Ms. JoAnn! Ms. JoAnn's outgoing client needed a "pal," someone who could take him for coffee or on various outings. She became just that! Whatever made her client happy, Ms. JoAnn was willing to do. Although her pal is now in a nursing home, Ms. JoAnn visits to just sit and hold his hand, continuing their special relationship. Her longtime client's daughter says Ms. JoAnn treated the entire family as if they were part of her family. As we at Home Instead like to say, "to us, it's personal."
Carolyn C. - July 2009 We are pleased to announce that Ms. Carolyn C. is the CAREGiver of the Month for July 2009. The CAREGiver chosen as CAREGiver of the Month is the one who best personifies Home Instead Senior Care's dedication to seniors in serving our clients and our community. Ms. Carolyn is a Senior CAREGiver who has worked in 24-hour care and has shown dependability, punctuality and professionalism in every shift. She is caring, trustworthy and always willing to work. We are delighted that Ms. Carolyn is a part of the Home Instead Senior Care team. She is a true team player! Congratulations, Ms. Carolyn!  Sylvia L. - June 2009 Our CAREGiver of the Month is honored for embodying Home Instead Senior Care's commitment to "changing the face of aging." We are proud to name Ms. Sylvia L. as the CAREGiver of the Month for June 2009. We are delighted that Ms. Sylvia is a part of the Home Instead team. She quietly displays dedication and loyalty to both client and family. As CAREGiver, she is so faithful, so dependable, that we must be careful not to take her for granted. Ms. Sylvia is truly an exceptional CAREGiver who serves as a model for all. Congratulations, Ms. Sylvia!  Ana M. - May 2009 We are pleased to announce that Ms. Ana M. is the CAREGiver of the Month for May 2009. As CAREGiver of the Month, she is recognized as the CAREGiver who best personifies Home Instead Senior Care's dedication to seniors in service to clients and community. Recently Ms. Ana displayed her beautiful soul and gentle spirit by extending her hours for a client who became very ill. She did not hesitate to help out in any way she could between her other clients, even when it meant personal sacrifice. Even more praiseworthy, Ms. Ana shows this genuine love, admiration and loyalty to all of her clients. We are delighted that Ms. Ana is a part of the Home Instead Senior Care team. She is a pleasure to be around and her heartwarming smile encourages her coworkers as well as her clients. Congratulations, Ms. Ana!  Louella J - March 2009 We are pleased to announce that Ms. Louella J. is the CAREGiver of the Month for March 2009. Ms. Louella works seven days because the client does not want anyone else! She goes above and beyond not only for her client, but for other family members as well. Truly, she is like a part of the client's family and is always included in their birthday and family parties. Ms. Louella's selfless and loving spirit encourages the Home Instead Senior Care staff as well as her clients. Congratulations, Ms. Louella J.! We are honored to have you as part of our team. | 