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Care Professional Awards & Recognition
At Home Instead®, our success revolves around the work of our Care Professionals – and we make sure they know it! We celebrate Care Pros year-round through: notes of appreciation, recognition in our employee newsletter, flowers, extra time off, and even impromptu office parties.
Do You Know Someone With A Caring Heart?
We all have that someone who is a natural born caregiver. If you know a friend or family member that would make an outstanding Care Pro, someone who would easily receive a standing ovation from Home Instead, please share the career opportunity - we’d love to meet them!
Standing Ovation Care Pro Recognition
A standing ovation is considered the highest form of praise and recognition, taking applause to the next level. Each month, we celebrate Care Professionals who have gone above and beyond in their roles and lift them up with a Standing Ovation. We thank these incredible Care Pros for their dedication and service.
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Melissa Wilder - January 2024 CareGiver of the month
Vivacious, energetic, personable...just a few of the adjectives that describe Melissa, our January care pro of the month. Melissa has been with us now a little over two years and she has certainly made a difference in the lives of our clients. Melissa exudes confidence when she walks in a room! Between her energy, confidence and willingness to jump right into situations, this month it was clear who we wanted to highlight for care pro of the month. Melissa is also dedicated, arriving at each shift on time, and ready to make everyone around her feel special. Her amazing love of animals is one other thing we need to mention, which enables her to bond with her animal-loving clients. Thank you, Melissa, you are incredibly cherished by our Home Instead family!
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Sandy Mooney - 2023 CareGiver of the year
Sandy has been with us going on 10 amazing years! There is so much to say about Sandy. She is soft spoken, dedicated and brilliant with her work. When she is placed with a client she is there for years! Sandy is fantastic with dementia clients and makes great judgement calls. A client’s daughter recently said that her mom is difficult, but Sandy is so patient and takes time to talk to her mom. She is very detailed and concerned about her clients. Sandy always arrives at her shifts, allowing her clients and the office to have full confidence in her, which means to world to families. Not only does she arrive at her shifts when scheduled but will come in early if needed. She calls the office to communicate important information to us as well. Sandy is the epitome of reliability, earning her this distinguished honor! Thank you, Sandy, for your shining example of what it means to be a Home Instead Care Pro!!!
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Cindy Kirk - December 2023 CAREGiver of the month
Please help us congratulate Cindy for a very well-deserved award. Her hire date was 12/15/22 and we couldn't WAIT for that year to be up to be able to nominate her for care pro of the month!!!!! Cindy is spectacular in every sense of the word. Dedicated, experienced and compassionate. She is also very dependable to her clients and the office staff. Being able to connect with her clients in a way that makes everyone feel at ease is an incredible strength of hers as well. When Cindy commits to a shift, she commits. This committment means the world to her clients and their families, giving them the consistency, they need in an uncertain time. We THANK YOU Cindy, for your professionalism and commitment to putting others before yourself!
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Cindy Dill - November 2023 CAREGiver of the month
Please help us congratulate Cindy, our November Care Pro of the month! Longevity and steadiness are the name of the game with Cindy. She has been a constant champion and source of support to us and the families she is with. Cindy has been with our Home Instead family for just over 12 incredible years!!! Having overcome her own personal challenges recently, she managed to keep her chin up and her feet planted firmly on the ground, with a good outlook and a positive attitude on life. Cindy has been with her most recent client now for about a year and a half, enabling her client's wife to enjoy getting out of the house without worry. She knows her husband is in the best of hands. Thank you, Cindy, for your stability, and your peaceful, easy spirit. You are appreciated beyond measure!
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Sandy Ringgold - October 2023 CAREGiver of the month
Sandy has been with us for almost 11 years and has displayed her compassion and dedication every day. We are lucky to have her.
A fellow CarePro nominated Sandy:
"Sandy always goes into client's homes with one goal, how can I improve the life of this client? No matter how difficult our clients may be. If and when she runs out of her clever ideas she readily seeks assistance. If a difficult situation arises she stays late to assist and she is always early. I have always enjoyed working with Sandy. She always completes her tasks"
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Laurie Graves - September 2023 CAREGiver of the monthth
Please help us congratulate Laurie, our September CarePro of the month! Laurie has been part of the Home Instead family for over five wonderful years. We are always confident placing Laurie with a family. She has been described as reliable, flexible and is always paying attention to detail. One client Laurie has been with for over two years feels so secure with Laurie, she will simply cancel the shift if Laurie is not available to make it for some reason. She is practically a family member!
A recent client's husband went on and on about how wonderful Laurie has been. She has been kind, compassionate, always willing to find more to do and prompt.
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Cindy Brown - August 2023 CAREGiver of the month
Please help us congratulate Cindy, our August Care Pro of the month! Cindy has been with us for over 10 years!!!!! In this time, she has not only been a spectacular Care Pro, but she also handled some administrative duties for quite some time, taking emergency calls on the weekends. Cindy is incredibly sweet and kind. She is willing to step in and help with extra shifts for her clients whenever needed. Cindy is cognizant of how much her clients rely on her. Her character is full of compassion and is consistently proactive, so our clients have the best opportunity to stay in their homes. Last, recently while having a conversation with Cindy's client, he got teary-eyed when talking about how much Cindy means to him.
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Deb Lehman - July 2023 CAREGiver of the month
Please help us congratulate Deb, our July Care Pro of the month! Deb has been with our Home Instead family now for six fabulous years. She has become a foremost “go-to” when in an emergency. Deb is always willing to help with additional shifts when needed and is always putting the needs of her clients before her own. She is aware of the fragility of her clients and the requirements that need to be met for each one. Not only is she flexible and willing to be present, but she is also proficient, capable, and willing to help. Deb has a way of making someone feel comfortable, like she has been your friend for ages. Thank you, Deb, for all you do for Home Instead. We all greatly appreciate you!!!!
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Alice Hubbard - June 2023 CAREGiver of the month
The key characteristic that sticks out about Alice, our June Care Pro of the month, is when you first meet her, she exudes concern for others. She puts her clients first, often over her own needs. Alice only started here with us just over a year ago and has been nothing short of spectacular. When her name is mentioned to clients, their faces light up with smiles, because of how attentive and caring Alice is. She is a beautiful example of what Home Instead is all about. Thank you, Alice, for all you do! You are very much appreciated
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Jackie Acree - May 2023 CAREGiver of the month
Please help us congratulate Jackie, our May Care Pro of the month! Jackie has been a part of the Home Instead family for five and a half years. In that time, she has proven to be a reliable, responsible Care Pro, becoming a long-standing part of any client's care. Most recently, Jackie's intuition came shining through. If anyone has lost a close loved one, you know what it means to be with them when they pass. Jackie's instinct was spot on, when just 14 minutes before her client passed, she called for his son, knowing it was going to be soon. Because of her attention to her client, reaction and compassion, our client's son was with his dad at a most precious moment. Thank you, Jackie, you are an invaluable part of our family. Congrats, and well deserved!
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Roger Dobson - April 2023 CAREGiver of the month
The choice we had to make for April Care Pro of the month was tough. So many of you showed such compassion and warmth towards your clients and their families. However, one Care Pro really moved us. Please help us congratulate Roger, our April Care Pro of the month! Roger has been a part of the Home Instead family since August of 2020. He has been a staple for one particular family for almost a year and a half. Roger was so dedicated to this gentleman that even when he had a personal emergency, he made it a point to arrive at the house, to ensure his client is cared for, putting the client's needs above his own. Due to hearing loss, our client thought Roger's name was Trevor, which Roger faithfully answered to. Last but not least, just a couple days before his client's passing, Roger prayed over his client, placing his hands on him and telling his client he is safe to be released into the hands of the Lord. This was so incredibly touching to the family, bringing tears to their eyes. Thank you Roger, for your dedication and thoughtfulness. These are the heartfelt stories we live for! We appreciate you, Roger!
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Sandy Mooney - March 2023 CAREGiver of the month
Please help us congratulate Sandy, our March Care Pro of the month! Sandy has been a part of our Home Instead family since 2014! That is NINE incredible years of spectacular dedication! Sandy is so sweet and soft spoken. Our clients seem to just melt with her kindness. Not only our client's fall in love with Sandy, but the client's families as well! She is highly requested, and in return she is dependable. She will also tweak her shifts when we are in need of coverage. Always willing to help. Thank you Sandy, we appreciate you so very much!
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Cindy McClain - February 2023 CAREGiver of the month
Please help us congratulate Cindy, our February Care Pro of the month! Cindy has been with us just a short time, starting with us in September of 2021. In that time, she has been incredibly dependable, flexible, and reliable. She never calls out, is willing to move her shifts around if needed and is willing to fill in on short notice. In addition, Cindy puts her all into her shifts, interacting with her clients, playing scrabble, walking, and talking with them. She always ensures they have everything they need and then some! Comments about Cindy from client's families include "Cindy is wonderful, terrific and she is a great asset." Thank you, Cindy, for all you do, everyone here at Home Instead appreciates your dedication!
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Dante Wilson - January 2023 CAREGiver of the month
Please help us congratulate our January Care Pro of the month, Dante! Dante has been a reliable part of our Home Instead family now for roughly 10 amazing years! Dante has been with a large number of clients in those 10 years and has risen to the challenge of all levels of care. Considering Dante’s level of experience, we can be confident knowing we have Dante in a family's home. Not only because of her vast knowledge but also because she is dependable. We know Dante will not only be at her shift, but she will be early, which is beneficial to the family and Care Pros she may be replacing. Dante will even call us and let us know that if a Care Pro is needed because of a call-off, that we can call her! Last but not least, Dante is easy-going and never calls off from her shifts! Thank you, Dante, for the loyalty you show to Home Instead and our valuable clients!
Jerimel Pugh Archer - 2022 CAREGiver of the year
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Jean Sard - December 2022 CAREGiver of the month
Please help us congratulate Jean, our December Care Pro of the month! Jean has been a part of the Home Instead family now for almost eight faithful years! Through the years, Jean has been an unwavering, committed part of our team. This is a Care Pro who not only shows up, but with her whole heart on her sleeve. She is kind, compassionate and goes the extra mile for her clients. We are certain that when she is matched with a client, everyone involved can have peace of mind knowing they are in the best of hands. Jean was born to be a Care Pro! Thank you, Jean, for your stability, consistency and concern for all!
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Grace Hayman - Novemeber 2022 CAREGiver of the month
Please help us congratulate Grace, our November Care Pro of the month! Grace has been a part of the Home Instead family since May of 2015, being a constant source of dependability for us and her clients. Grace is willing to drop anything and help with a client at the last minute. She is also highly requested. Once Grace is in a home, her warmth just makes you feel like you have been friends for years! She is so comfortable to be around, and you can just see how she cares. Grace has cared for some of our most in need, vulnerable clients. Trusted and true are the best words to describe her. We thank you Grace, for your dedication and for giving us, your clients, and your client's families such peace of mind!
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Mary Russell - October 2022 CAREGiver of the Month
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Roger Dobson - September 2022 CAREGiver of the Month
Please help us congratulate Roger, our September 2022 Care Pro of the month! Roger has essentially been with our Home Instead family since 2016. Over and over, Roger has proven to be respectful and kind to not only his clients, but to the office staff as well! He will adjust his schedule to accommodate his clients and accepts extra shifts when he can. Roger is easy-going, never getting upset or disrespectful when in difficult situations. Above all, we commend him for never forgetting his client’s needs. He cares immensely and that shows through the tremendous efforts he makes. Thank you, Roger, for your constant communication, your dedication to your clients and for being the companion that so many of our clients need!
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Shola Olajide - August 2022 CAREGiver of the Month
Please help us congratulate Shola, our August Care Pro of the month! Shola has been a part of the Home Instead family now for two and a half years, proving her stability and dedication the entire time. She has even found ways to get to her client when her car was being worked on! Shola is incredible with dementia clients, providing comfort to the client and peace to the family. Shola was also part of a team of Care Professionals for a short-term client recently and the son had to say this..."every single caregiver was on time, professional, ready to work and above all, compassionate and caring. The whole experience of working with Home Instead was amazing. We are so grateful to have this company and these folks in our community." Thank you, Shola, for being a pivotal part of our team! We truly appreciate you! Congrats!
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Jerimel Pgh Archer - July 2022 CAREGiver of the Month
Please help us congratulate Jerimel, our July Care Pro of the month! We will often mention the longevity of a Care Pro. However, this month, we are honoring Jerimel, having proven himself in one short year. He is very pleasant, always shows up for his shifts, goes above and beyond and cares about his clients. Having only been with two clients in the year he has been with us, he has proven his dedication to each one. He makes families feel comfortable with his skills and is extremely reliable to the office, and for that, we are extraordinarily appreciative. Congratulations Jerimel, for a great first year! We look forward to working with you for many more years!
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Carolyn Walls - June 2022 CAREGiver of the month
We love longevity here at Home Instead. This is yet another month of honoring another CAREGiver who not only has been a wonderful all-around caregiver but has also been with us for almost seven years! In her seven years with us, Carolyn has been a long-standing part of many families lives. Once she steps foot in the door, she can adjust to whatever the needs are. From seeing a client be alert and physically active to being bed-bound, Carolyn doesn’t hesitate. She does it all. She is currently a blessing to a family who says there is a huge difference with their mom and how she is doing since Carolyn started. She is a great match and has made a big impact with her care! They say mom is like a different person now that Carolyn is with her. She is her buddy. Thank you, Carolyn for your consistency that families depend on! Congratulations on your award of CAREGiver of the month for June!!!
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Jean Taylor - May 2022 CAREGiver of the Month
Please help us congratulate Jean, our May CAREGiver of the month! Jean has successfully been a part of the Home Instead family for just a couple months short of 10 years! In that time, Jean has proven to be dependable, trustworthy, and able to form long-standing relationships with clients and their families. One family recently wrote us a lengthy letter.
"Jean has been absolutely vital in the care of mom. Jean has been a consistent and caring friend. She has always gone above and beyond what we expect from a caregiver and our expectations are high! During this whole mess with COVID, Jean has proven repeatedly how much she cares. She provides incredible peace of mind. Knowing we would have a loving and caring person for mom was so very important to us. Jean also made it a priority not to miss any of her shifts."
Thank you, Jean, for your extraordinary dedication and compassion to our families. You are incredibly appreciated!
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Trudy McGrane - April 2022 CAREGiver of the Month
Please help us congratulate our April CAREGiver of the month, Trudy!!! Trudy has been a part of the Home Instead family since August of 2019. Trudy has been tremendously reliable. We have heard comments from her clients including being called a client’s “everything; she is so very kind and thoughtful.” Another client told us she has been a good constant for him, and she is a good cook! Finally, Trudy proved her dependability this winter by trudging out in the snow, to cover a shift for a lady who couldn’t be alone. Unfortunately, because of the frightening weather, we had several open shifts and Trudy came through for us. She went above and beyond, traveling in the snow and staying the night so she could be there for her client in the morning. This is the kind of dedication that our clients and their families are SO incredibly grateful for! Thank you, Trudy, for your commitment and passion to help! We appreciate you!!!!
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Tammy Turner - March 2022 CAREGiver of the Month
Please help us in congratulating Tammy, our March CAREGiver of the month! Tammy has been a faithful, dependable asset to Home Instead for over four years! We can depend on Tammy to make it to her shift, no matter the weather, even slipping and sliding this winter during our frightening snowstorms! In addition to showing up for her clients, she is excellent in each home while she is there. We have had many positive comments from client's family members over the years. One comment was "Tammy is a great fit for my father-in-law and is really chill, which is opposite of me....which is great! She can handle more than I can!"
We thank you Tammy. Your consistency and devotion to your clients and Home Instead means more than you know! Congrats!
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Wilisha Warner - February 2022 CAREGiver of the Month
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Eva West - January 2022 CAREGiver of the Month
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Rip Brummell - 2021 CAREGiver of the year
Please help us congratulate Rip, CAREGiver of the YEAR for 2021! as well as our our CAREGiver of the month for December. Rip has been with us since June of 2014 and has been a stable figure with Home Instead ever since.
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Rip Brummell - December CAREGiver of the Month
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Betty Sakyiama - November 2021 CAREGiver of the Month
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Kathy Cummings - October 2021 CAREGiver of the Month
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Erica Cornish - September 2021 CAREGiver of the Month
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Iris Adams - August 2021 CAREGiver of the Month
On behalf of the office and your clients, thank you so very much, Iris, for all that you do!
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Cherylynn Johnson - July 2021 CAREGiver of the Month
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Gloria Berry - June 2021 CAREGiver of the Month
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Ann Gerhardt - May 2021 CAREGiver of the Month
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Sandra Riggold - April 2021 CAREGiver of the Month
We are so grateful to have her as a committed member of our team! Her clients rave about her and we are thrilled to be able to recognize her hard work and dedication.
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Sam Taylor - March 2021 CAREGiver of the Month
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Tama Wilmer - February 2021 CAREGiver of the Month
We would like to announce that Tama Wilmer is our February 2021 CAREGiver of the month. We have awarded Tama with this honor because of the dedication she has shown to her clients, as well as her unwavering care and kindness. She has such a warm and caring heart and is very committed to her clients. Tama truly goes above and beyond each and every day and certainly embodies the values that Home Instead strives for. Congratulations Tama for a job well done! ♥
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Corrine Brown - January 2021 CAREGiver of the Month
Corrine is many things, but most importantly she is sweet, confident and respectful to everyone around her. She is enthusiastic about her job and is very caring, dependable, and makes families feel as ease in what is most often an emotional time. Corrine has a caring heart and truly loves being able to be help our clients age with dignity in their homes.
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Thresa Brown - 2020 CAREGiver of the Year
Having had her own significant losses in life, Thresa is full of compassion, not only as a CAREGiver, but simply as a human being. Thresa can reach the depths of others' feelings, difficulties, and challenges having had them herself and she still SHOWS UP.
A huge THANK YOU, Thresa, for ALL you do!!!! ♥