Cindy Cottle
We very easily decided that it was time to Spotlight Cindy in our Caregiver
Spotlight Award. Cindy is a caregiver who constantly goes above and beyond.
She has been with us for right around a year now and has quickly climbed
the ranks as one of our most reliable and eager caregivers. There are
very few, if any, challenges that we have thrown at Cindy that she hasn’t
been able to master. She is one who has not only been able to learn and
adapt in any environment but has been able to thrive. We asked Cindy what
her favorite parts of her job were and this is what she had to say.
“I love working with my clients but it is so rewarding to see the
impact and build the relationships with the client’s families as
well. When I first go into a place you can usually feel the hesitation
by the client and the family. Very quickly all of that melts away and
you can just see the comfort and appreciation on everyone’s faces.
A former client of mine asked me what her purpose was in life; I responded
to her by telling her that her purpose in life was to be MY teacher so
I could not only take care of her but anyone else”
We certainly look forward to continuing to work with Cindy in the future
and watch how her dedication to her job impacts the lives of those she
serves. I believe that I speak for all of her clients and ourselves when
I say, “Thanks Cindy!”
Gail Butler
Gail, who has been with us since 2008, is our longest employed caregiver.
Like several of our employees Gail has done a little bit of everything
with us, but is primarily doing transportation for us now. This includes
working with Camden Clark’s wound center to transport those who
are unable to find a ride or to drive themselves, along with transporting
for doctor appointments for some of our other clients. We talked to Gail
to get his feel for what his experience with Home Helpers has been over
the years and this is what he had to say.
"I spent 35 years working in retail prior to working with Home Helpers.
The appreciation that I get from clients for making sure they get to their
appointments on time is just amazing. Most of my clients I only see for
a short amount of time everyday when I’m taking them to and from
the hyperbaric chamber at Camden Clark, but we usually get to know each
other pretty well and laugh and joke while we can. I hope that I make
their day as much as they make mine. I’m able to talk with the office
any time any issues arise and we are always able to figure it out so the
clients can have the best experience possible."
Effort and dedication by our employees such as Gail is truly what sets
us apart from so many other agencies. Instead of going through the motions
everyday, Gail is able to connect with his clients to make their trips
as enjoyable as possible. He can certainly be the light for individuals
who may not be having a very easy go of it. Thanks Gail for all that you
continue to do!
Michele Soule
Michele is a perfect example of the flexibility that Home Helper’s
caregivers can help provide. Michele has been an extremely important asset
to our team because she has taken so many different roles as a caregiver.
Michele has worked on transporting clients to Dr. appointments, assisted
in the care for 24/7 clients, and has also worked with clients who just
need a few hours here and there. Because of Michele’s dedication
and flexibility we have chosen her for our Caregiver Spotlight award.
Michele has this to say about her clients, “ I enjoy being able to
go in for my clients and cook them a good home cooked meal who because
of their limitations may have been stuck eating microwave meals previously.
My favorite part though is just being able to listen to them tell stories
about how much the area has changed over the years or listen to them talk
about prized possessions that may be older than I am! The bond that you
build with your client over time is truly amazing, I don’t know
who the time helps more, myself or the client.”
Sometimes it can be the little things that can make such a difference in
people’s lives and we are proud to say that Michele exemplifies
all of the qualities that we look for in a caregiver.
Bea Moreau
Bea is one of our caregivers who understands the need of the services that
we provide. Her perfect attendance and thorough job performance makes
her one of our latest Caregiver Spotlight recipients. Bea, like many of
our caregivers, has worked with a wide range of clients from those who
are bed bound to those who just want a little company. No matter what
the situation Bea is always up for the challenge.
When we spoke to Bea this is a little of what she had to say about her
time with us. "I just enjoy making a difference in people’s
lives. Its comforting to know I am giving peace of mind to not only the
client but to the family as well. Listening to a client be appreciative
of the service I’ve provided and thank me is very satisfying."
When we asked Bea what her favorite part of her job was she went on to
say, " I find their life stories and experiences very interesting.
It’s fun getting to know new clients along with their pets since
I love animals so much." Bea generously went on to say," Home
Helpers has been a wonderful company to work for, the management and staff
are very caring and easy to communicate with."
Anita Burdette
Anita is an extremely passionate caregiver that has been with Home Helpers
for going on a year. She has worked with a broad range of clients and
is equally as passionate from one client to the next. We asked Anita why
it is that she enjoys her job so much and this is what she had to say.
"After I helped with my brother that was very sick for several years
I asked God to take me to where I needed to be and I ended up with Home
Helpers. I love working with elderly people and I hope they get comfort
from my visits with them because I cannot begin to describe the blessings
I receive from them. There is something to learn from every client and
you leave each client feeling like you have made a difference for them
and that’s what life should be about. Working for Home helpers of
the MOV has been great! I feel they try their best to accommodate their
clients as well as their staff."
