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!
Fabienne - May 2024 Caregiver of the Month
Our Care Professional of the Month award goes to Fabienne! Thank you for your hard work, dedication and wonderful care you provide each and every day.
Carol - April 2023 Caregiver of the Month
Congratulations to our Care Pro of the month Carol! Carol is punctual, flexible and extremely dedicated to her clients. We are so thankful to have Carol on our Home Instead team!
Ashley - December 2022 Caregiver of the Month
Congratulations to Ashley H., Caregiver of the Month for the North Office! Ashley has great communication skills and is always willing to help fill in for last minute shift openings. She's a wonderful mother and caregiver and we appreciate everything she does to make the client's lives easier.
Cynthia - November 2022 Caregiver of the Month
Please help us in congratulating our Care Pro of the Month for the North Office, Cynthia! Cynthia is a rockstar caregiver not only because she is extremely reliable, but also because she always helps in a pinch! Her clients love her happy demeanor and she is a highly requested caregiver. Thank you for being so wonderful, Cynthia!
Yarelin - October 2022 Caregiver of the Month
Yarelin is professional yet caring and jumps right in when needed. She never hesitates to assist with anything our clients need. Her clients love her for her attention to detail and her willingness to build relationships. Thanks for being such a wonderful part of the Home Instead family!
Dianne - September 2022 Caregiver of the Month
This month, we honor a great person with CarePro of the Month, Dianne! She has an extremely loving heart and kind smile that puts her clients at ease. Dianne has been with Home Instead for 2 years and came to us with 30 years of experience! We are so appreciative of the care she provides and are proud she chose to share her gifts with us.
Chinanika- August 2022 Caregiver of the Month
Here is what our client has to say: “Thank you Home Instead for matching Naki and me. She is very dependable and flexible- always "here for me" both physically and mentally. Our communication is great and is key to our "work" together! I am thrilled to support Naki as caregiver of the month.”
Paulette - July 2022 CAREGiver of the Month
Our client’s family best explains why Paulette gets this award! "We are delighted to learn that Paulette has been chosen as Caregiver of the Month! We feel so fortunate to have Paulette caring for our mother and giving her such warm and kind companionship. Paulette is unfailingly cheerful, positive, and easygoing. She is always flexible with us and happy to accommodate unexpected changes to our scheduling. Best of all, our mom has grown very fond of Paulette, which is a huge comfort to us."
CONGRATULATIONS, Paulette, on this well-deserved honor!
Angela - June 2022 CAREGiver of the Month
Angela has been a dedicated CAREGiver with Home Instead since 2018. She has always served our clients with professionalism and integrity and provides great care with compassion. Angela’s kindness and understanding of clients who suffer from Dementia and Alzheimer’s is beyond compare. She also works with special needs children in the school system and on her school breaks always picks up more hours for our clients. We are so lucky to have Angela on our time for the past 4 years and look forward to many more!
Team Patricia - May 2022 CAREGiver of the Month
We have a Home Instead first with a full team of caregivers that deserve recognition. “Team Patricia” consists of Vicki, Gwen(not pictured), and Jackie. They work hard together and communicate to always make sure their client is getting the absolute best care. Their dedication and compassion are incredible and we are so thankful to have them as team members.
Marian - April 2022 CAREGiver of the Month
Our dear Marian is ready for the Indy 500 festivities! How fitting that she has been named CAREGiver of the month! Marian has dedicated almost 20 years to the clients at Home Instead. In her spare time, she travels internationally with her Sorority Sisters. There’s no slowing down this gal! Marian is a cherished employee- always punctual and reliable with a wonderful personality and sense of humor. We thank her for her years of dedication. It does not go unnoticed! Thank you again.
Heather - March 2022 CAREGiver of the Month
Heather is a loyal and dedicated caregiver who has covered many last-minute shifts. She always arrives at each client with a smile. Heather is punctual and reliable with a wonderful personality and sense of humor. Her love for taking care of animals and people shows through in everything she does. Thanks for being a rockstar, Heather!
Ghada - February 2022 CAREGiver of the Month
We would like to congratulate Ghada as our February CAREGiver of the month. Her client and his family shares with us that Ghada prepares incredible meals, takes her client to appointments, and provides care and friendship with a constant smile on her face. Thank you so much for everything you do, Ghada!
Michelle - January 2022 CAREGiver of the Month
Michelle’s client and her family agree that she absolutely deserves this recognition! The family says Michelle goes over and above every day. She is respectful, honest, incredibly caring and won’t stop cleaning! The change the family has seen in their loved one during Michelle’s time with her client is remarkable. The two of them laugh, talk, bake, and often have “cleaning out projects”. Michelle is a blessing to the family, and they are so grateful for her.
Precina - December 2021 CAREGiver of the Month
Precina is a joy to work with due to her happy disposition and compassionate nature. Her clients only have amazing things to say about her. She works hard and is always willing to pick up extra shifts to help other clients. We are so happy to have Precina as a part of the Home Instead family!
Cathy - November 2021 CAREGiver of the Month
Cathy is well known for going into a home as a caregiver and always coming out as a friend. She has a natural gift of building trust and sharing her heart with others. We are so blessed to have you on our team.
Toni - October 2021 CAREGiver of the Month
Toni has a passion for what she does, and it shows in the way she cares for her clients. She may be new to Home Instead, but her experience and dedication have quickly earned her CAREGiver of the month! She immediately bonds with her clients and enjoys spending time with them.
Corinthian - September 2021 CAREGiver of the Month
Corinthian has been a very dedicated CAREGiver for several years. Her extensive experience that she earned through attaining her CNA license give our clients and families peace of mind knowing that they have the highest level of care. We are grateful to have Corinthian as a part of our team!
Marcella - August 2021 CAREGiver of the Month
Marcella is a very dedicated CAREGiver for more than 4 years at Home Instead. She brings much joy and reliability to each family that she sees. Her work ethic shines through with the many compliments received from family members. She knows what she does is important, and we value her hard work and bright smile.
Rachel - July 2021 CAREGiver of the Month
Congratulations to our CAREgiver of the month Rachel! Her client's daughter had these amazing things to say about her:
Rachel is an incredible caregiver! She interacts with her clients, engages them in conversation, & is always interested in finding out what they’ve done in their life to make them who they are. She goes out of her way to prepare meals, “march & sing” my mom down the hallway, & dance with her to Frank Sinatra.
Rachel shows empathy & compassion while caring for her clients with dignity. There is a special place in Heaven for caregivers like Rachel.
Sandra - June 2021 CAREGiver of the Month
Sandra is an amazing person. She is caring, thoughtful, and brings joy to those around her. She goes above and beyond to help others. Not only do her clients love her, but so do her coworkers.
Brandi - May 2021 CAREGiver of the Month
Brandi has been a CAREGiver for almost a year and is very dedicated to her clients. She has shown her love for one client by committing to taking him to a wedding out of town and on a holiday! Whenever we are in need for someone special, even when it is last minute, we can always count on Brandi.
Timothy - April 2021 CAREGiver of the Month
There are not many males in the field of CAREGiving and we always wish there were more. They are certainly in demand! Timothy is exceptional. He works 6 days a week and he cares very much for each individual that he visits with. Once Timothy is introduced to someone, he stays with them for a very long time. He has taken advantage of every specialized training that we have to offer, everything from Alzheimer training to CPR. We have been very fortunate to have Tim with us for over a year. We look forward to many more.
Carolyn - March 2021 CAREGiver of the Month
Carolyn is dedicated, reliable, and a very hard worker. She has committed herself to assisting one special woman every day. She has a very close bond and built a wonderful relationship with her. Carolyn is very experienced and knowledgeable in Alzheimer’s and Dementia. She spends extra time with them going through family photo albums and taking her to familiar places of her past. Carolyn has patience and kindness like no other. She is a blessing to many. Carolyn has often said that even individual she spends time with has been a blessing in her own life. She has been able to build such deep relationships and gained a deeper understanding of life, love, and the true value of caregiving.
Ellen - February 2021 CAREGiver of the Month
Ellen, thank you for always being prompt, available, and there when your client needs you. You have never missed a day or been a moment late! You are kind, generous, and compassionate. Thank you for all that you do and for all that you are. Congratulations on earning the CAREGiver of the Month award for the month of February! Nobody deserved it more.
Tammy - January 2021 CAREGiver of the Month
Tammy, you have been with us for 8 years. It has been a wonderful 8 years. You have so much experience and kindness in your heart. It shows in everything that you do and with every client you see. As soon as you enter a client’s home, you instantly make them feel comfortable and at ease. This is only one of your many gifts. We are grateful to have you on our team and as a part of our Family.
Shirley - 2020 CAREGiver of the Year
Shirley has been a dedicated, compassionate, heart of gold CAREGiver since 2004. She has worked nearly 13,341 hours for Home Instead! Shirley has been the Lead CAREGiver for a 24/7 client over the last 3 years. Her client requested that she remain her CAREGiver as she believes she would not have “lasted this long” if it were not for Shirley. Shirley shares our same values: that we treat our clients as we would treat our family. She expressed that, “We are there to help them do the things they can no longer do for themselves. It makes me feel good being able to be there when they may not have anyone else”.
Shirley shares with us that her favorite part of being a CAREGiver is being able to learn new things from her clients. “It is a joy working with seniors. They teach me things that I didn’t know. They tell me stories about things that I didn’t get to live through” She has learned different ways of cooking her favorite meals and new recipes. She respects her clients and their knowledge.
Katie - December 2020 CAREGiver of the Month
What a wonderful caregiver we have in Katie! Katie is already a very busy young lady between going to classes at Marian University and staying active, but that doesn’t stop her from giving her spare time to our clients and ensuring they are taken care of and feel loved. Her primary client has wonderful things to say about her, and truly appreciates how hard she works and her personal drive. Her passion and drive for helping others is reflected in everything she does, and we truly value her as an employee.
Breta - November 2020 CAREGiver of the Month
Breta is a wonderful person. She is caring and compassionate; she is always there when anyone needs her. Breta works six days a week for two people consistently. She has built a bond with them and established a level of trust that is vital in making these relationships successful. When you see Breta, she is always smiling. She is reliable, committed, and goes the extra mile for every family she sees.
Nya - October 2020 CAREGiver of the Month
Nya was carefully selected as CAREGiver of the Month due to her reliability, her kind and humble demeanor, her attention to detail, and most of all her natural ability to go over and beyond for those whom she assists. She is pictured with her client. Her client, Rebecca said that she was honored to be there when Nya was awarded CAREGiver of the month and if she had a choice, Nya would win every month. She trusts Nya as if they were family. They have established an ever-lasting bond that cannot be broken. Rebecca even went a bought a cake to celebrate this honor.
Shana - September 2020 CAREGiver of the Month
Shana is an excellent CAREGiver. She devotes her life to helping others. Everything she does, she does with a smile. She makes herself always available. She never calls off and is very reliable. She displays confidence and each clients home she walks into, she shares her knowledge and kindness. We often get phone calls from family members raving about how caring, intelligent, and helpful Shana is. She displays all the wonderful qualities anyone would look for in a professional CAREGiver.
Mindy - August 2020 CAREGiver of the Month
Mindy has a heart of gold. You can really tell when someone loves what they do when they do it exceptionally well and when they never take a day off and this is Mindy. She is a hard-worker. She has been with her same regular clients from the beginning and doesn’t know the meaning off calling-off. She is a wonderful person and an exceptional CAREGiver. We are grateful to have her on our team.
Cre - July 2020 CAREGiver of the Month
In the four years that Cre has been with us, she has been an amazing relief for so many families. The most recent family that she assisted couldn’t say even wonderful things about her. She is always there, ready to help anyone in need. She is kind and compassionate. She is dependable and responsible. Cre holds all of the qualities one searches for in a professional CAREGiver. Cre is a beautiful example of someone who loves what she does. To Cre, this isn’t a job but a rewarding and joyful experience; something that she looks forward to everyday. CAREGiving brings her happiness and she brings a smile to the faces of everyone she sees.
Victoria - June 2020 CAREGiver of the Month
Victoria cares very much for everyone that she meets. She has taken the time to learn as much as she can, so that she can be the best that she can be. She has our additional training and specialized training classes. She is very kind and patient. She may be newer to our family but she comes with a lot of experience and we are grateful to have her on our team. She is eager to work and spends quality time with each client she sees. She definitely treats each individual like she would her own family.
Debra - May 2020 CAREGiver of the Month
Congratulations to our CAREGiver of the Month!! Debra, you are always reliable and have a huge smile. Your laugh is contagious; each home you go into, the families have such wonderful compliments. Thank you so much Debra for Everything you do!!
Karen - April 2020 CAREGiver of the Month
Karen has been a very dedicated and hard worker. She cares very much about each client that she visits. She is very reliable, always on time and does not call off. She has a lot of experience and knowledge in many areas of home care; her diverse knowledge makes her a valuable asset and companion to all families that she sees. She will be celebrating her two-year anniversary with Home Instead this year and we look forward to many more years to come!
Amy - April 2020 CAREGiver of the Month
Amy came to us as an LPN and will be celebrating her one-year anniversary this year! She quickly makes lasting bonds with her clients and we receive many compliments about Amy from their families. She brings not only her extensive knowledge and education but also her caring and compassionate nature. She is a wonderful addition to our Home Instead Family!
Sholanda - March 2020 CAREGiver of the Month
Sholanda is very dedicated to each family that she sees. Her work ethic shines through with compliments from family members. Her dedication is apparent in the fact that she works 7 days a week and never calls off. She knows what she does is important and we value her hard work and bright smile.
Deandra - February 2020 CAREGiver of the Month
Deandra has been with us for almost a year and we have valued every moment we have shared with her! She is very outgoing and enthusiastic. The families that she visits have wonderful reviews. They admit that she has become an extension of their own family. She is a hard worker, happily picks up additional shifts, and brings with her much experience.
Gervaise - January 2020 CAREGiver of the Month
Gervaise is a very dedicated and valued member of our team. She brings to the table, her extensive experience that she earned through attaining her CNA license. She has been with us for 5 years and has always shown amazing work ethic. She doesn’t call off and is always happy to pick up extra shifts. We are grateful to have her as a part of our Home Instead team!
Allan - 2019 CAREGiver of the Year
Allan has been a wonderful addition to our Home Instead family. He has been with us for 15 great years! He is a hard worker, he is dedicated, and he puts all of himself into each family that he visits. The families that he sees often call the office to share with us how wonderful he is and how much he not only assists in the specifically requested assistance but the amazing companionship and respite that he offers each of them. He sits and laughs, chats, and spends quality time with everyone. There isn’t enough room on this page to list all of the compliments we have received about Allan.
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