Congratulations to the September 2022 Care Professional of the Month - Laura Brown!
We would like to congratulate Laura Brown for being selected as our Care Professional for the month of September. Consistent, reliable, and has played an integral role in the rehabilitation of her client.
Where Were You Born
Lexington, Virginia
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Lexington ,Virginia , spent summers with my my paternal grandmother in Georgia.
How long have you worked at HISC?
2 years
What's your favorite part of caregiving?
My favorite part of caregiving is growing a relationship with my client. The relationship you establish with them gives them comfort in knowing they’re loved and cared about. I feel even as a person’s health declines that they still feel comfort in knowing no matter what changes come their way that their caregiver will remain the same -- always with a smile on their face and a peace about them.
Tell us a little about yourself
My road to caregiving and volunteering began after my mother passed away with brain cancer at the age of 59 I started off volunteering to read with cancer patients through hospice. As I wasn’t quite old enough to start working in the caregiver field. I wanted to be a good listener, a neutral party. Mostly I just wanted to be a friend to them in their time of need. After high school I remained a volunteer as well as became a supervisor for a company that made aviation life rafts. As a second job I became a private duty caregiver at various times in my life. Each experience helped shape the way for me to now do this full-time -- as it’s truly a joy to enhance someone’s quality of life. I became a wife and mother which is my first love. I have 4 daughters, 1 son and two grandsons. In my off time we like to spend time at the lake or gathered around the table eating homemade goodies or playing board games.
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