KUDOS From Kelly

By Kelly McNamara

Alethea McDonald: This month we have yet another Amazing Rookie Caregiver. We should probably have a special award for that. Alethea, only with us since September, was already an experienced caregiver and a wonderful person but joining our company meant she needed to meet our standards, and show excellence in her work every day. She needed to support the families as well as the clients, follow good common sense and use solid clinical skills to provide her clients with the best care possible. She needed to know when to call for help or assistance in problem solving, communicating well in speaking and writing. And more. She has exceeded our expectations in every way.

There is simply no way to truly describe this... but she simply LIGHTS UP every room she enters. She carries a maturity and confidence well beyond her years. Once she is in sight, we immediately know Oh good…Everything is going to be all right.

Her energy level so high, she is simply unstoppable! Give her a few tasks, she goes well beyond and we wonder, where does she get the energy? She is extraordinarily compassionate toward all her clients and their loved ones. She is very organized, a great attribute on days when there simply are too many things to do in too little time.

She has a wonderful smile and sunny attitude, inspiring confidence in her clients and colleagues. Her clients never fail to mention her amazing voice and how much they love singing along with her, show tubes especially.

Alethea’s energetic vibrant approach to life is much appreciated by all. She never fails to give 100% to everything she takes on. In the current shortage of good caregivers and several hundred other agencies to join, Alethea could have joined any among them. We are thrilled and honored she chose us. We will do all we can to insure she does not leave.

Thanks for all you do every day Alethea!

All caregivers mentioned in this column will receive a bonus and our sincere gratitude! Many many thanks to all of you for once again extending yourselves to ensure that we are of course Always There…!! ■