Celebrating Our Caregivers is Part of Our Culture
"Our caregivers have been and will continue to be the foundation of our growth and success. In home care is based on individual relationships that are built between our caregiver and their client. Having caregivers that are attentive and engaged is what fuels our success. We have prospered because our caregivers have followed the golden rule of 'treating others the way you would like to be treated.' We discuss this in new hire training and make it part of our culture. Keeping this 'top of mind' will allow us to remain the agency of choice in the areas we serve."
— Eric Hicks, Owner of Right at Home (pictured)
Caregiver of the Year 2018 — Berkley Hopkins
Berkley Hopkins, a Right at Home caregiver since 2011, is defined as excellent when it comes to providing care.
“The question isn’t why Berkley should be awarded, but why shouldn’t she. She leaves me at a loss for words. I get emotional because she always has my back.” — Autumn Ward, Right at Home caregiver. Berkley's clients love her, “She’s in high demand and is spread thin sometimes. She never complains,” Ward said.
Berkley sees her role as a caregiver as a way to improve the lives of others, rather than a job. “When people have good care they feel comforted and feel like they’re still able to stay home,” Hopkins said. “Love. Have love and feel compassion. Take care fo them and help them get better. Just be there for them.”
According to Caregiver recruiter, Cheri Beck, Hopkins has continually developed a bond with patients and given them a sense of security. Aside from care, and comradery, Hopkins also prays with her patients, furthering her love and compassion.
Berkley Hopkins was recognized in the Princeton Times.
Caregiver Appreciation Party!
Right at Home has a yearly Caregiver Appreciation Party and part of the fun is raffling off gift cards. Pictured is caregiver Jordan Holleman with her $25 Kroger Gift Card.
CAREGIVER OF THE MONTH
Caregiver of the Month of February - Holly
About Holly
Caregiver of the Month of August - Lisa
Holly has been employed with RAH since May 2018. She has been with the same client as a permanent client since hired, but has always accepted additional fill in shifts when she was available.
Holly enjoys traveling on Mission Trips, as well as helping to educate others. She is very outgoing and a joy to work with. Holly is working while continuing her education to become a Doula and is very excited about her future goals. She brings a smile to everyone she encounters.
Thank you Holly!
Caregiver of the Month of January 2019 - Sarah
About Sarah
Caregiver of the Month of January 2019 - Sarah
Sarah has been with RAH since Sept 2017, and maintained the same client since hired. In the past year, Sarah has not had a single call off or late arrival. She has always had her worksheets in on time, and completed correctly. Even when the issue arose that she was no longer able to use her client's phone to clock in/out on using telephone, Sarah found a way to make it work. She goes above and beyond for her client and has since day of placement. Both the client and Sarah have the respect and value on another. She truly cares about the well-being of her client and it shows. Her client has had a tremendous improvement since he began the program and she was placed in his home.
Sarah has also referred clients, as well as other caregivers to RAH. Sarah continues to be an attribute to RAH. Well deserved Caregiver of the Month.
Thank you Sarah!
Caregiver of the Month of December 2018 - Taylor
About Taylor
Caregiver of the Month of December 2018 - Taylor
Taylor Gwinn has been employed with RAH since February 2018. While employed, she has made an impression on her clients and is requested as a regular caregiver often. Taylor is inspiring and motivating to her clients and she enjoys her job. She anticipates furthering her education into the medical field, and hopes to enter the Learn and Earn Program offered by RAH in the fall.
Thank you Taylor!
Caregiver of the Month of November 2018 - Berkley
About Berkley
Caregiver of the Month of November 2018 - Berkley
Ms. Berkley Hopkins has been employed with Right at Home since December 2011, and has worked with a variety of clients. She is always enthusiastic about accepting shifts and working with all her clients. There is never a case load she declines, and every home sent to, requests that she return. Ms. Berkley never complains, and she is always smiling. She is loved by everyone she makes contact with. She goes above and beyond the duty of a caregiver. She is dependable, trustworthy, and hard working. She is in high demand. Every single one of her clients call to rave over the care and compassion they received while Ms. Berkley was in their home. Berkley has been nominated for Caregiver of the Year on the corporate level, as well. She is a blessing to the RAH team.
Thank you Berkley!
Caregiver of the Month of October - Ashley
About Ashley
Caregiver of the Month of October - Ashley
Ashley has been with RAH since May 2018. She has shown dependability, adaptability and growth. She communicates well with the office staff, when needed, and her clients always report back highly of her. She's a great asset to the RAH Team.
Thank you Ashley!
Caregiver of the Month of September - Jeffery
About Jeffery
Caregiver of the Month of September - Jeffery
Jeff began employment with RAH in February, 2018 with a work history in home care. He was placed with his current client and it has been smooth sailing working with him. His client's family are very grateful for Jeff, his ability to cope with the client's different difficulties due to their illness, and his compatibility with the client's family members.
Jeff is dependable in both the client's home and with his duties to the office. When interviewed, one of his comments to me was "I really love my job and how it makes my client's feel. I love what I do". He has lived up to every word of that statement.
Thank you Jeffery!
Caregiver of the Month of August - Lisa
About Lisa
Caregiver of the Month of August - Lisa
Lisa came to RAH as a "built in caregiver" for a family member. Lisa's paperwork is always in by the deadline and correct. She has not missed a single shift since the beginning of her employment and always willing to take the extra shifts when someone called off. Lisa is friendly, fun loving and the idea face of RAH.
Thank you Lisa!
Caregiver of the Month of July -
Kim
About Kim
Caregiver of the Month of July - Kim
Kim has been with RAH since November, 2016. Since December of that year, she was placed with her current client. She is always on time for her shift and with her paperwork. Her Requests for time off is rare and her call off's are even more rare. She is always thinking of her client, and their needs. She is dependable, trustworthy and good at what she does. Kim has had no complaints and when asked, the family has nothing but amazing things to say about her.
Thank you Kim!