Honoring Some of the Best Home Care Aides in America

Testimonials

The HHFMA Mentorship program has provided me with a great professional relationship with someone outside of my own organization. My mentor has been a great sounding board and someone I can reach out to as for insight and guidance related to professional development, speaking opportunities, educational resources and especially career aspirations. We often work together to discuss both financial and regulatory changes that will impact the home health and/or hospice industries. I cannot stress enough the value I have received being in the HHFMA Mentorship program and plan to become a mentor myself.
Mike Simione, Director of Cost Reports, SimiTree Healthcare Consulting
One of the most significant benefits of joining a professional organization, like NAHC, is the opportunity it provides to either be a mentor or to find one. As a previous “mentoree,” I am a huge advocate for the NAHC Mentorship program. I was blessed to gain Carolyn Fleistra as a mentor. Carolyn offered me the ability to learn the industry and association from someone who had worked in the industry at the executive level for years and someone who had been involved in the organization at a high level. She shared her experiences, shared tips, ensured I knew where to be, and above all, gave me a sense of belonging. I highly encourage anyone to seek mentorship
Summer Napier, President, Healing Hands Healthcare, LLC
Through the HHFMA Mentorship program I have had several formal and informal conversations with my assigned mentor. This has provided the opportunity to evaluate and achieve my career goals within the industry – like being appointed to the HHFMA Workgroup. The knowledge I have gained since joining the industry has been extensive and the HHFMA Mentorship program has played a major role in my career development. I will continue to contribute to the success of this initiative, including becoming a mentor myself.
RJ Gagnon, CFO, Androscoggin Home Health and Hospice
When I first became a homecare executive, my predecessor and first home health & hospice mentor advised me to join HHFMA. “And never miss the Finance conference!” It was fantastic advice. The HHFMA has been a great source of current information over my career, and its mentoring program was a terrific additional benefit. I was fortunate to be assigned a wonderful mentor, Marcylle Combs. She answered my questions, introduced me to others, and helped me navigate all the resources available to members through NAHC and the HHFMA. I’ve also really enjoyed mentoring others over the years. If you are new to the HHFMA, a mentor can help you optimize your membership. If you are experienced, serving as a mentor is a wonderful way to give back to the homecare and hospice community.
Carolyn Flietstra BSN RN, Executive Vice President (Retired), Christian Living Services

Last month, NAHC and CellTrak announced they would be awarding at least 20 $500 scholarships to some of the best and most deserving home care aides in the United States in November during Home Care and Hospice Month.

The NAHC-CellTrak Home Care Aide Scholarship Recipients are:

Savannah Brittain

Marie Nazaire, New Partners in Care

Nicole Randall, Synergy Home Care

Tiffany Wiley, Visiting Nurses Association

Priscilla Rakestraw, Addus HomeCare

Caitlin Perdue, Interim Health

Lucille Barnett, All Ways Caring HomeCare

Cynthia Camacho, All Ways Caring HomeCare

Carolina Martinez, Bayada HHC

Jade Bryant Taylor, Bayada HHC

Carrie Harper, Cedar County Public Health

Carolyn Camby, All Ways Caring HomeCare

Rachel Reynolds, Elk Valley Health Services

Cabriska Wright, Functional Independence Home Care

Noelle Wilson, Partners in Care

Rebecca Von Rueden, Prohealth Home Care and Hospice

Ann Literski, ProHealth Home Care and Hospice

Christal Ennis, ComForCare Home Care

Tamika Beverly, Addus HomeCare

Tammy Bull, Richmond County Hospice

Valerie Balch, Bayada HHC

Click the link on each name to learn more about the winner and find out why she is such a remarkable home care aide and deserving recipient of this scholarship.

Congratulations to all the winners! They embody the spirit of caring and commitment to care that is necessary for a great home care aide. These are some of the finest people in home care and as a society we owe them more than we can say. They do difficult work without complaint and what could be more important or more noble than caring for the most vulnerable people in our society.

“This scholarship is a proven way to help home care aides advance their careers, tell their stories of what caregiving means to them, and highlight the difference it has made in the lives of their patients,” says William A. Dombi, Esq., President of NAHC. “America needs to hear from the people who provide care to our most vulnerable citizens.”

“With the impact of COVID on our industry, we realized our commitment to the scholarship program for 2020 needed to be doubled, to 20 scholarships! In March, many of our home care aides found themselves forced to make tough choices, and yet they remained at the forefront of caring for our family and friends in their homes. Because of their dedication, we want to recognize and support their efforts in continuing a career path as a homecare hero!” Andrew Kaboff, Founder of CellTrak.

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