Caregiver of the Month
Caregivers Are the Heart and Soul of Right at Home of Westchester
Right at Home of Westchester's mission is to improve the quality of life for those we serve. We succeed through teamwork and having the best caregivers in the industry. Their professionalism, training, compassion and commitment to our clients and our clients' loved ones is unparalleled and we appreciate all they do. Every year, every month, every day we appreciate our outstanding Caregivers who are going above and beyond to create an amazing experience for our clients in Westchester County and the surrounding areas. We truly value our outstanding people. Who knows, maybe a career as a caregiver is right for you!
Each month, we feature a caregiver who went above and beyond to improve the quality of life for someone in our community.
Benefits of a Right at Home Career
- Flexible scheduling
- Pay increases available through our Personal Advancement Program
- Bonusses for referrals
- Aflac Insurance opportunities
- Caregiver Recognition & Rewards Program
- Named Employer of Choice by Home Care Pulse
- Weekly Pay
- 401K
Our Caregiver of the Year
Unalee Robinson
“Unalee is the human being we count on the most to provide our aging and very special mother the deeply personal care, excellent meals and the most amazing energy to deliver full and engaging interactions each and every day that she works with Mom. In our mother’s home there is love, respect, laughter, family tales, puzzles and word games. Unalee watches carefully for every need Mom might have and she supports and encourages the other caregivers. They constitute a team which we and they have every right to be proud of.” - Fidler family
September Caregiver of the Month, Narrine!
- Where are you from? - Jamaica
- What was your first job? - I first worked in customer service
- How long have you been a caregiver? - 6 years
- How did you get into senior care? - I was working with a sick doctor as a home aide.
- What kind of care services do you provide? - Companion care
- What is the most memorable/rewarding experience in your caregiving career? - Receiving a Thanksgiving card in the mail, expressing how grateful they were for my companionship.
- What gives you the greatest satisfaction at work? - Showing love towards the clients. Giving great care.
- What do you do in your spare time? - I watch TV and read.
Congratulations Narrine, you are our Caregiver of the Month for September 2021!
October Caregiver of the Month, Eric!
- Where are you from? - Accra - Ghana
- What was your first job? - Store attendant
- How long have you been a caregiver? - About 3 years
- How did you get into senior care? - I have a passion for it while working as a cleaner at a clinic in Ghana
- What kind of care services do you provide? - Companion, Homemaking, Cleaning, transportation, meal prep, Personal care, Hospice care, and Dementia care
- What is the most memorable/rewarding experience in your caregiving career? - Is by caring to client situation and getting the job done
- What gives you the greatest satisfaction at work? - The relation and the acquittance between the client and me
- What do you do in your spare time? - I like to read books and listen to the news
"Eric is a great asset to our company. He is currently on a challenging case and always loves to assist his client with a smile. Client’s wife and family members loved him and treats him like he is apart of their family. Eric goes above and beyond especially if coverage is needed for other shifts." - Rashida Lewis, Scheduling Coordinator
Congratulations Eric, you are our Caregiver of the Month for October 2020!
August Caregiver of the Month, Lindsay!
- Where are you from? - I was born in Connecticut
- What was your first job? - Waitress
- How long have you been a caregiver? - About 2 years
- How did you get into senior care? - My love for helping others
- What kind of care services do you provide? - Companion, Cleaning, transportation, meal prep and dementia care
- What is the most memorable/rewarding experience in your caregiving career? - Creating a professional relationship with my clients and their families
- What gives you the greatest satisfaction at work? - Knowing my help/assistance is appreciated
- What do you do in your spare time? - Catch up on my favorite shows, relax at home, workout, cook!
"Lindsey always takes that extra step for her clients and goes out of her way to make sure everything is in order. She makes sure they are OK even when she is not with client." - Melissa, Director of Operations
Congratulations Lindsey, you are our Caregiver of the Month for August 2020!
July Caregiver of the Month, Lorraine!
- Where are you from? - St. Lucia
- What was your first job? - CNA
- How long have you been a caregiver? - About 7 years
- How did you get into senior care? - I always have the love and passion for the elderly
- What kind of care services do you provide? - Hospice and Companion Care
- What is the most memorable/rewarding experience in your caregiving career? - Treat every patient equally
- What gives you the greatest satisfaction at work? - A good bond with your patient
- What do you do in your spare time? - Have an appropriate conversation with pastor
"Lorraine is a kind and compassionate caregiver. Her client and family members speak highly of her and love having her around. Lorraine will go the extra mile for her client. Even if the task seems impossible she always find a way to assist. Lorraine's client was on hospice and needed oxygen regularly. Due to her lovely care, her client came off hospice care after a few months and is doing well. Lorraine’s personality helps her to gain a great connection with her client and she is very happy that Lorraine is apart of her life." - Rashida Lewis, Scheduling Coordinator
Congratulations Lorraine, you are our Caregiver of the Month for July 2020!
June Caregiver of the Month, Joan!
- Where are you from? - I was born in St. Kitts
- What was your first job? - Babysitting
- How long have you been a caregiver? - Over 10 years
- How did you get into senior care? - I like to help others, my first experience as a caregiver was helping my friend care for her mother
- What kind of care services do you provide? - Hospice care, meal prep, assist with toilet and showering, walk with client
- What is the most memorable/rewarding experience in your caregiving career? - When I can put a smile on the client's face
- What gives you the greatest satisfaction at work? - When a client tells me that they appreciate me
- What do you do in your spare time? - I like to relax by going to the gym, listening to gospel music, doing art work like knitting, and spending time with my grand children
"Joan is a compassionate and loving caregiver. She is currently on a difficult case and her client has difficulty connecting with people. Due to Joan's personality they have a great connection with each other. All Joan’s previous clients speak highly of her and love having her around. If the task seems impossible, she always find some way to assist." - Rashida Lewis, Scheduling Coordinator
Congratulations Joan, you are our Caregiver of the Month for June 2020!
May Caregiver of the Month, Imani!
- Where are you from? - New Rochelle, NY
- What was your first job? - I worked at Macy's
- How long have you been a caregiver? - Over 6 years
- How did you get into senior care? - I took care of my grandmother while she battled cancer
- What kind of care services do you provide? - Dementia care, hospice, personal care, meal prep, companion care
- What is the most memorable/rewarding experience in your caregiving career? - One of my previous clients wrote me a letter or recommendation into the nursing program at onr of the schools I applied to
- What gives you the greatest satisfaction at work? - Hearing my clients say I am the best aide they've had so far
- What do you do in your spare time? - I like to read or go for walks
"Imani is on a challenging case yet she is always there for her client and has gained the trust of her so much that she will only allow Imani to shower her. Imani goes above and beyond for her client and makes the best of every shift. Always is willing to help our scheduler out when she is in a last min jam call out." - Melissa, Director of Operations
Congratulations Imani, you are our Caregiver of the Month for May 2020!
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