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Direct Care Professionals Award
HESSCO recognizes Gilberte Auguste from All-at-Home as an outstanding home health aide.
Gilberte is a very positive person and goes about her work with a smile on her face. She is dependable, easy going and enjoys interacting with her consumers. She treats her consumers with great respect and affection. She makes a real difference each day in the lives of many.
For her on going dedication, compassion and commitment, please join us in congratulating Gilberte on receiving the HESSCO Outstanding Direct Care Professionals Award!
Direct Care Professionals Award
HESSCO recognizes Martine Auguste from All-at-Home as an outstanding home health aide.
Martine is very reliable and responsible. She provides compassionate care to her consumers. Martine has been known to go the extra mile and care for her consumers outside of her scheduled work days. She always takes the extra time to ensure that her consumers needs are met. Martine is very well liked by many.
For her on-going dedication, compassion and commitment, please join us in congratulating Martine Auguste on receiving the HESSCO Outstanding Direct Care Professionals Award!
Direct Care Professionals Award
HESSCO recognizes Alicia George from Best of Care as an outstanding home health aide.
Alicia is committed to providing exceptional quality care. She has established great relationships with her consumers. Alicia dedicates her time making sure her clients are well cared for. She is very detail oriented and has a great way of alleviating their concerns. Alicia is beloved by many and really makes a difference each day.
For her on-going dedication, compassion and commitment. Please join us in congratulating Alicia on receiving the HESSCO Outstanding Direct Care Professionals Award!
Direct Care Professionals Award
HESSCO recognizes Karen Guinen from Multicultural Home Care as an outstanding home maker.
Karen has developed great relationships with her consumers.
She provides exceptional home making services while engaging her consumers in conversation. Karen is an outstanding listener and companion who puts people at ease. She has a gift for really connecting with her consumers. Karen has greatly improved the quality of life for many.
For her on going dedication, compassion and commitment, please join us in congratulating Karen on receiving the HESSCO Outstanding Direct Care Professionals Award!
HESSCO recognizes Shaneyka from Anodyne Homemaker Services as an outstanding home health aide.
Shaneyka has developed great relationships with her consumers. She is extremely reliable, compassionate and dependable.
Shae goes above and beyond for her consumers including buying a white-board to keep her consumers informed of daily meals, schedules and expected visitors. Shae is very attentive and takes extra care of her consumers. She has greatly improved the quality of life for many.
For her on going dedication, compassion and commitment, please join us in congratulating Shaneyka on receiving the HESSCO Outstanding Direct Care Professionals Award!
HESSCO recognizes Enive from Anodyne Homemaker Services as an outstanding home health aide.
Enive has developed meaningful long term trusting relationships with her consumers.
She has brought a lot of joy to her consumers by going above and beyond to be sure they are well cared for and comfortable. Enive is very thoughtful and caring and enjoys assisting people.
For her on-going dedication, compassion and commitment, please join us in congratulating Enive on receiving the HESSCO Outstanding Direct Care Professionals Award!
HESSCO recognizes Deusa Kirwin from Advanced Home Care Services as an outstanding home health aide.
Deusa has developed great relationships with her consumers. She is extremely attentive to their cultural needs and special requests. Deusa goes above and beyond for her consumers including preparing the types of foods they like from their childhood. Deusa always listens to stories about extended family and treasured memories. She has a gift for making the clients feel comfortable with her presence and her daily assistance. She has greatly improved the quality of life for many.
For her on going dedication, compassion and commitment, please join us in congratulating Deusa Kirwin on receiving the HESSCO Outstanding Direct Care Professionals Award!
November is National Family Caregiving Month
Family Caregiver Specialist
Haley Stansberry is the Family Caregiver Specialist at HESSCO. She provides practical tips and resources for caregivers. Haley embraces the mission of HESSCO which is to help older adults and individuals living with disability remain safe and independent at home for as long as possible.
Haley meets with people by visiting them at their home, with family members or at the office. She listens to each person’s unique situation and develops an individualized assessment plan with action items. She provides detailed information about local support groups, counseling, workshops, on-line webinars, educational events and virtual support groups. A contingency caregiving plan is also developed, in case something unexpected should arise. The HESSCO Family Caregiver Support Program is available at no cost to the caregiver and there are no income requirements.
Nutrition Program Upgrades
HESSCO Elder Services is pleased to announce that it was able to make several upgrades to its nutrition programs in Dedham, Medfield, Millis, Walpole, Westwood. Through the generosity of the Foundation for MetroWest, HESSCO received funds from the Alleviating Hunger and Homelessness grant. Through this grant HESSCO purchased digital, infrared thermometers, and lightweight food transport containers so each site has state of the start food safety equipment. In addition, at the lunch program within the Community Center at O’Neil Drive in Dedham, HESSCO purchased a new stove and refrigerator in c
ollaboration with the upgrades to the kitchen that the Dedham Housing Authority made. In addition to these equipment upgrades, the MetroWest Hunger Relief Fund provided funds for HESSCO to purchase food for its nutrition programs. HESSCO invites seniors to dine at the O’Neil Drive Community Center Monday through Friday at 11:00 as part of its meal program. To reserve your spot for lunch call 781-329-5183. Visit our website www.HESSCO.org. to find the location of the community dining program in your town.
If interested in volunteering at any HESSCO nutrition program, please contact Susan at 781-784-4944 x251 or info@HESSCO.org.
About Foundation for MetroWest
Established in 1995, the Foundation for MetroWest is the only community foundation serving the 33 cities and towns in the region. We promote philanthropy in the region, help donors maximize the impact of their local giving, serve as a resource for local nonprofits and enhance the quality of life for all our residents. Since inception, the Foundation has granted $15 million to charitable organizations and currently stewards more than $22 million in charitable assets for current needs and future impact. To learn more, please visit www.foundationformetrowest.org or call 508-647-2260.
