Pat is one of those Service Coordinators who go above and beyond who normal duties. She is cooperative, collaborative, always has a smile on her face. She is willing to learn new procedures and always follows through any tasks she has undertaken. Pat constantly networks with doctors and the community to obtain referrals for Addus. She averages 10 to 20 referrals a week. Pat has taken the time to speak at a recent In-Service of Homecare Aides to inquire what skilled services may be needed by their clients. She truly cares about our clients and wants to promote the healthiest lifestyle possible for seniors in their own homes.

On March 15th there was a wicked windstorm that hit Southern Illinois and the Marion area. The news reported 106 miles per hour winds and called it an “inland hurricane”. Homes, cars, and businesses were damaged. Because of Tara and her quick reflexes, two senior’s lives were spared. Tara was at work at her client’s home when the storm occurred. A neighbor living next door was concerned about Tara’s client and wanted to check on her. She struggled to get up the stairs because of the fierce winds. Tara went to help the neighbor to get into her client’s house when a tree in the front yard cracked and snapped in two right in the spot where the neighbor was standing. If Tara did not pull the neighbor into the house, the tree would have fallen right on top of her. Tara was a hero and saved her life. Thank you Tara, for your quick thinking in a moment of distress.

Sharon is truly a wonderful, professional and dedicated HCA. She is loved by her clients and cares for each and everyone as if they were very special people. She was assigned an interim client that was very difficult with numerous extenuating circumstances. Sharon took the assignment in stride and handled the client professionally. She is a great asset to Addus and an extraordinary HCA.

Sandra was assigned to a patient who had cancer and required a special sterile catheter and drainage kit. This kit was to be delivered while Sandra was visiting the client. She patiently waited nearly three hours and never complained about the lost time. She called the supplier and was told that it would be delivered the next day. Sandra told the family that if anything changed they could reach her on her cell phone and she would return to take care of the patient. At 8 p.m. she received a call that the supplies were delivered that evening. Due to the urgency of administering the procedure to the patient, Sandra drove back to their home which was an hour away and gave the patient the urgent care that was needed. She wanted to make sure the patient was in no pain and was properly cared for. This is true dedication. Thank you Sandra for all that you do.