The Chicago office is a very busy office with over 1400 employees, serving approximately 4,000 clients in a single month. The office is a constant stream of people, with non-stop phones ringing. Adriane has many responsibilities, one of which is to provide relief for phone coverage. Even in this hustle and bustle atmosphere, he always manages a smile and is friendly and courteous when answering the phones. He never forgets to identify the branch and himself to all callers. Many times when I call the office and the individual I am seeking is away from their desk, instead of placing me in voice mail, Adriane routinely finds the person I need. Addus is fortunate to have an employee like Adriane who is a pleasure to work with.

Kerri has been a Program Assistant at the Mt. Vernon Adult Day Center since April 2009. She has been an enthusiastic addition to our team and the clients enjoy seeing her every day. Recently she took a few days off due to her husband’s return to the states from Iraq. The clients missed her and several of them asked every day when would Kerri be returning. At the center Kerri is involved in the activity programs and she assists the clients with whatever their needs are. She and a Nurse Assistant have been instrumental in starting a dance team at the center with a group of our young adults. Their goal is to perform in the community in the near future. Addus and our clients are please to nominate her for Employee of the Month.

Don has been an employee for one year. He was looking for employment where he could be of moral support and assist seniors in activities of daily life. Don has had a lot of experience working with people and has an understanding of the issues that face seniors every day. He is a very dependable employee, always on time, and is sought after by many of our clients to have him as their Home Care Aide. He will call in and volunteer to be a fill-in whenever he is free and will travel anywhere he is assigned. Don is a shining example of a great Home Care Aide and is deserving of the honor of National Employee of the Month.

Daniela is a dedicated, compassionate, reliable and dependable worker. She has been with Addus for five years and is well liked by staff, clients, case workers and coworkers. Daniela goes out of her way to meet the needs of our clients and will rearrange her schedule to assist any clients in need. Her hard work and kindness to others is praised by all. Thank you Daniela for you passion and devotion to your job.