Annual Home Care Aide Celebration
On Thursday, November 13, the Home Care Aide Council held its Annual Home Care Aide Celebration at the Granite Links Golf Course in Quincy, MA.
The event is held annually to celebrate the dedication and commitment of home care aides throughout the Commonwealth whose work enables so many frail elders and disabled individuals to remain in their own homes.
Through seven awards, we recognized the commitment and excellence of home care aides and their allies in support of Massachusetts’ older adults. Bringing attention to this important workforce, while also highlighting those who have achieved excellence in their field, is at the heart of this annual event. Council members nominate the individuals who are recognized at the event.
This year there were more than 55 nominations in total for the Awards.
We were fortunate to have our champions from the Legislature Representative Tom Stanley and Representative Carmine Gentile welcome everyone to the event.
The Ally Award was given to Mass Aging Access in recognition of the partnership we have formed for over a decade to obtain rate increases and make the increases permanent for our essential workforce thus enabling Providers to pay their workers, enough pay to stay.
And for our work together educating state legislators about the home care industry and the essential work of home care aides.
The Homemaker PC/Homemaker of the Year Award went to Blonedine Robuste of Right at Home for her outstanding dedication and the exceptional skills she brings to the delivery of home care.
Ginette Charles of Homemaker Services,Inc. won the Home Health Aide of the Year Award for her commitment, personal care skills, and her compassion.
The Leadership Award was presented to Christine Savino, of Elder Services of Cape Cod & the Islands for her actions as a leader and role model to her peers.
Jadeine Richards of Anodyne Homemaker Services was named the Scheduler/Coordinator of the Year for the consideration she shows for clients as well as her effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Shane Thompson of Guardian Angel Senior Services was selected as the Rookie of the Year – an individual who is new to the home care industry, working as a home care aide for less than 2 years.
The ASAP Case Manager of the Year was Keith Nolen of South Shore Elder Services for his extraordinary enthusiasm, innovation, and commitment to their job.
In addition to the recognition by the Home Care Aide Council, the winners were awarded Certificates from the Executive Office of Aging & Independence by Lynn Vidler, Assistant Secretary.
The success of the event was all due to the commitment of the Event Committee – Angela Rocheleau of Guardian Angels Senior Services, Debbie Harrington of Homemaker Services, Courtney Quinn of Anodyne Homemaker Services, Sarah Clark of Abernathy Home Care, Rosaleen Doherty and Keren Miranda of Right at Home Boston & Maine, Tola Olubanjo, Bunmi Atewologun and Marline Pierre-Francois of Seraphic Springs Health Care Agency, and Kristin McHugh of Prime Home Health and Companion Care.
(Photo Credit: Sue Bray)
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