By Thomas H.
JEVS Care at Home is excited to announce our Caregiver of the Month Award—a special recognition to honor the dedication, compassion, and hard work of JCAH caregivers who go above and beyond to make a real difference in the lives of clients and their families. Each month, we’ll spotlight a caregiver who embodies the heart of our mission: delivering compassionate, high-quality care with unwavering commitment.
Follow us on Facebook (JEVSAtHome) or Instagram (@jevscareathome) where we’ll announce each month’s winner. Read below to meet our first two Caregiver of the Month Award recipients, Sarah Javier and Frances Loughran.
January 2025 Caregiver of the Month: Sarah Javier
Sarah is a caregiver on our Lehigh Valley team. Sarah cares for her clients as if they were her own loved ones in need of care.
Recently, Sarah began working with a client who had never received home care services before. The client’s family were anxious, but Sarah put their minds at ease the minute she arrived for her first shift. Sarah had reviewed the client’s Plan of Care; she knew the client’s needs and preferences, and she was well prepared to begin providing care. As the days and weeks passed, Sarah and her client developed a positive rapport. Sarah’s support has made it possible for the client to keep living independently in her own home.
Sarah received rave reviews from a second client who was especially particular about her caregivers. Soon after Sarah started working with her, the client, C.G., called the office to let us know how pleased she was. “Sarah is a keeper,” she said. “She comes in my door and takes care of everything. You don’t have to ask or tell her anything. She just knows what to do.” The client continued: “Sarah knows everything on my Plan of Care. She pays attention to detail with the cleaning and is there for anything I may need.” On home visits with this client, it was clear that Sarah was making a real difference. She had helped the client with some projects, like going through boxes and putting knick-knacks back on display. The client was eager to praise Sarah and tell us how happy she was that Sarah was her caregiver.
We know that when Sarah walks through a client’s door she is bringing peace of mind to both the client and their family. Thank you, Sarah, for the difference you make every day! — Heather Fotopolous, Area Director, Lehigh Valley and Central PA
December 2024 Caregiver of The Month: Frances Loughran
JEVS Care at Home recognized Fran for her hard work and dedication to her client, Richard W. After Richard was hospitalized and admitted to a nursing facility for rehabilitation, Fran visited him a few times each week, unpaid. Fran advocated for Richard’s proper care while he was in rehab and ensured that he had a smooth transition home. Fran then helped our nursing team set up PT/OT and arrange for a visiting nurse. Fran knew how important these services would be in preventing a readmission. Fran is an outstanding caregiver and a true representation of what client advocacy looks like. We are lucky to have her on our JCAH team. –Kim St. Peter, Director of Health and Education
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