Nikki

Hometown: Franklinville, NJ

“Nikki is like family. She has helped me adjust to my new home in Ridgefield after moving from Arizona.  I have improved so much with her help.” – Client, Ridgefield CT

Henriette

Hometown: Norwalk, CT

“Henriette does a very good job and has been with me for 6 months, 5 days a week. She is very thoughtful, provides a lot of attention and does an overall great job. She knows what she has to do without having to be asked” – Client, Ridgefield CT

Thulisile

Hometown: Bethel, CT

“Thulisile is fantastic.  She kept her client safe and comfortable throughout the night.  She was respectful to our staff and helped make our job easier.”  – Nurse at Meadow Ridge, Redding

Judy

Hometown: Danbury, CT

“Judy has been our angel.  She is a wonderful cook, and I wouldn’t be able to do the things I am able to do without her here.”  – Client, Redding CT

 

 

 

Mikayla

Hometown: Newburgh, NY

“She never sits down.  She wants to get up and do things to help all the time!”

– Client, Claire Kirby, Ridgefield CT

Comfort

Hometown: Bridgeport, CT

“Comfort’s skills managing clients with dementia are amongst the best we’ve seen.  Her ability to redirect and engage her clients in activities improves their quality of life and demonstrates her true compassion.”  – RVNAhealth StayWELL Staff

Zolie

Hometown: Danbury, CT

Above and Beyond Nomination:  “Zolie has worked for RVNAhealth for several years and has worked on hourly and live-in cases. She has been on one of our live-in cases for several months with a client who needs a lot of physical care. She is very experienced, intelligent, and has great communication with her client’s distant family members to keep them up to date on their loved one’s health. They are so happy and thankful for her care and support. Zolie is a hard worker, very loyal, and dedicated to her job. She is also very responsible and knows the importance of the work that she does to help others.” – RVNAhealth StayWELL Staff

Christy

Hometown: Danbury, CT

Above and Beyond Nomination:  “I would like to sing my praises for Christy Notaro as a caregiver! I recently arrived at an in-home physical therapy appointment and found Christy actively managing our client’s health emergency.  She was calling 911 and coordinating with the RVNAhealth offices and the client’s family.  The client did not want to go to the hospital, but Christy was sweet and pleasant while persistent.  The client went to the hospital for a much-needed evaluation. She is a wonderful caregiver and a great support system for our clients!”  – Tricia Brody, RVNAhealth Physical Therapist

Beverly

Hometown: Norwalk, CT

Above and Beyond Nomination:  “Beverly whole-heartedly stepped into a live-in dementia care role.  She recently used her creativity to assist her client with a showering routine. She is patient, calm, and reassuring – the perfect qualities for dementia care.” – RVNAhealth StayWELL Staff

Innocent

Hometown: Bronx, NY

Above and Beyond Nomination:  “Innocent is one of the most kindhearted caregivers. Every case that he has been assigned to has resulted in wonderful feedback from the clients, their family, and our nurses and therapists. He is an amazing cook and provides the best care for his clients. Innocent has great communication skills and stays in contact with his supervisor to report any changes. He will do anything asked of him without a second thought if it means keeping his clients safe and happy.” – RVNAhealth StayWELL Staff