Senior caregivers provide one-on-one care services to seniors in their homes and because of this, often do not enjoy the benefits of interacting with their other team members each day. But top performers are noticed, because senior’s provide positive feedback along with Care Managers and friends and family who interact with the senior and caregiver.
California’s association for senior home care agencies celebrated a star-performing caregiver last week during their annual conference in Monterey, California. CAHSAH’s 2013 Annual Conference honored Andria Pharris, a professional caregiver employed by Sheridan Care In-Home Health Care. Caregiverlist was also honored to be able to meet Andria and experience her warmth and sunny outlook on the fulfillment of working as a professional senior caregiver.
CAHSAH Caregiver of the Year Winner Andria Harris Interview
How many years have you worked as a senior caregiver? 9 years.
What led you to employment in the senior care industry? I worked in the airline industry and then after my son was born my Mother encouraged me to look into working as a senior caregiver. I obtained a Certified Nursing Aide certificate and worked at a rehabilitation center in Santa Monica, California. I then joined the senior home care agency.
What makes you a star-performing caregiver? I really endorse senior home care because it allows the senior to remain in their own home and open their own refrigerator door, garden in their own yard and just enjoy their own home. I find it most fulfilling to share in communicating with them and sharing their day with them. It is a spiritual experience to spend time with my senior clients. I enjoy setting a positive example for my son.
Congratulations to Andria Harris for also setting an example for all of us in maintaining a positive attitude and giving a winning smile to everyone she meets.
Liz Cantz, senior vice president of marketing for Sheridan Care says, “We are proud of Andria. She emulates everything a caregiver should be.”
Caregiverlist’s community of caregivers also share their caregiving stories about working as a senior caregiver with some of their favorite clients. If you know anyone who may be interested in working as a professional caregiver, you may refer-a-friend to Caregiverlist and win prizes weekly and monthly.
Congratulations Andria Harris!
