Maryland Resident Wins 2022 Caregiver of the Year Award
Absolute Companion Care's Katrice Turner Chosen for National Caregiving Award
MONKTON, Md., Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) announced last week that Katrice Turner, employed as a caregiver for Absolute Companion Care in Monkton, Maryland, has been named the 2022 Caregiver of the Year. Turner was chosen from more than 300 nominated caregivers from nearly all 50 states. The award came with a $1,000 cash prize, and Turner was recognized at a special ceremony on Sunday, September 18, 2022, during the HCAOA Annual Leadership Conference in Orlando.
Turner's nomination by Absolute Companion Care Executive Director Kathryn C. Rogers, M.Ed., painted a moving picture of Turner's journey with the organization. Within a year of joining the agency in 2009, Turner's resourcefulness, attentiveness, empathy, and leadership propelled her career growth within the company as she rose to Team Lead for an entire 24/7 caregiving team.
"Katrice is resourceful, attentive, empathetic, and adaptive. Her dependability knows no bounds, she never misses a shift, never lets her standards down, and never accepts less than those standards from others on her team. She has built a level of trust with clients, their family members, and her team members that is truly admirable," said Rogers.
Turner's anticipation of needs and problem-solving have also greatly benefited her clients, Rogers noted. "She took a post-stroke client with severe depression from not wanting to leave her home to getting beautifully dressed, fully made-up, and [going] out into the community to enjoy social activities every week," said Rogers. "Then, when that client's husband began showing signs of dementia, Katrice was the first to notice immediately and alerted the agency and the family, helping this couple to stay together and age gracefully," Rogers added.
"What makes Katrice exemplary is her dedication to her employer and the career path she has created at her agency," said Vicki Hoak, CEO of the HCAOA, "When home care agencies are facing a critical workforce shortage and being forced to turn clients away because they don't have enough caregivers, it is remarkably inspiring to recognize someone who is not only committed to providing care to those who need it in their homes but also has grown and evolved with the same agency for more than ten years."
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About Absolute Companion Care
As part of the Briggs Home Care family, Absolute Companion Care offers the highest quality care, training, and professionalism, decreasing hospitalizations and emergency room visits and improving client health and wellness outcomes. For more information, please visit https://absolutecompanion.com/ or call 410-357-9640.
Media Contact
Kathryn Rogers, Absolute Companion Care, 1 410-357-9640, [email protected]
Sybll Romley, Briggs Home Care, 303-886-3433, [email protected]
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