Caregiver_Profile-1.jpgHello everyone, thank you for stopping by our Caregiver Profile! Every month, we will highlight some of our outstanding employees. You’ll learn a little bit about our caregivers, the in home care services we provide, and what makes Pennsylvania Agency of Nurses so special (spoiler alert: it’s the people!).

Name: Norma S.

Where are you from? Kingston, Jamaica

How long have you worked in the home care industry? Since 1991…25 years!

NORMA_SIMMONDS.jpgRecent Award: September 2016 Employee of the Month 

What are your qualifications (CNA/HHA/LPN/RN)? CNA

What is it about home care that inspires you?

Taking care of elderly patients and Alzheimer’s patients, and those with disabilities. Read more about our Alzheimer’s care here.

What is the most difficult part of home care?

When I see that patients are unable to help themselves and I have to control my emotions and remain professional; it’s hard to see people suffering.

Please share a favorite memory from home care:

A patient of mine tells me she is always going to be with me because I am the only one who can take care of her and she loves Norma!

Why should families consider PAN for their loved ones?

Because they have professional nurses that go above and beyond their duties to help the patient remain comfortable in their own home and keep their dignity.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Will I be committed to a long-term agreement?

No long-term agreement! PAN requests 24 hour notice to cancel services. You may cancel temporarily, make changes to your schedule with notice.

Does PAN provide skilled care?

Yes, PAN provides skilled nurses to meet those Client’s requiring more complex needs.

Does PAN provide services in local hospitals?

Yes, we can provide services in your home, assisted living community, hospitals, wherever you call home.

What is the process of finding a caregiver?

We make the process of finding a caregiver very simple and prompt using our QuickCare Placement program. Give us a call and we’ll conduct a brief phone discussion to understand your needs. We then can meet anyone involved in selecting and paying for care at your home for an in-home needs consultation. Within 24 hours of that visit we are usually able to refer a professional caregiver to your home. Our team continuously screens caregivers beyond current demand to give you quick access to the best caregivers in our community.

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