Hello everyone, thank you for stopping by our first ever Caregiver Profile! Once a month, we will be highlighting one 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: Bertude
Bertude is from: Jeremie, Haiti
Recent recognition: October 2015 Employee of the Month
Qualifications: Certified Nursing Assistant
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Home Health Aides (HHAs) are individuals who work under the supervision of a nurse. They provide compassionate care and play a key role in the lives of the client. CNA’s and HHA’s maintain client safety, and provide comfort, privacy and dignity to clients in the delivery of their care.
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