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What Do You Love Most About Your VNS Health Supervisor?
September 16, 2025–To the more than 400 Home Health Aide team members who responded to our recent raffle question: “What do you love most about your VNS Health supervisor?”,a big thank you! Many thanks, too, to all of our HHA supervisors! You’re really making a difference, not only in creating a better work experience for our home health aide team members, but also for our organization. We received so many thoughtful responses from our raffle question. Here, below, are just a few of them. “Always encouraging me to do my very best.” Stephanie Willis from Manhattan likes the fact that her supervisor Samantha Lewis is “very respectful and professional.” She also writes that “Miss Lewis is always encouraging me to do my very best. I am so proud to have Miss Lewis as my supervisor.” “An excellent person.” “Nervanie Girdharry is an excellent person and makes work easier,” says Rosario Perez, a
What Is Your Favorite Thing About Summer?
August 22, 2025–As summer begins to wind down, our Home Health Aide team members had great insights about what makes this season so special. In response to our May raffle question—“What is your favorite thing about summer?”—316 of you shared your heartfelt reflections about what makes summer such a special time. A common theme was deep appreciation for the great outdoors. Many HHAs highlighted the lush greenery and the vibrant bloom of flowers, while others celebrated the simple pleasures like enjoying the warmth of sunshine, taking in breathtaking sunsets, and relaxing by the pool or at the beach. Others were excited for gatherings with loved ones, like barbecues and reunions. Our Three Prize Winners: We took the names of all the HHA team members who participated in the May raffle question, put them together, and drew three at random. The winning team members were Odel Warneke, Huiyun Zhu, and Tanisha Walker. Check
Talk About Inspiring! Read What Our HHAs Say They Most Look Forward to When Visiting Clients.
April 15, 2025–Just recently, we asked our Home Health Aide team members: “What do you most look forward to when visiting your client each day?” Their responses all had two things in common: they were heartfelt and they were truly inspiring. To see for yourself, here are a few. “She is my friend. I love to see her happy.” “I want to see my patient do everything she wants to do,” says Helena Akhtar, an HHA in Queens. “Talking, smiling, going out, eating good. She is my friend. I love to see her happy.” “Trying new things.” “My client likes when I come because I encourage her to try new things,” writes Carlotta Bishop-Britton, who works in Brooklyn. “There to meet her goals.” “I look forward to seeing that my client is relaxed in knowing what she is looking to achieve each day,” says Josephine Charles, who works in Brooklyn. “My presence
Here’s What VNS Health HHAs Said They’re Most Looking Forward to in 2025!
February 18, 2025–For December’s monthly raffle question, we asked: “What are you most looking forward to in 2025?” Over 190 of you (194 to be exact) shared your hopes and aspirations for the year ahead. We took the names of all those who participated and drew three names at random. The winning team members who will each receive $200 are (drum roll, please!)… Want a chance to win $200? All you need to do is participate in our monthly raffle questions. Here, following, are just a few of the many inspiring responses we received to our question: “What are you most looking forward to in 2025?” Denise Popplewell“In 2025, I’m looking forward to new opportunities. I recently migrated from Trinidad and Tobago, and I am on a journey of adjusting to a new country. I’m adapting to a different climate, culture, and social norms, which bring significant life changes. However, I embrace
A New Granddaughter… Attending College… HHAs Share What They Were Most Grateful For in 2024
January 7, 2025–Toward the end of last year, as part of our monthly raffle, we asked Home Health Aide team members: “What’s one thing you’re most grateful for in 2024?” We received so many wonderful responses – over 340, in fact! Our HHAs shared their gratitude for their health and expressed deep appreciation for life, often highlighting the joy brought to them by their family members, friends and clients who made their year special. Here are just a few of the many heartfelt responses we received… Maria Cubbage: “One thing I’m grateful for is my new granddaughter!” Sarah Featherstone: “I’m thankful for the breath I take and the life I have, and for waking up every day to my family, alive and well, having food and a roof over our heads!” Natasha Kalis: “I’m grateful for my kids and our health. I also get to go to a job I love every
The Secret to a Long Life? Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches. HHAs Share Favorite Things They’ve Learned from Clients.
December 6, 2024–Every month since the start of this year, the Personal Care team has been asking Home Health Aide team members to share things about themselves. Questions have included “What’s a little thing you do to brighten your client’s day?” and “What social activities do you like to do with your clients?” Each month, three responses are chosen at random in a raffle and those three HHAs each receive a $200 gift card. In October, the Personal Care team asked, “What is your favorite thing that you’ve ever learned from a patient or client?” The responses our HHA team members submitted were terrific, ranging from heartfelt to practical. To see for yourself, here are just a few… Boiling water for coffee “I learned that as soon as the water boils it still isn’t ready for coffee (you would get a white film), but when you wait about 10 minutes after you
Dogs, Cats, Parakeets, Turtles… Here’s What You Told Us Were Your Favorite Pets and Animals!
December 2, 2024–In September, we asked our Home Health Aide team members to share stories about their favorite pets or animals. A remarkable 154 team members responded, and your answers were both heartwarming and inspiring! Most HHAs mentioned the pets they currently have or have loved in the past, with dogs and cats being the most common companions. But it didn’t stop there—some of you told us about your connections with birds, fish, even turtles, revealing the many different types of animals that bring joy to our lives. For those HHAs who don’t have pets, the question brought out reflections on animals you admire. Some aides described their awe for the majesty of lions, the speed of cheetahs, and the intelligence of monkeys. One especially moving response spoke of the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly, seeing it as a symbol for personal growth and resilience in life. Three $200 Prizes: We
What’s Something Unique About Yourself That Your VNS Health Colleagues Might Be Surprised to Learn?
September 23, 2024–120 Home Health Aide team members responded to our August raffle question: “What’s something unique about yourself that your VNS Health colleagues might be surprised to learn?” We received fantastic responses! Some HHAs shared their hobbies, including singing, reading, and cooking, while others offered fun insights into their personal lives, such as details about their children or favorite daily routines. Several highlighted past and current aspirations, with dreams ranging from building a big family to teaching skiing or even traveling to outer space. We also heard from HHAs who have learned multiple languages or earned advanced degrees, and others with remarkable achievements like winning gold medals in international athletic competitions. Three $200 Prizes: We took the names of all the HHA team members who participated in the August raffle question, put them together, and drew three at random. The winning team members, who received $200 each, were Jacqueline Muirhead, Vanessa Burrowes and
“What Do You Like Best About Being a Home Health Aide?”
August 29, 2024–That’s the question we asked for our July raffle—and our wonderful HHA team delivered! We received more than 245 terrific responses! If you didn’t participate, we really hope you will for our next raffle question. Each month, we take the names of all the HHA team members who participated in that month’s raffle question and draw three at random to receive a $200 award! The winning team members who each received $200 for July’s raffle are… Gillian Thomas, Rachel Melendez, and Minnett Brown. Congratulations, Gillian, Rachel, and Minnett! Here are just a few of the many heartfelt responses that we received when we asked: “What do you like best about being a Home Health Aide?” “Being a Home Health Aide has changed my life.” “Being a home health aide has changed my life so much that I have decided to pursue a career as a nurse to help those in need,”