Direct caregivers provide the majority of the hands-on care to elders, chronically ill and disabled individuals. They work in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, adult care homes, hospices, home health care companies and private residences throughout our community. The average salary is less than $9.00/hr and turnover ranges from 40-400% (Sherlock et al, 2006). Professional direct caregivers are underpaid, over-worked and often receive no health insurance benefits.
In the past, TLC HealthCare™ Companies hosted an annual Caregiver Awards Ceremony that honored outstanding professional caregivers in our community. These awards are currently awarded by the Direct Caregiver Association of Tucson.
“Recognizing the compassion and hard work that goes into providing hands-on care to people is so important,” says Dr. Scott Bolhack, CEO/Founder of TLC HealthCare™ Companies. “Nursing assistants and caregivers are the heart and soul of those facilities and agencies that take care of our elderly or disabled residents and they need to be recognized for their leadership and outstanding service.”
2008 Award Recipients
2nd Runner-Up – Orlando Leon from Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation & Care Center
1st Runner-Up – Jackie Gonzales from Mountain View Care Center
Award Recipient – Rebecca Vorholzer from Casa de la Luz Hospice
2007 Award Recipients
2nd Runner-Up – Clara Salas from Casa de la Luz Hospice
1st Runner-Up – Ramona Ramirez from Pepper Tree Adult Care Home
Award Recipient – Maria Tupiken from Posada del Sol
2006 Award Recipients
2nd Runner-Up – Mona Peterson from Bayada Nurses
1st Runner-Up – Manuela Perez from La Hacienda at La Posada
Award Recipient – Neal Freaney from Carondelet Hospice and Palliative Care
