Caregiver: Amanda S.

Employer: Aspen House

Location: Loveland, Colorado

Inspiration for this Nomination:

Amanda is so knowledgeable, very caring and always with a smile. She even gave me a hug when my husband failed to recognize me.

Caregiver's Best Skills and Attributes:

She demonstrates a high quality of care every minute of every day. She has a quiet, gentle way with working with cognitively impaired individuals in a respectful, dignified manner. She builds relationships with residents that are in her care and gets to know the needs, likes, and dislikes of all...the majority of whom are non-verbal. She motivates those around her by making what she does appear to be easy and enjoyable and with a smile.

She shares her knowledge by training new staff. She offers wonderful suggestions and new ideas for improving the lives of the seniors in her care.

Feedback About This Caregiver:

A senior in her care cannot offer feedback in the same way you and I would. However, her feedback from residents in her care are smiles, laughter, and the occasional "thank you".

More About This Caregiver:

She shares her knowledge by training new staff. She offers wonderful suggestions and new ideas for improving the lives of the seniors in her care. She says she loves her job and of course the residents in her care.

Amanda has over 2 years of experience in the world of dementia and has had over 60 hours of classroom training in dementia care. She is certified in Dementia Care and is certified as a facilitator in Memories in the Making by the Alzheimer's Association of Colorado, has been nominated as the "Sugerman Caregiver of the Year" (Alzheimer's Association of Colorado) as well as being honored by Assisted Living Federation of America as a "champion for seniors" for her "exemplary professional service and championing choice, dignity, independence and quality of life for the senior living residents [she] serves each day". She is recognized as an expert and often provides training to her co-workers in various topics that pertain to dementia care. Amanda has a gentle, non-threatening approach to care partnering. She speaks in a kind voice, never demands or tells anyone what to do, approaches people slowly and from the front, offers choices about care and often employs hugs and smiles in her care partnering. When a resident is new to her area, she makes the effort to learn all she can about the resident's likes and dislikes by discussing with the resident and the resident's family and by trial and error. She does not rush in to anything and takes the time to get to know each resident as an individual with unique needs and a unique personality. Further, Amanda is ever so observant of every detail of every resident to whom she offers care services. She is always cognizant of any actions or manners that might suggest pain or discomfort.

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