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Caregiver Kim Schirrman is Recognized for Her Dedication to Seniors
Caregiver receives award for her accomplishments with senior patients who suffer from Alzheimer's, dementia, and other ailments.
Going the extra mile in providing exceptional care for seniors and disabled adults often comes down to the everyday little things … the respectful help getting dressed … the favorite home-cooked meals … the encouraging nudge through therapy exercises … the seamless, on-time ride to doctor appointments … the engaging conversations and listening to stories of times long past.
Being a remarkable at-home caregiver for today’s rapidly increasing senior population — more than 46.2 million older Americans as of 2014 — is a challenging blend of career expertise and compassionate understanding. Not every person who enjoys older people can become a successful caregiver.
Right at Home North Shore Long Island is proud to congratulate Kim Schirrman, who was selected as the Northeast Region winner of Right at Home’s 2017 Caregiver of the Year award.
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Sandy Quartuccio, owner of Right at Home Care North Shore Long Island, believes that in-home caregiving isn’t just a job, but a notable dedication to serving others. Kim Schirrman brings this dedication to her senior clients every day. Here are a few examples of going the extra mile:
- Kim’s first Right at Home client was withdrawn and would not speak. After she worked with the elderly woman for about five weeks, she broke her silence. “It was the best feeling to help her communicate again,” Kim said. “She said I was her special angel; that meant the world to me.”
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- Kim is truly a guardian angel for the elderly in her care. 
She encourages seniors to share memories. She once helped a client record his memoirs and passed the clips on to his children for a family keepsake.
- An elderly gentleman client loved the outdoors and working with his hands, but he had a heart condition and dementia. With Kim at his side, they enjoyed gardening and bird watching, while he shared stories of his life.
The Caregiver of the Year award program celebrates the accomplishments of a select group of caregivers. Qualifications for Caregiver of the Year include being passionate about providing extraordinary care to clients — selflessly and professionally serving others while being a motivating team player. Clients and their families notice the above-and-beyond care, and the nominated caregivers receive continual praise and recognition for their outstanding work.
Kim is a highly-respected employee of the Hicksville, Long Island and Bayside, Queens offices of Right at Home, which are locally owned and operated franchise offices of Right at Home, Inc., serving the north shore of Nassau County and eastern Queens. For more information, visit our websites: www.rahlongisland.com or www.rahqueens.com, or contact us at 516.513.1070 or by email at squartuccio@rahlongisland.com.
