Chestnut Knoll At Home Recognizes “Caregiver of the Year"

Chestnut Knoll At Home in Gilbertsville provides services to seniors in the community who need a little assistance in their own home. Out of the 150 caregivers at Chestnut Knoll At Home, three of them were recently recognized as “Caregiver of the Year for 2018” for their outstanding service.

“They set examples for others and train others on how to provide the best possible care; they volunteer to cover shifts, even when it’s their day off; and they always have positive attitudes and smiles on their faces,” said Linda Detwiler, director of Chestnut Knoll At Home Services. “In the true sense, they are the caregivers of the year at being able to do this every day and finding enjoyment in it, and in those that they care for.”

Lauren Dragan, a recent high school graduate, has been with Chestnut Knoll At Home for one year. She is very excited about being a “Caregiver of the Year.” Dragan hopes to become a physical therapist. She has gained knowledge and real-life experiences that have prepared her for her future endeavors. Dragan has been chosen as our youngest “Caregiver of the Year” because of her willingness to work with all types of clients, and her kindness and caring towards her clients. She is a great example of the kind of caregiver who works for Chestnut Knoll At Home and pursues a career in health care.

Sarah Cuth, who has been with Chestnut Knoll At Home for four years, is a full-time caregiver who gives 110 percent to her clients. As a caregiver, she receives back from her clients, as much as she gives to them, as she helps them remain as independent as possible. Cuth chose to work for Chestnut Knoll At Home because she feels valued by the staff. She has been selected as a “Caregiver of the Year” because she is a skilled and flexible caregiver who is loved by her clients.

Amy Murray has been a caregiver for Chestnut Knoll At Home since 2012 and this is her second nomination as a “Caregiver of the Year.” Murray enjoys caring for a wide variety of clients, who are very informative and interesting. She has a great sense of humor with and devoted to her clients. She loves to be challenged and finds full-time caregiving very rewarding. Murray is flexible, willing to care for any client, and goes anywhere she is needed.

“We really appreciate everything all our caregivers do for the clients and their families,” said Detwiler. “These three women, in particular, have put their heart and soul into caregiving and we are so glad we could honor each one as Caregiver of the Year.”

Chestnut Knoll At Home provides caregivers (non-medical) to assist seniors in their own homes so they can maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life. Services are monthly, weekly or daily care; respite care (planned temporary relief for the family caregiver); and emergency care. Licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Member in good standing of the National Private Duty Association. This project is funded, in part, under an agreement with money allocated by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging and the County Commissioners, through the Berks, Montgomery, and Chester County Areas Agency on Aging. For more information on services offered by Chestnut Knoll At Home, call Melissa Laskoski, director of community outreach and marketing, at 610-473-3328 or visit www.ckhomecaregilbertsville.com.