Always Good Company | Our Administrative Team
Always Good Company |
Our Administrative Team
When you contact Always Good Company Home Care, chances are excellent that you'll talk to one of these amazing women, each of whom plays an integral part in our daily operations. Whether you're an AGC client or caregiver, you can rest assured that your needs are being handled with total competence, efficiency, and professionalism.
From left to right:
Hiring Manager/Care Coordinator
Bookkeeper
Care Coordinator
Senior Care Coordinator
Owner & Founder
Office Manager/Care Coordinator
Katharine Hesmer
Marketing & Design
Care Coordinator
Always Good Company |
Our Caregiver Team
Always Good Company Home Care was founded with a commitment to putting the needs of its clients first.
These same standards of compassion, kindness, work ethic, and integrity are expected from each member of the AGC staff. We take our role as companion to your loved one very seriously. Consequently, we ensure that every caregiver on our team is not only carefully screened and vetted, but also comes highly recommended for the unique skills required to provide exceptional care.
Interested in being a part of Wilmington's best team of senior caregivers? We are always looking for good companions.
Click HERE to apply!
Always Good Company | Our Caregiver Team
Always Good Company | Our Caregiver Team
Always Good Company Home Care was founded with a commitment to putting the needs of its clients first. These same standards of compassion, kindness, work ethic, and integrity are expected from every member of our staff.
We take our role as a companion to your loved one very seriously. Consequently, we ensure that every caregiver on our team is not only carefully screened and vetted, but also comes highly recommended for the unique skills required to provide exceptional care.
“More than anything else, Always Good Company is about forging relationships. Our care for clients goes well downtime the defined parameters of a particular shift. You’ll find our caregivers taking their clients out for a birthday lunch or just stopping by to check on someone, even when they’re not technically 'on the clock.' You can’t do this job well unless you show a genuine interest in the individuals you care for—and that’s what sets our team apart. It’s also the part I’m most proud of.”
— Elsie Shields, AGC Owner & Founder
Interested in being a part of Wilmington's best team of senior caregivers?
We are always looking for good companions. Click
HERE
to apply!
A special message for our caregiving team from Brad Garrett, the comedic genius from Everybody Loves Raymond
Always Good Company | Our Caregiver Team
Angie
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
After experiencing the hardships of her mother’s later years, Angie became aware of the importance and helpfulness a caregiver can offer in difficult times.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
As many of our caregivers, Angie is humble in saying what makes her special. She maintains a healthy heap of humor with every client she cares for and offers a unique, lasting companionship. Beyond the desire of wanting to help others, Angie truly enriches the lives of those she enters.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Angie will waste no time in telling you that she really enjoys walking her three dogs. She has two older Boxers and German Shepherd Lab mix.
Fun Fact: Not only is Angie strong in spirit, she is quite in tune with her body! She happens to be very knowledgeable in bodybuilding. She even received first place in a competition in 1996!
Anna Marie
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Anna Marie is one of our original caregivers of Always Good Company. As a mother, caregiving came naturally. Caring is defined as displaying kindness and concern for others. Anna Marie has always found herself concerned for others and happy to offer her help.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Patience and sympathy. Anna Marie actively puts herself into people's shoes. People unfortunately don’t come with manuals. Anna Marie uses her patience to think outside the box in order to better serve others.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
She loves to cozy up with a good book and relax!
Fun Fact: Anna Marie has recently become obsessed with the Great British Bakeoff show. She has decided that she is going to learn how to bake. Good luck, Anna Marie!
Always Good Company | Our Caregiver Team
Always Good Company Home Care was founded with a commitment to putting the needs of its clients first. These same standards of compassion, kindness, work ethic, and integrity are expected from every member of our staff.
We take our role as a companion to your loved one very seriously. Consequently, we ensure that every caregiver on our team is not only carefully screened and vetted, but also comes highly recommended for the unique skills required to provide exceptional care.
“More than anything else, Always Good Company is about forging relationships.
Our care for clients goes well beyond the defined parameters of a particular shift.
You’ll find our caregivers taking their clients out for a birthday lunch
or just stopping by to check on someone, even when they’re not technically
'on the clock.' You can’t do this job well unless you show a genuine interest
in the individuals you care for — and that’s what sets our team apart.
It’s also the part I’m most proud of.”
Elsie Shields
AGC Owner & Founder
Interested in being a part of Wilmington's best team of senior caregivers?
We are always looking for good companions.
Click
HERE
to apply!
Cheryl
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Caring for her parents and assisting them with daily tasks and activities helped Cheryl see the importance of providing a positive environment . Everyone needs the opportunity to thrive and participate in quality activities that keep them engaged with a quality life.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Cheryl is a playful, fun, and loving individual who loves helping people. She enjoys the opportunity to interact with others and assist with their daily tasks.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Cheryl loves spending time with family and friends. She has 2 German shepherds that love to play and snuggle with her. One of Cheryl's favorite activities is fishing with her mom and son.
Fun Fact:
Cheryl has many fond memories of all the children she has taught during her 32-year career as a teacher.
Cindi
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
With a background in the healthcare field, being a caregiver has always been in Cindi's blood.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Cindi has always thought of herself as a very kind person, and as a Christian, she seeks to be kind to others because it doesn't cost anything to be kind.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
When she's not at work, Cindi can probably be found at church. She really enjoys her fellowship with her fellow Christians, and also enjoys volunteering and serving her church's homeless clients.
Fun Fact: Cindi says it makes her laugh that she's probably the stereotypical "crazy cat lady" — the one where five cats are sitting at the door saying we know you're over 50 years old, so let us in!
Cindy
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Cindy's mother lives in Pittsburgh and her family hired a caregiver to visit and help her mom. Cindy saw firsthand how much her mother looked forward to her caregiver's visits, and what a blessing they were to her. Cindy wanted to do the same for other people.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Cindy was a preschool teacher for 25 years, and feels like she's always been a caregiver. She loves to be around people, is a good listener, and likes helping people.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Cindy loves to play tennis and exercise with friends, but her favorite thing is to visit her grandchildren.
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Fun Fact: Cindy and her family lived in Wilmington for 25 years, then moved to Charlotte, and then to Kentucky. When her husband retired, they couldn't think of anywhere they'd rather live than Wilmington.
Angie
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
After experiencing the hardships of her mother’s later years, Angie became aware of the importance and helpfulness a caregiver can offer in difficult times.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
As many of our caregivers, Angie is humble in saying what makes her special. She maintains a healthy heap of humor with every client she cares for and offers a unique, lasting companionship. Beyond the desire of wanting to help others, Angie truly enriches the lives of those she enters.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Angie will waste no time in telling you that she really enjoys walking her three dogs. She has two older Boxers and German Shepherd Lab mix.
Fun Fact: Not only is Angie strong in spirit, she is quite in tune with her body! She happens to be very knowledgeable in bodybuilding. She even received first place in a competition in 1996!
Anna Marie
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Anna Marie is one of our original caregivers of Always Good Company. As a mother, caregiving came naturally. Caring is defined as displaying kindness and concern for others. Anna Marie has always found herself concerned for others and happy to offer her help.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Patience and sympathy. Anna Marie actively puts herself into people's shoes. People unfortunately don’t come with manuals. Anna Marie uses her patience to think outside the box in order to better serve others.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
She loves to cozy up with a good book and relax!
Fun Fact: Anna Marie has recently become obsessed with the Great British Bakeoff show. She has decided that she is going to learn how to bake. Good luck, Anna Marie!
Cheryl
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Caring for her parents and assisting them with daily tasks and activities helped Cheryl see the importance of providing a positive environment . Everyone needs the opportunity to thrive and participate in quality activities that keep them engaged with a quality life.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Cheryl is a playful, fun, and loving individual who loves helping people. She enjoys the opportunity to interact with others and assist with their daily tasks.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Cheryl loves spending time with family and friends. She has 2 German shepherds that love to play and snuggle with her. One of Cheryl's favorite activities is fishing with her mom and son.
Fun Fact:
Cheryl has many fond memories of all the children she has taught during her 32-year career as a teacher.
Cindi
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
With a background in the healthcare field, being a caregiver has always been in Cindi's blood.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Cindi has always thought of herself as a very kind person, and as a Christian, she seeks to be kind to others because it doesn't cost anything to be kind.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
When she's not at work, Cindi can probably be found at church. She really enjoys her fellowship with her fellow Christians, and also enjoys volunteering and serving her church's homeless clients.
Fun Fact: Cindi says it makes her laugh that she's probably the stereotypical "crazy cat lady" — the one where five cats are sitting at the door saying we know you're over 50 years old, so let us in!
Angie
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
After experiencing the hardships of her mother’s later years, Angie became aware of the importance and helpfulness a caregiver can offer in difficult times.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
As many of our caregivers, Angie is humble in saying what makes her special. She maintains a healthy heap of humor with every client she cares for and offers a unique, lasting companionship. Beyond the desire of wanting to help others, Angie truly enriches the lives of those she enters.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Angie will waste no time in telling you that she really enjoys walking her three dogs. She has two older Boxers and German Shepherd Lab mix.
Fun Fact: Not only is Angie strong in spirit, she is quite in tune with her body! She happens to be very knowledgeable in bodybuilding. She even received first place in a competition in 1996!
Anna Marie
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Anna Marie is one of our original caregivers of Always Good Company. As a mother, caregiving came naturally. Caring is defined as displaying kindness and concern for others. Anna Marie has always found herself concerned for others and happy to offer her help.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Patience and sympathy. Anna Marie actively puts herself into people's shoes. People unfortunately don’t come with manuals. Anna Marie uses her patience to think outside the box in order to better serve others.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
She loves to cozy up with a good book and relax!
Fun Fact: Anna Marie has recently become obsessed with the Great British Bakeoff show. She has decided that she is going to learn how to bake. Good luck, Anna Marie!
Cheryl
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Caring for her parents and assisting them with daily tasks and activities helped Cheryl see the importance of providing a positive environment . Everyone needs the opportunity to thrive and participate in quality activities that keep them engaged with a quality life.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Cheryl is a playful, fun, and loving individual who loves helping people. She enjoys the opportunity to interact with others and assist with their daily tasks.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Cheryl loves spending time with family and friends. She has 2 German shepherds that love to play and snuggle with her. One of Cheryl's favorite activities is fishing with her mom and son.
Fun Fact:
Cheryl has many fond memories of all the children she has taught during her 32-year career as a teacher.
Deb
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Deb takes pride in bringing joy to other people's lives.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Deb is kind and empathetic. She likes to help people.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Deb enjoys riding in her jeep with her dog Winston, and riding her horse, Charley.
Fun Fact: Deb says that her fun fact is that she is besotted with her animals. They make her very happy!
Cindi
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
With a background in the healthcare field, being a caregiver has always been in Cindi's blood.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Cindi has always thought of herself as a very kind person, and as a Christian, she seeks to be kind to others because it doesn't cost anything to be kind.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
When she's not at work, Cindi can probably be found at church. She really enjoys her fellowship with her fellow Christians, and also enjoys volunteering and serving her church's homeless clients.
Fun Fact: Cindi says it makes her laugh that she's probably the stereotypical "crazy cat lady" — the one where five cats are sitting at the door saying we know you're over 50 years old, so let us in!
Cindy
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Cindy's mother lives in Pittsburgh and her family hired a caregiver to visit and help her mom. Cindy saw firsthand how much her mother looked forward to her caregiver's visits, and what a blessing they were to her. Cindy wanted to do the same for other people.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Cindy was a preschool teacher for 25 years, and feels like she's always been a caregiver. She loves to be around people, is a good listener, and likes helping people.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Cindy loves to play tennis and exercise with friends, but her favorite thing is to visit her grandchildren.
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Fun Fact: Cindy and her family lived in Wilmington for 25 years, then moved to Charlotte, and then to Kentucky. When her husband retired, they couldn't think of anywhere they'd rather live than Wilmington.
Joline
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Joline loved being a stay-at-home mom, farm owner, and community volunteer. She's not currently involved in some of those activities, and still wants to be able to give care and compassion to others in a similar way.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Joline has good energy and a passion for giving. She enjoys being part of bringing happiness, positivity and abundance to others in the world around her. Joline has knowledge in natural and nutritional healing, and greatly enjoys problem solving.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Joline is happiest visiting with friends and family, volunteering with the American Legion Auxiliary, and with Quilts of Valor. She also loves caring for her dog, horses, chickens, flowers she's planted, and taking trips on her motorcycle!
Fun Fact: Joline is super proud of her unwavering commitment to her family, raising four children full time, working 17-hour days for her home and two businesses, and being available and capable of meeting the needs of all of these endeavors.
Deb
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Deb takes pride in bringing joy to other people's lives.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Deb is kind and empathetic. She likes to help people.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Deb enjoys riding in her jeep with her dog Winston, and riding her horse, Charley.
Fun Fact: Deb says that her fun fact is that she is besotted with her animals. They make her very happy!
Debra
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Debra believes that caring for others is critically important to support social connection, health, and well being.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Compassion, commitment, and communication. Being a good listener is key.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Debra loves being outdoors, music venues, a good movie or show, reading, gardening, and cooking.
Fun Fact: Debra has 2 nieces who are so smart and kind. You should see them with a cell phone or a tablet- 2 techie experts! Debra says she is in awe!
Diane
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Diane has always wanted to be a nurse, and has been one for a long time. When the doctor she was working with retired, she felt it was time for a change. Diane heard through a friend about AGC and looked into it. She was not disappointed! Working for AGC allows Diane to still help people without the stress of the nurse's role.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Diane loves being able to do things for the people she cares for. She loves to bring her clients little things and make them smile or laugh. Diane gets very attached to people, and has a great deal of compassion for those in her care. When she looks at some of the sweet people she has cared for on this journey, she looks at their hands and thinks of the families they've raised, the work they've done, and the full, productive lives they've lived. She feels blessed to be able to continue what she loves doing by helping others at this point in her life.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Diane loves to read her Bible, sit by the ocean, be with her family, and attend her church.
Fun Fact: Diane is most proud of her son and daughter. Her son served in the marines for a long time ,and is now a Sergeant on the Bentonville, AR police department, raising his beautiful 16-year-old daughter. Diane's daughter has 2 children: her 18-year-old granddaughter and 7-year-old grandson. Diane is happiest when she can sleep in on any day of the week. She is also a fraternal twin!
Deb
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Deb takes pride in bringing joy to other people's lives.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Deb is kind and empathetic. She likes to help people.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Deb enjoys riding in her jeep with her dog Winston, and riding her horse, Charley.
Fun Fact: Deb says that her fun fact is that she is besotted with her animals. They make her very happy!
Debra
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Debra believes that caring for others is critically important to support social connection, health, and well being.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Compassion, commitment, and communication. Being a good listener is key.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Debra loves being outdoors, music venues, a good movie or show, reading, gardening, and cooking.
Fun Fact: Debra has 2 nieces who are so smart and kind. You should see them with a cell phone or a tablet- 2 techie experts! Debra says she is in awe!
Diane
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Diane has always wanted to be a nurse, and has been one for a long time. When the doctor she was working with retired, she felt it was time for a change. Diane heard through a friend about AGC and looked into it. She was not disappointed! Working for AGC allows Diane to still help people without the stress of the nurse's role.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Diane loves being able to do things for the people she cares for. She loves to bring her clients little things and make them smile or laugh. Diane gets very attached to people, and has a great deal of compassion for those in her care. When she looks at some of the sweet people she has cared for on this journey, she looks at their hands and thinks of the families they've raised, the work they've done, and the full, productive lives they've lived. She feels blessed to be able to continue what she loves doing by helping others at this point in her life.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Diane loves to read her Bible, sit by the ocean, be with her family, and attend her church.
Fun Fact: Diane is most proud of her son and daughter. Her son served in the marines for a long time ,and is now a Sergeant on the Bentonville, AR police department, raising his beautiful 16-year-old daughter. Diane's daughter has 2 children: her 18-year-old granddaughter and 7-year-old grandson. Diane is happiest when she can sleep in on any day of the week. She is also a fraternal twin!
Dottie
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Dottie is a very positive, upbeat person, and enjoys bringing joy to people's lives. Dottie loves helping others
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Dottie prides herself in being a compassionate, empathetic, engaging, and intuitive person, who understands the importance of also being a good listener.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
When Dottie isn't working, she enjoys cooking and entertaining friends and family, exercising at O2 Fitness, knitting, and spending time with her five-year-old grandson. .
Fun Fact: Dottie is a Wilmington native who left Wilmington in 1983 and returned in 2023. She has a group of eight friends who all went to kindergarten together here in town, and they still gather monthly. People are awestruck when they hear that, and it makes her very happy.
Cindy
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Cindy's mother lives in Pittsburgh and her family hired a caregiver to visit and help her mom. Cindy saw firsthand how much her mother looked forward to her caregiver's visits, and what a blessing they were to her. Cindy wanted to do the same for other people.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Cindy was a preschool teacher for 25 years, and feels like she's always been a caregiver. She loves to be around people, is a good listener, and likes helping people.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Cindy loves to play tennis and exercise with friends, but her favorite thing is to visit her grandchildren.
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Fun Fact: Cindy and her family lived in Wilmington for 25 years, then moved to Charlotte, and then to Kentucky. When her husband retired, they couldn't think of anywhere they'd rather live than Wilmington.
Deb
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Deb takes pride in bringing joy to other people's lives.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Deb is kind and empathetic. She likes to help people.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Deb enjoys riding in her jeep with her dog Winston, and riding her horse, Charley.
Fun Fact: Deb says that her fun fact is that she is besotted with her animals. They make her very happy!
Debra
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Debra believes that caring for others is critically important to support social connection, health, and well being.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Compassion, commitment, and communication. Being a good listener is key.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Debra loves being outdoors, music venues, a good movie or show, reading, gardening, and cooking.
Fun Fact: Debra has 2 nieces who are so smart and kind. You should see them with a cell phone or a tablet- 2 techie experts! Debra says she is in awe!
Diane
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Diane has always wanted to be a nurse, and has been one for a long time. When the doctor she was working with retired, she felt it was time for a change. Diane heard through a friend about AGC and looked into it. She was not disappointed! Working for AGC allows Diane to still help people without the stress of the nurse's role.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Diane loves being able to do things for the people she cares for. She loves to bring her clients little things and make them smile or laugh. Diane gets very attached to people, and has a great deal of compassion for those in her care. When she looks at some of the sweet people she has cared for on this journey, she looks at their hands and thinks of the families they've raised, the work they've done, and the full, productive lives they've lived. She feels blessed to be able to continue what she loves doing by helping others at this point in her life.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Diane loves to read her Bible, sit by the ocean, be with her family, and attend her church.
Fun Fact: Diane is most proud of her son and daughter. Her son served in the marines for a long time ,and is now a Sergeant on the Bentonville, AR police department, raising his beautiful 16-year-old daughter. Diane's daughter has 2 children: her 18-year-old granddaughter and 7-year-old grandson. Diane is happiest when she can sleep in on any day of the week. She is also a fraternal twin!
Dottie
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Dottie is a very positive, upbeat person, and enjoys bringing joy to people's lives. Dottie loves helping others
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Dottie prides herself in being a compassionate, empathetic, engaging, and intuitive person, who understands the importance of also being a good listener.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
When Dottie isn't working, she enjoys cooking and entertaining friends and family, exercising at O2 Fitness, knitting, and spending time with her five-year-old grandson. .
Fun Fact: Dottie is a Wilmington native who left Wilmington in 1983 and returned in 2023. She has a group of eight friends who all went to kindergarten together here in town, and they still gather monthly. People are awestruck when they hear that, and it makes her very happy.
Emily
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Emily loves taking care of people and making them feel safe, secure and beautiful in their own space
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Emily prides herself in her patience as well as her knack for being a good listener. She is committed to being a good communicator with clients so their expectations are always met.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
When Emily is not working, being with her family makes her the happiest. Right now, all her kids are home from college and she has a house full of children. She also likes to work out with a group of people that hold her accountable to the goals she's set for herself.
Fun Fact:
A fun fact about Emily is that she's a secret painter. She loves to paint flamingos and waves. It relaxes her. Things that make her laugh are her children having conversations with their friends, and Emily's inability to understand the lingo they're using. She loves a good romcom movie, and loves to watch the sunrise while walking the beach collecting shells. Emily is a hoarder of shells of every kind — she has a starfish in every single one of her windows.
Gia
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Gia is a very social person and loves getting to know new people. It’s also important to Gia to make a difference in people’s lives by providing support and company.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Gia loves providing for the people I care about. She’s willing and able to give her time and energy to those who need it!
What are you happiest doing when not working?
When Gia isn’t working, she enjoys listening to music and spending time with her family and her fur babies.
Fun Fact:
Gia is proud to have a really great support system through her family and friends. She’s also a huge Stevie Nicks fan!
Glenda
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Gia is a very social person and loves getting to know new people. It’s also important to Gia to make a difference in people’s lives by providing support and company.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?:
Gia loves providing for the people I care about. She’s willing and able to give her time and energy to those who need it!
What are you happiest doing when not working?:
When Gia isn’t working, she enjoys listening to music and spending time with her family and her fur babies.
Fun Fact:
Gia is proud to have a really great support system through her family and friends. She’s also a huge Stevie Nicks fan!
Dottie
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Dottie is a very positive, upbeat person, and enjoys bringing joy to people's lives. Dottie loves helping others
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Dottie prides herself in being a compassionate, empathetic, engaging, and intuitive person, who understands the importance of also being a good listener.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
When Dottie isn't working, she enjoys cooking and entertaining friends and family, exercising at O2 Fitness, knitting, and spending time with her five-year-old grandson. .
Fun Fact: Dottie is a Wilmington native who left Wilmington in 1983 and returned in 2023. She has a group of eight friends who all went to kindergarten together here in town, and they still gather monthly. People are awestruck when they hear that, and it makes her very happy.
Emily
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Emily loves taking care of people and making them feel safe, secure and beautiful in their own space
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Emily prides herself in her patience as well as her knack for being a good listener. She is committed to being a good communicator with clients so their expectations are always met.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
When Emily is not working, being with her family makes her the happiest. Right now, all her kids are home from college and she has a house full of children. She also likes to work out with a group of people that hold her accountable to the goals she's set for herself.
Fun Fact:
A fun fact about Emily is that she's a secret painter. She loves to paint flamingos and waves. It relaxes her. Things that make her laugh are her children having conversations with their friends, and Emily's inability to understand the lingo they're using. She loves a good romcom movie, and loves to watch the sunrise while walking the beach collecting shells. Emily is a hoarder of shells of every kind — she has a starfish in every single one of her windows.
Gia
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Gia is a very social person and loves getting to know new people. It’s also important to Gia to make a difference in people’s lives by providing support and company.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Gia loves providing for the people I care about. She’s willing and able to give her time and energy to those who need it!
What are you happiest doing when not working?
When Gia isn’t working, she enjoys listening to music and spending time with her family and her fur babies.
Fun Fact:
Gia is proud to have a really great support system through her family and friends. She’s also a huge Stevie Nicks fan!
Glenda
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Glenda was inspired to be a caregiver after taking care of her dad when he became unable to manage his daily tasks.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Glenda prides herself on being compassionate, patient and dependable. Being able to help others has always been a priority in her life. One of her strongest qualities is resilience. She stays positive during challenges, and enjoys bringing energy and dedication into everything she does.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Glenda is happiest when she's with her kids and grandkids, whether they are eating dinner together, laughing at jokes, watching movies, or just talking about their day. Being with her family reminds her of what is most important in life.
Fun Fact:
Glenda is a beach enthusiast, puzzle solver, word game lover, and cruise fanatic. She's been on 19 cruises from the Caribbean to Alaska and lots of islands in between.
Emily
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Emily loves taking care of people and making them feel safe, secure and beautiful in their own space
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Emily prides herself in her patience as well as her knack for being a good listener. She is committed to being a good communicator with clients so their expectations are always met.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
When Emily is not working, being with her family makes her the happiest. Right now, all her kids are home from college and she has a house full of children. She also likes to work out with a group of people that hold her accountable to the goals she's set for herself.
Fun Fact:
A fun fact about Emily is that she's a secret painter. She loves to paint flamingos and waves. It relaxes her. Things that make her laugh are her children having conversations with their friends, and Emily's inability to understand the lingo they're using. She loves a good romcom movie, and loves to watch the sunrise while walking the beach collecting shells. Emily is a hoarder of shells of every kind — she has a starfish in every single one of her windows.
Gia
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Gia is a very social person and loves getting to know new people. It’s also important to Gia to make a difference in people’s lives by providing support and company.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Gia loves providing for the people I care about. She’s willing and able to give her time and energy to those who need it!
What are you happiest doing when not working?
When Gia isn’t working, she enjoys listening to music and spending time with her family and her fur babies.
Fun Fact:
Gia is proud to have a really great support system through her family and friends. She’s also a huge Stevie Nicks fan!
Glenda
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Glenda was inspired to be a caregiver after taking care of her dad when he became unable to manage his daily tasks.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Glenda prides herself on being compassionate, patient and dependable. Being able to help others has always been a priority in her life. One of her strongest qualities is resilience. She stays positive during challenges, and enjoys bringing energy and dedication into everything she does.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Glenda is happiest when she's with her kids and grandkids, whether they are eating dinner together, laughing at jokes, watching movies, or just talking about their day. Being with her family reminds her of what is most important in life.
Fun Fact:
Glenda is a beach enthusiast, puzzle solver, word game lover, and cruise fanatic. She's been on 19 cruises from the Caribbean to Alaska and lots of islands in between.
Holly
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Holly has been a medical assistant for 27 years, and absolutely loves helping people and making them feel comfortable. She's seen and known quite a few caregivers in that time, and most all of them seem to love what they do.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Holly hastaken care of many people, including her mom and both grandmothers at the end of their lives. She is loving, compassionate, trustworthy, and loves to make people laugh...even when they don't want to!
What are you happiest doing when not working?
When Holly isn't working, she loves spending time with her daughter, laying in the sun, playing pool, painting, and doing arts and crafts.
Fun Fact:
When her son became an Eagle Scout and went on to become a scout master, those were proud mama moments for Holly. Her daughter has also decided to go back to school, and she couldn't be more thrilled!!
Jessica
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Jessica took care of her Grammy while she was still able to live independently in her own home. Jessica wants to help
others that may not have a family member to assist them.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?:
Jessica has a positive attitude and prides herself in being easy to talk to. She loves to help others, is a hard worker, a mother, and an animal lover.
What are you happiest doing when not working?:
Jessica loves spending time with her family, and being at the beach or on the water.
What is a fun fact about you that makes you happy, proud, or makes you laugh?:
Jessica has been told since she was a little girl that she would make a good nurse !
Jessica
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Jessica took care of her Grammy while she was still able to live independently in her own home. Jessica wants to help
others that may not have a family member to assist them.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?:
Jessica has a positive attitude and prides herself in being easy to talk to. She loves to help others, is a hard worker, a mother, and an animal lover.
What are you happiest doing when not working?:
Jessica loves spending time with her family, and being at the beach or on the water.
What is a fun fact about you that makes you happy, proud, or makes you laugh?:
Jessica has been told since she was a little girl that she would make a good nurse !
Jessica
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Jessica took care of her Grammy while she was still able to live independently in her own home. Jessica wants to help
others that may not have a family member to assist them.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?:
Jessica has a positive attitude and prides herself in being easy to talk to. She loves to help others, is a hard worker, a mother, and an animal lover.
What are you happiest doing when not working?:
Jessica loves spending time with her family, and being at the beach or on the water.
What is a fun fact about you that makes you happy, proud, or makes you laugh?:
Jessica has been told since she was a little girl that she would make a good nurse !
Jessica
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Jessica took care of her Grammy while she was still able to live independently in her own home. Jessica wants to help
others that may not have a family member to assist them.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?:
Jessica has a positive attitude and prides herself in being easy to talk to. She loves to help others, is a hard worker, a mother, and an animal lover.
What are you happiest doing when not working?:
Jessica loves spending time with her family, and being at the beach or on the water.
What is a fun fact about you that makes you happy, proud, or makes you laugh?:
Jessica has been told since she was a little girl that she would make a good nurse !
Jessica
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Jessica took care of her Grammy while she was still able to live independently in her own home. Jessica wants to help
others that may not have a family member to assist them.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?:
Jessica has a positive attitude and prides herself in being easy to talk to. She loves to help others, is a hard worker, a mother, and an animal lover.
What are you happiest doing when not working?:
Jessica loves spending time with her family, and being at the beach or on the water.
What is a fun fact about you that makes you happy, proud, or makes you laugh?:
Jessica has been told since she was a little girl that she would make a good nurse !
Jessica
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Jessica took care of her Grammy while she was still able to live independently in her own home. Jessica wants to help
others that may not have a family member to assist them.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?:
Jessica has a positive attitude and prides herself in being easy to talk to. She loves to help others, is a hard worker, a mother, and an animal lover.
What are you happiest doing when not working?:
Jessica loves spending time with her family, and being at the beach or on the water.
Fun Fact:
Jessica has been told since she was a little girl that she would make a good nurse!
Deb
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Deb takes pride in bringing joy to other people's lives.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Deb is kind and empathetic. She likes to help people.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Deb enjoys riding in her jeep with her dog Winston, and riding her horse, Charley.
Fun Fact: Deb says that her fun fact is that she is besotted with her animals. They make her very happy!
Jessica
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Jessica took care of her Grammy while she was still able to live independently in her own home. Jessica wants to help
others that may not have a family member to assist them.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?:
Jessica has a positive attitude and prides herself in being easy to talk to. She loves to help others, is a hard worker, a mother, and an animal lover.
What are you happiest doing when not working?:
Jessica loves spending time with her family, and being at the beach or on the water.
What is a fun fact about you that makes you happy, proud, or makes you laugh?:
Jessica has been told since she was a little girl that she would make a good nurse !
Jessica
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Jessica took care of her Grammy while she was still able to live independently in her own home. Jessica wants to help
others that may not have a family member to assist them.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?:
Jessica has a positive attitude and prides herself in being easy to talk to. She loves to help others, is a hard worker, a mother, and an animal lover.
What are you happiest doing when not working?:
Jessica loves spending time with her family, and being at the beach or on the water.
What is a fun fact about you that makes you happy, proud, or makes you laugh?:
Jessica has been told since she was a little girl that she would make a good nurse !
Jessica
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Jessica took care of her Grammy while she was still able to live independently in her own home. Jessica wants to help
others that may not have a family member to assist them.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?:
Jessica has a positive attitude and prides herself in being easy to talk to. She loves to help others, is a hard worker, a mother, and an animal lover.
What are you happiest doing when not working?:
Jessica loves spending time with her family, and being at the beach or on the water.
What is a fun fact about you that makes you happy, proud, or makes you laugh?:
Jessica has been told since she was a little girl that she would make a good nurse !
Jessica
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Jessica took care of her Grammy while she was still able to live independently in her own home. Jessica wants to help
others that may not have a family member to assist them.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?:
Jessica has a positive attitude and prides herself in being easy to talk to. She loves to help others, is a hard worker, a mother, and an animal lover.
What are you happiest doing when not working?:
Jessica loves spending time with her family, and being at the beach or on the water.
What is a fun fact about you that makes you happy, proud, or makes you laugh?:
Jessica has been told since she was a little girl that she would make a good nurse !
Jessica
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Jessica took care of her Grammy while she was still able to live independently in her own home. Jessica wants to help
others that may not have a family member to assist them.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?:
Jessica has a positive attitude and prides herself in being easy to talk to. She loves to help others, is a hard worker, a mother, and an animal lover.
What are you happiest doing when not working?:
Jessica loves spending time with her family, and being at the beach or on the water.
What is a fun fact about you that makes you happy, proud, or makes you laugh?:
Jessica has been told since she was a little girl that she would make a good nurse !
Joline
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Joline always loved being a stay-at-home mom, farm owner, and community volunteer. Since she's not currently involved in some of those things, she'd still like to be able to give care and compassion to others in a similar way
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Joline prides herself on having good energy and a passion for giving. She enjoys being part of bringing happiness, positivity, and abundance to others in the world around her. Joline has knowledge in natural and nutritional healing, and enjoys problem solving.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Joline is happiest visiting with friends and family, volunteering with the American Legion Auxiliary and with Quilts of Valor. She also loves caring for her dog, horses, chickens, flowers she has planted, and enjoys taking trips on her motorcycle!
Fun Fact:
Joline is super proud of her unwavering commitment to her family, raising four children full time, working 17-hour days for her home and two businesses, and being available and capable of meeting the needs of all of these endeavors.
Deb
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Deb takes pride in bringing joy to other people's lives.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Deb is kind and empathetic. She likes to help people.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Deb enjoys riding in her jeep with her dog Winston, and riding her horse, Charley.
Fun Fact: Deb says that her fun fact is that she is besotted with her animals. They make her very happy!
Karel
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Karel's grandmother was blind and disabled when Karel was a teenager and young adult. Her experiences staying with her grandmother and helping her during her school breaks inspired her to later become a caregiver.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Karel is totally empathetic to the client and is passionate about being helpful in any possible way. She enjoys their company and is ever watchful for their wellbeing.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Karel loves walking her dog, Gio, reading, and spending time with her boyfriend.
Fun Fact:
Karel has a great sense of humor and enjoys others', too.
Debra
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Debra believes that caring for others is critically important to support social connection, health, and well being .
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Compassion, commitment, and communication. Being a good listener is key.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Debra loves being outdoors, music venues, a good movie or show, reading, gardening, and cooking.
Fun Fact: Debra has 2 nieces who are so smart and kind. You should see them with a cell phone or a tablet- 2 techie experts! Debra says she is in awe!
Karen
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
The opportunity presented itself for Karen to take a CNA class 26 years ago, and the rest is history!
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Karen is known for her empathy, patience, and her caring heart, especially for older adults.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Karen's favorite pastimes are reading, going to the beach, and baking.
Fun Fact:
Karen loves to laugh, and enjoys finding humor in everyday situations.
Michelle
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Michelle grew up very close to her grandparents. She always enjoyed hearing their stories of “simpler times” and the history that they were a part of. Michelle enjoys learning from and listening to her clients (friends!) tell the stories of their lives.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
As a speech pathologist, Michelle has worked with adults who have suffered strokes, dementia, and other brain injuries. Having patience, empathy and understanding is a quality needed in her profession. These qualities carryover to being a caregiver to her clients.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Now that she's empty nesting, she loves spending time with her husband and dogs on the boat. Getting to spend time with her two children is a bonus. She also enjoy sscrapbooking yearly memories.
What is a fun fact about you that makes you happy, proud, or laugh?
For 12 years, Michelle owned her own business in speech pathology. She employed up to 10 therapists and serviced 4 counties.
Penny
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Penny is a busy bee! She is a full-time Assistant Kindergarten Teacher and Mother. But after her daughter went off to college, she decided to fill up her new free time with caregiving. She loves people and her love for people has no limits.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Penny is the definition of a people person. She lights up a room anywhere she goes and is the kind of person you want to have stay for dinner. An invite for Penny includes fun conversation and an ample amount of listening.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Penny loves to cook and clean! However, when the summer rolls around she takes advantage of her summer break with boating and fishing.
Fun Fact: When Penny moved to Wilmington at 28, she lived on a sailboat and raced it in Wrightsville Beach!
Phyllis
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Phyllis has always regarded herself as a caregiver. She taught school for 27 years and mothered a daughter. At this time in her life, she really enjoys spending time with those she can relate to. Caregiving for AGC gives her opportunities to meet new people and have some fun!
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Phyllis is confident in her abilities to listen carefully and gently navigate towards optimum care. She is patient, trustworthy, and possesses a desire to treat others the way she would like to be treated.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Phyllis loves to keep herself busy with caregiving because she loves it so much! When she does make it home, she loves greeting her dog and relaxing with a glass of wine.
Fun Fact: Phyllis is a big animal lover and loves to travel!
Holly
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Holly has been a medical assistant for 27 years, and absolutely loves helping people and making them feel comfortable. She's seen and known quite a few caregivers in that time, and most all of them seem to love what they do.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?:
Holly hastaken care of many people, including her mom and both grandmothers at the end of their lives. She is loving, compassionate, trustworthy, and loves to make people laugh...even when they don't want to!
What are you happiest doing when not working?:
When Holly isn't working, she loves spending time with her daughter, laying in the sun, playing pool, painting, and doing arts and crafts.
Fun Fact:
When her son became an Eagle Scout and went on to become a scout master, those were proud mama moments for Holly. Her daughter has also decided to go back to school, and she couldn't be more thrilled!!
Jessica
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Jessica took care of her Grammy while she was still able to live independently in her own home. Jessica wants to help
others that may not have a family member to assist them.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Jessica has a positive attitude and prides herself in being easy to talk to. She loves to help others, is a hard worker, a mother, and an animal lover.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Jessica loves spending time with her family, and being at the beach or on the water.
Fun Fact:
Jessica has been told since she was a little girl that she would make a good nurse!
Joline
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Joline always loved being a stay-at-home mom, farm owner, and community volunteer. Since she's not currently involved in some of those things, she'd still like to be able to give care and compassion to others in a similar way
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Joline prides herself on having good energy and a passion for giving. She enjoys being part of bringing happiness, positivity, and abundance to others in the world around her. Joline has knowledge in natural and nutritional healing, and enjoysproblem solving.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Joline is happiest visiting with friends and family, volunteering with the American Legion Auxiliary and with
Quilts of Valor. She also loves caring for her dog, horses, chickens, flowers she has planted, and enjoys taking trips on her motorcycle!
Fun Fact:
Joline is super proud of her unwavering commitment to her family, raising four children full time, working 17-hour days for her home and two businesses, and being available and capable of meeting the needs of all of these endeavors.
Karel
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Karel's grandmother was blind and disabled when Karel was a teenager and young adult. Her experiences staying with her grandmother and helping her during her school breaks inspired her to later become a caregiver.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Karel is totally empathic to the client and is passionate about being helpful in any possible way. She enjoys their company and is ever watchful for their wellbeing.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Karel loves walking her dog, Gio, reading, and spending time with her boyfriend.
Fun Fact:
Karel has a great sense of humor and enjoys others', too.
Khrista
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
For Khrista, it was taking care of her own family that made her want to help others. Becoming a caregiver seemed like a natural next step.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Khrista is kind, an easy conversationalist, and a compassionate person.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Khrista is a big fan of going to the beach whenever she gets the chance.
Fun Fact: Khrista met her future husband when she was 13!
Mariah
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Mariah's grandmother inspired her to become a caregiver. Even in the later stages of her life, she continued caring for others with strength and compassion. Watching her dedication inspired Mariah to pursue a career where she can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Mariah is a very compassionate and patient person who truly enjoys listening and connecting with others. She loves hearing people’s stories, building relationships, and making others feel comfortable, supported, and cared for.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
When she's not working, Mariah enjoys taking nature walks, being around the water, and spending time with her family, friends, and her cat, Lola.
Fun Fact:
A fun fact about Mariah is that she's always felt connected to elephants. She admires their wisdom, compassion, and strong sense of family, and they remind her a lot of her grandmother’s caring spirit.
Kirsten
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
If ever there was an empath, it is Kirsten. Since childhood, she has always been keenly aware of other's feelings and emotions. Once Kirsten reached adulthood, she knew she wanted to carry that with her into her career.
Kirsten has worked in several fields of medicine, such as fertility and weight loss, which requires compassion, empathy, and an extraordinary ability to connect with people. From friends, to family, to clients, they will all tell you she is always there to give a good hug, share a laugh, or wipe away a tear. Her experiences with private caregiving in recent years has brought her joys and bonds like she had never experienced. She looks forward to giving back to those who have lived such full lives.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Kirsten is loving, compassionate, and a natural friend to all she comes across. She also works as a nutrition coach, and gets great joy from helping people reach goals and achieve better health and a greater quality of life.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
As an MN native, it is a big joy for Kirsten to be out of the sub-zero temps and near these beautiful beaches. She spends
as much time as possible outdoors, with her college-aged daughter and rambunctious new puppy. She's also an avid exercise enthusiast, and is both a student and certified teacher of Barre fitness.
Fun Fact:
Kirsten was the kid who always won the school Spelling Bee's, and has a strange ability to find errors in pretty
much any website or written material. It is both a blessing and a curse.
Another fun fact about Kirsten is that she cannot wink, despite her best efforts. So when you see her covering one eye with her hand and blinking
the other, she's not rehearsing her best pirate impression; she's just trying to wink at you! It is guaranteed to bring a smile, even if it looks silly.
Melanie
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Caring for her family members and seeing how vulnerable they were inspired Melanie to become a caregiver. She wants to be sure that anyone who needs care and companionship during a difficult and vulnerable time has access to someone who understands and cares about their experience. Melanie firmly believes that no one should have to lose dignity because of growing older. We’re all doing it!
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Melanie is patient, with a fun and accepting personality and endless compassion.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
In her free time, Melanie enjoys swimming and spending time in the sun with her family.
Fun Fact:
Melanie used to collect animals, and went without eating so that she could buy them food. It finally dawned on her that maybe she wasn’t in a position to care for 20 cats and dogs. 😜
Michelle
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Michelle grew up very close to her grandparents. She always enjoyed hearing their stories of “simpler times” and the history that they were a part of. Michelle enjoys learning from and listening to her clients (friends!) tell the stories of their lives.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver? As a speech pathologist, Michelle has worked with adults who have suffered strokes, dementia, and other brain injuries. Having patience, empathy and understanding is a quality needed in her profession. These qualities carryover to being a caregiver to her clients.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Now that she's empty nesting, she loves spending time with her husband and dogs on the boat. Getting to spend time with her two children is a bonus. She also enjoy scrapbooking yearly memories.
Fun fact: For 12 years, Michelle owned her own business in speech pathology. She employed up to 10 therapists and serviced 4 counties.
Karen
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
The opportunity presented itself for Karen to take a CNA class 26 years ago, and the rest is history!
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Karen is known for her empathy, patience, and her caring heart, especially for older adults.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Karen's favorite pastimes are reading, going to the beach, and baking.
Fun Fact: Karen loves to laugh, and enjoys finding humor in everyday situations.
Karen
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
The opportunity presented itself for Karen to take a CNA class 26 years ago, and the rest is history!
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Karen is known for her empathy, patience, and her caring heart, especially for older adults.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Karen's favorite pastimes are reading, going to the beach, and baking.
Fun Fact: Karen loves to laugh, and enjoys finding humor in everyday situations.
Karen
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
The opportunity presented itself for Karen to take a CNA class 26 years ago, and the rest is history!
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Karen is known for her empathy, patience, and her caring heart, especially for older adults.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Karen's favorite pastimes are reading, going to the beach, and baking.
Fun Fact: Karen loves to laugh, and enjoys finding humor in everyday situations.
Karen
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
The opportunity presented itself for Karen to take a CNA class 26 years ago, and the rest is history!
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Karen is known for her empathy, patience, and her caring heart, especially for older adults.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Karen's favorite pastimes are reading, going to the beach, and baking.
Fun Fact: Karen loves to laugh, and enjoys finding humor in everyday situations.
Holly
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Holly has been a medical assistant for 27 years, and absolutely loves helping people and making them feel comfortable. She's seen and known quite a few caregivers in that time, and most all of them seem to love what they do.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Holly has taken care of many people, including her mom and both grandmothers at the end of their lives. She is loving, compassionate, trustworthy, and loves to make people laugh...even when they don't want to!
What are you happiest doing when not working?
When Holly isn't working, she loves spending time with her daughter, laying in the sun, playing pool, painting, and doing arts and crafts.
Fun Fact:
When her son became an Eagle Scout and went on to become a scout master, those were proud mama moments for Holly. Her daughter has also decided to go back to school, and she couldn't be more thrilled!!
Jessica
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Jessica took care of her Grammy while she was still able to live independently in her own home. Jessica wants to help
others that may not have a family member to assist them.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Jessica has a positive attitude and prides herself in being easy to talk to. She loves to help others, is a hard worker, a mother, and an animal lover.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Jessica loves spending time with her family, and being at the beach or on the water.
Fun Fact:
Jessica has been told since she was a little girl that she would make a good nurse !
Joline
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Joline always loved being a stay-at-home mom, farm owner, and community volunteer. Since she's not currently involved in some of those things, she'd still like to be able to give care and compassion to others in a similar way
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Joline prides herself on having good energy and a passion for giving. She enjoys being part of bringing happiness, positivity, and abundance to others in the world around her. Joline has knowledge in natural and nutritional healing, and enjoys problem solving.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Joline is happiest visiting with friends and family, volunteering with the American Legion Auxiliary and with Quilts of Valor. She also loves caring for her dog, horses, chickens, flowers she has planted, and enjoys taking trips on her motorcycle!
Fun Fact:
Joline is super proud of her unwavering commitment to her family, raising four children full time, working 17-hour days for her home and two businesses, and being available and capable of meeting the needs of all of these endeavors.
Karel
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Karel's grandmother was blind and disabled when Karel was a teenager and young adult. Her experiences staying with her grandmother and helping her during her school breaks inspired her to later become a caregiver.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Karel is totally empathetic to the client, and is passionate about being helpful in any possible way. She enjoys their company and is ever watchful for their wellbeing.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Karel loves walking her dog, Gio, reading, and spending time with her boyfriend.
Fun Fact:
Karel has a great sense of humor and enjoys others', too.
Shari
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Shari has been a caregiver for two years, and says that one of the best parts of this job is the people she meets. Shari loves the people and enjoys having someone to care for.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Now that her children are grown, Shari explains that it's nice to feel that sense of being needed. Shari believes that in order to be a good caregiver, you need patience, a good sense of humor and the ability to be creative.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
When Shari isn't a caregiver, she teaches third grade, which she's been doing for 27 years! She loves teaching!
Fun Fact: In her spare time, Shari enjoys reading, sitting on the beach, and kickboxing on a regular basis for exercise.
Sharon
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Sharon has always enjoyed taking care of people and bringing them happiness.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Sharon is very empathetic and truly cares about others.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Sharon really enjoys spending time with her grandchildren.
Fun Fact:
Sharon won a 2024 Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave award for her stellar work as a hair stylist at "Sharon Does Hair". Congratulations!
Shiloh
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Shiloh was inspired to become a caregiver when she saw it as an opportunity to have a positive influence on others. She gets joy and fulfillment from helping people and figuring out what would make their lives better.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
When Shiloh was a café manager, she made sure to go out of her way to help her coworkers and brighten anyone’s day she could.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Shiloh enjoys spending her down time, completing puzzles and using her creative mind through adult coloring books!
Fun Fact:
Shiloh is classically trained to sing and act. Her two favorite plays are
Hairspray , for all its dancing, and
Showboat for being a classic musical.
Siobhan
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Siobhan's inspiration for caregiving comes from her background as a special needs caregiver and then a senior
caregiver. She took care of her mom who is now an awesome 93 year old!
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Siobhan is patient, compassionate, humorous, and loves to dance!
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Siobhan is a big fan of hanging out with her husband and her dogs.
Fun Fact: Siobhan was an Irish dancer!
Shari
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Shari has been a caregiver for two years, and says that one of the best parts of this job is the people she meets. Shari loves the people and enjoys having someone to care for.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Now that her children are grown, Shari explains that it's nice to feel that sense of being needed. Shari believes that in order to be a good caregiver, you need patience, a good sense of humor and the ability to be creative.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
When Shari isn't a caregiver, she teaches third grade, which she's been doing for 27 years! She loves teaching!
Fun Fact:
In her spare time, Shari enjoys reading, sitting on the beach, and kickboxing on a regular basis for exercise.
Karen
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
The opportunity presented itself for Karen to take a CNA class 26 years ago, and the rest is history!
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Karen is known for her empathy, patience, and her caring heart, especially for older adults.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Karen's favorite pastimes are reading, going to the beach, and baking.
Fun Fact: Karen loves to laugh, and enjoys finding humor in everyday situations.
Khrista
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
For Khrista, it was taking care of her own family that made her want to help others. Becoming a caregiver seemed like a natural next step.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Khrista is kind, an easy conversationalist, and a compassionate person.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Khrista is a big fan of going to the beach whenever she gets the chance.
Fun Fact: Khrista met her future husband when she was 13!
Kirsten
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
If ever there was an empath, it is Kirsten. Since childhood, she has always been keenly aware of other's feelings and emotions. Once Kirsten reached adulthood, she knew she wanted to carry that with her into her career.
Kirsten has worked in several fields of medicine, such as fertility and weight loss, which requires compassion, empathy, and an extraordinary ability to connect with people. From friends, to family, to clients, they will all tell you she is always there to give a good hug, share a laugh, or wipe away a tear. Her experiences with private caregiving in recent years has brought her joys and bonds like she had never experienced. She looks forward to giving back to those who have lived such full lives.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Kirsten is loving, compassionate, and a natural friend to all she comes across. She also works as a nutrition coach, and gets great joy from helping people reach goals and achieve better health and a greater quality of life.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
As an MN native, it is a big joy for Kirsten to be out of the sub-zero temps and near these beautiful beaches. She spends
as much time as possible outdoors, with her college-aged daughter and rambunctious new puppy. She's also an avid exercise enthusiast, and is both a student and certified teacher of Barre fitness.
Fun Fact:
Kirsten was the kid who always won the school Spelling Bee's, and has a strange ability to find errors in pretty
much any website or written material. It is both a blessing and a curse.
Another fun fact about Kirsten is that she cannot wink, despite her best efforts. So when you see her covering one eye with her hand and blinking
the other, she's not rehearsing her best pirate impression; she's just trying to wink at you! It is guaranteed to bring a smile, even if it looks silly.
Mariah
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Mariah's grandmother inspired her to become a caregiver. Even in the later stages of her life, she continued caring for others with strength and compassion. Watching her dedication inspired Mariah to pursue a career where she can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Mariah is a very compassionate and patient person who truly enjoys listening and connecting with others. She loves hearing people’s stories, building relationships, and making others feel comfortable, supported, and cared for.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
When she's not working, Mariah enjoys taking nature walks, being around the water, and spending time with her family, friends, and her cat, Lola.
Fun Fact:
A fun fact about Mariah is that she's always felt connected to elephants. She admires their wisdom, compassion, and strong sense of family, and they remind her a lot of her grandmother’s caring spirit.
Nancy
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Nancy has always performed the role of caregiver in the past within her own family, for both of her parents, as a parent to four sons, and as a longtime volunteer in pediatric settings. Nancy also spent several years managing Vintage Values, a resale shop that helps survivors of domestic violence, where we were caretakers for not only the clients but for many of our staff and volunteers as well. Caring for others has always been second nature for her.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Nancy prides herself in being extremely empathetic and very sensitive to others. She loves people, and loves to listen and communicate with others in multiple ways. Nancy is a problem solver and can be imaginative in finding solutions to problems that might not always be that obvious.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Nancy is happiest spending time with her family and with her dog, Milly. She also enjoys sitting on the beach and swimming in the ocean, reading, and being with her friends. Nancy loves art and culture, and volunteers with the Cape Fear Literacy Council, New Hanover County Library and within her community as a member of her HOA board.
Fun Fact:
Nancy is the proud mother of four sons, an avid reader, a consummate shopper, and loves to cook.
Penny
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Penny is a busy bee! She is a full-time Assistant Kindergarten Teacher and Mother. But after her daughter went off to college, she decided to fill up her new free time with caregiving. She loves people and her love for people has no limits.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Penny is the definition of a people person. She lights up a room anywhere she goes and is the kind of person you want to have stay for dinner. An invite for Penny includes fun conversation and an ample amount of listening.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Penny loves to cook and clean! However, when the summer rolls around she takes advantage of her summer break with boating and fishing.
Fun Fact : When Penny moved to Wilmington at 28, she lived on a sailboat and raced it in Wrightsville Beach!
Karen
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
The opportunity presented itself for Karen to take a CNA class 26 years ago, and the rest is history!
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Karen is known for her empathy, patience, and her caring heart, especially for older adults.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Karen's favorite pastimes are reading, going to the beach, and baking.
Fun Fact: Karen loves to laugh, and enjoys finding humor in everyday situations.
Khrista
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
For Khrista, it was taking care of her own family that made her want to help others. Becoming a caregiver seemed like a natural next step.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Khrista is kind, an easy conversationalist, and a compassionate person.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Khrista is a big fan of going to the beach whenever she gets the chance.
Fun Fact: Khrista met her future husband when she was 13!
Kirsten
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
If ever there was an empath, it is Kirsten. Since childhood, she has always been keenly aware of other's feelings and emotions. Once Kirsten reached adulthood, she knew she wanted to carry that with her into her career.
Kirsten has worked in several fields of medicine, such as fertility and weight loss, which requires compassion, empathy, and an extraordinary ability to connect with people. From friends, to family, to clients, they will all tell you she is always there to give a good hug, share a laugh, or wipe away a tear. Her experiences with private caregiving in recent years has brought her joys and bonds like she had never experienced. She looks forward to giving back to those who have lived such full lives.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Kirsten is loving, compassionate, and a natural friend to all she comes across. She also works as a nutrition coach, and gets great joy from helping people reach goals and achieve better health and a greater quality of life.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
As an MN native, it is a big joy for Kirsten to be out of the sub-zero temps and near these beautiful beaches. She spends
as much time as possible outdoors, with her college-aged daughter and rambunctious new puppy. She's also an avid exercise enthusiast, and is both a student and certified teacher of Barre fitness.
Fun Fact:
Kirsten was the kid who always won the school Spelling Bee's, and has a strange ability to find errors in pretty
much any website or written material. It is both a blessing and a curse.
Another fun fact about Kirsten is that she cannot wink, despite her best efforts. So when you see her covering one eye with her hand and blinking
the other, she's not rehearsing her best pirate impression; she's just trying to wink at you! It is guaranteed to bring a smile, even if it looks silly.
Shari
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Shari has been a caregiver for two years, and says that one of the best parts of this job is the people she meets. Shari loves the people and enjoys having someone to care for.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Now that her children are grown, Shari explains that it's nice to feel that sense of being needed. Shari believes that in order to be a good caregiver, you need patience, a good sense of humor and the ability to be creative.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
When Shari isn't a caregiver, she teaches third grade, which she's been doing for 27 years! She loves teaching!
Fun Fact: In her spare time, Shari enjoys reading, sitting on the beach, and kickboxing on a regular basis for exercise.
Shari
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Shari has been a caregiver for two years, and says that one of the best parts of this job is the people she meets. Shari loves the people and enjoys having someone to care for.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Now that her children are grown, Shari explains that it's nice to feel that sense of being needed. Shari believes that in order to be a good caregiver, you need patience, a good sense of humor and the ability to be creative.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
When Shari isn't a caregiver, she teaches third grade, which she's been doing for 27 years! She loves teaching!
Fun Fact:
In her spare time, Shari enjoys reading, sitting on the beach, and kickboxing on a regular basis for exercise.
Sharon
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Sharon has always enjoyed taking care of people and bringing them happiness.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Sharon is very empathetic and truly cares about others.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Sharon really enjoys spending time with her grandchildren.
Fun Fact:
Sharon won a 2024 Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave award for her stellar work as a hair stylist at "Sharon Does Hair". Congratulations!
Shiloh
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Shiloh was inspired to become a caregiver when she saw it as an opportunity to have a positive influence on others. She gets joy and fulfillment from helping people and figuring out what would make their lives better.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
When Shiloh was a café manager, she made sure to go out of her way to help her coworkers and brighten anyone’s day she could.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Shiloh enjoys spending her down time, completing puzzles and using her creative mind through adult coloring books!
Fun Fact:
Shiloh is classically trained to sing and act. Her two favorite plays are
Hairspray , for all its dancing, and
Showboat for being a classic musical.
Siobhan
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Siobhan's inspiration for caregiving comes from her background as a special needs caregiver and then a senior
caregiver. She took care of her mom who is now an awesome 93 year old!
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Siobhan is patient, compassionate, humorous, and loves to dance!
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Siobhan is a big fan of hanging out with her husband and her dogs.
Fun Fact: Siobhan was an Irish dancer!
Mariah
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Mariah's grandmother inspired her to become a caregiver. Even in the later stages of her life, she continued caring for others with strength and compassion. Watching her dedication inspired Mariah to pursue a career where she can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Mariah is a very compassionate and patient person who truly enjoys listening and connecting with others. She loves hearing people’s stories, building relationships, and making others feel comfortable, supported, and cared for.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
When she's not working, Mariah enjoys taking nature walks, being around the water, and spending time with her family, friends, and her cat, Lola.
Fun Fact:
A fun fact about Mariah is that she's always felt connected to elephants. She admires their wisdom, compassion, and strong sense of family, and they remind her a lot of her grandmother’s caring spirit.
Tammy H.
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Tammy is a natural caregiver, and after the passing of her son and husband, she needed somewhere else to put her energy.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Being organized and being on time. Clients depend on our consistency, and Tammy knows how important that is. A little kindness goes a long way.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Tammy takes pride in helping others, even when she's not working. She volunteers for multiple organizations.
Fun Fact:
If it's junk, she can make it shine!
Melanie
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Caring for her family members and seeing how vulnerable they were inspired Melanie to become a caregiver. She wants to be sure that anyone who needs care and companionship during a difficult and vulnerable time has access to someone who understands and cares about their experience. Melanie firmly believes that no one should have to lose dignity because of growing older. We’re all doing it!
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Melanie is patient, with a fun and accepting personality and endless compassion.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
In her free time, Melanie enjoys swimming and spending time in the sun with her family.
Fun Fact:
Melanie used to collect animals, and went without eating so that she could buy them food. It finally dawned on her that maybe she wasn’t in a position to care for 20 cats and dogs. 😜
Michelle
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Michelle grew up very close to her grandparents. She always enjoyed hearing their stories of “simpler times” and the history that they were a part of. Michelle enjoys learning from and listening to her clients (friends!) tell the stories of their lives.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver? As a speech pathologist, Michelle has worked with adults who have suffered strokes, dementia, and other brain injuries. Having patience, empathy and understanding is a quality needed in her profession. These qualities carryover to being a caregiver to her clients.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Now that she's empty nesting, she loves spending time with her husband and dogs on the boat. Getting to spend time with her two children is a bonus. She also enjoy scrapbooking yearly memories.
Fun fact: For 12 years, Michelle owned her own business in speech pathology. She employed up to 10 therapists and serviced 4 counties.
Shiloh
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Shiloh was inspired to become a caregiver when she saw it as an opportunity to have a positive influence on others. She gets joy and fulfillment from helping people and figuring out what would make their lives better.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
When Shiloh was a café manager, she made sure to go out of her way to help her coworkers and brighten anyone’s day she could.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Shiloh enjoys spending her down time, completing puzzles and using her creative mind through adult coloring books!
Fun Fact:
Shiloh is classically trained to sing and act. Her two favorite plays are
Hairspray , for all its dancing, and
Showboat for being a classic musical.
Nancy
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Nancy has always performed the role of caregiver in the past within her own family, for both of her parents, as a parent to four sons, and as a longtime volunteer in pediatric settings. Nancy also spent several years managing Vintage Values, a resale shop that helps survivors of domestic violence, where we were caretakers for not only the clients but for many of our staff and volunteers as well. Caring for others has always been second nature for her.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Nancy prides herself in being extremely empathetic and very sensitive to others. She loves people, and loves to listen and communicate with others in multiple ways. Nancy is a problem solver and can be imaginative in finding solutions to problems that might not always be that obvious.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Nancy is happiest spending time with her family and with her dog, Milly. She also enjoys sitting on the beach and swimming in the ocean, reading, and being with her friends. Nancy loves art and culture, and volunteers with the Cape Fear Literacy Council, New Hanover County Library and within her community as a member of her HOA board.
Fun Fact:
Nancy is the proud mother of four sons, an avid reader, a consummate shopper, and loves to cook.
Siobhan
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Siobhan's inspiration for caregiving comes from her background as a special needs caregiver and then a senior
caregiver. She took care of her mom who is now an awesome 93 year old!
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Siobhan is patient, compassionate, humorous, and loves to dance!
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Siobhan is a big fan of hanging out with her husband and her dogs.
Fun Fact: Siobhan was an Irish dancer!
Paula
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Paula's mother had a car accident when she was young that left her as a paraplegic, and Paula ended up becoming her main caregiver. That started her caregiving passion. Caregiving is in Paula's heart.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Paula makes it a priority to be as patient and kind as possible, because she knows her clients can be going through a rough time. She tries to bring some laughter to each shift.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Writing. Paul is currently writing a novel about how to deal with tragedy and grief.
Fun Fact:
Paula sings all the time! She'll just break out into song and dance.
Tammy S.
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Tammy decided caregiving was for her after being a nanny and working in doctors’ offices. She loves helping people and found that one-on-one personal care was more her style, because she is able to personalize her caregiving.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Throughout her rewarding 16 years caring for people, she has gained experience with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and hospice. Tammy enjoys getting to know each client so she can better care for each individual. This work is what she loves most and she will be a caregiver until she retires!
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Tammy enjoys roller coasters, jumping out of airplanes, vineyards, breweries, and visiting friends in upstate New York. Next on her bucket list is to see California’s beaches, take a cruise and visit Germany where she was born while her father was in the Army.
Fun Fact:
Tammy just purchased a riding lawn mower for her new yard, because “the pusher wasn’t cutting it” on a .74 acre lot during those 90-degree summer days! Her new house has inspired her creativity to make it her own. Tammy has plans to install hardwood floors, walk-in showers and vanities in all the bathrooms, and updating her kitchen cabinets.
Melanie
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Caring for her family members and seeing how vulnerable they were inspired Melanie to become a caregiver. She wants to be sure that anyone who needs care and companionship during a difficult and vulnerable time has access to someone who understands and cares about their experience. Melanie firmly believes that no one should have to lose dignity because of growing older. We’re all doing it!
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Melanie is patient, with a fun and accepting personality and endless compassion.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
In her free time, Melanie enjoys swimming and spending time in the sun with her family.
Fun Fact:
Melanie used to collect animals, and went without eating so that she could buy them food. It finally dawned on her that maybe she wasn’t in a position to care for 20 cats and dogs. 😜
Michelle
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Michelle grew up very close to her grandparents. She always enjoyed hearing their stories of “simpler times” and the history that they were a part of. Michelle enjoys learning from and listening to her clients (friends!) tell the stories of their lives.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver? As a speech pathologist, Michelle has worked with adults who have suffered strokes, dementia, and other brain injuries. Having patience, empathy and understanding is a quality needed in her profession. These qualities carryover to being a caregiver to her clients.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Now that she's empty nesting, she loves spending time with her husband and dogs on the boat. Getting to spend time with her two children is a bonus. She also enjoy scrapbooking yearly memories.
Fun fact: For 12 years, Michelle owned her own business in speech pathology. She employed up to 10 therapists and serviced 4 counties.
Siobhan
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Siobhan's inspiration for caregiving comes from her background as a special needs caregiver and then a senior
caregiver. She took care of her mom who is now an awesome 93 year old!
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Siobhan is patient, compassionate, humorous, and loves to dance!
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Siobhan is a big fan of hanging out with her husband and her dogs.
Fun Fact: Siobhan was an Irish dancer!
Nancy
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Nancy has always performed the role of caregiver in the past within her own family, for both of her parents, as a parent to four sons, and as a longtime volunteer in pediatric settings. Nancy also spent several years managing Vintage Values, a resale shop that helps survivors of domestic violence, where we were caretakers for not only the clients but for many of our staff and volunteers as well. Caring for others has always been second nature for her.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Nancy prides herself in being extremely empathetic and very sensitive to others. She loves people, and loves to listen and communicate with others in multiple ways. Nancy is a problem solver and can be imaginative in finding solutions to problems that might not always be that obvious.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Nancy is happiest spending time with her family and with her dog, Milly. She also enjoys sitting on the beach and swimming in the ocean, reading, and being with her friends. Nancy loves art and culture, and volunteers with the Cape Fear Literacy Council, New Hanover County Library and within her community as a member of her HOA board.
Fun Fact:
Nancy is the proud mother of four sons, an avid reader, a consummate shopper, and loves to cook.
Shiloh
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Shiloh was inspired to become a caregiver when she saw it as an opportunity to have a positive influence on others. She gets joy and fulfillment from helping people and figuring out what would make their lives better.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
When Shiloh was a café manager, she made sure to go out of her way to help her coworkers and brighten anyone’s day she could.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Shiloh enjoys spending her down time, completing puzzles and using her creative mind through adult coloring books!
Fun Fact:
Shiloh is classically trained to sing and act. Her two favorite plays are
Hairspray , for all its dancing, and
Showboat for being a classic musical.
Paula
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Paula's mother had a car accident when she was young that left her as a paraplegic, and Paula ended up becoming her main caregiver. That started her caregiving passion. Caregiving is in Paula's heart.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Paula makes it a priority to be as patient and kind as possible, because she knows her clients can be going through a rough time. She tries to bring some laughter to each shift.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Writing. Paul is currently writing a novel about how to deal with tragedy and grief.
Fun Fact:
Paula sings all the time! She'll just break out into song and dance.
Tammy
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Tammy decided caregiving was for her after being a nanny and working in doctors’ offices. She loves helping people and found that one-on-one personal care was more her style, because she is able to personalize her caregiving.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Throughout her rewarding 16 years caring for people, she has gained experience with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and hospice. Tammy enjoys getting to know each client so she can better care for each individual. This work is what she loves most and she will be a caregiver until she retires!
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Tammy enjoys roller coasters, jumping out of airplanes, vineyards, breweries, and visiting friends in upstate New York. Next on her bucket list is to see California’s beaches, take a cruise and visit Germany where she was born while her father was in the Army.
Fun Fact:
Tammy just purchased a riding lawn mower for her new yard, because “the pusher wasn’t cutting it” on a .74 acre lot during those 90-degree summer days! Her new house has inspired her creativity to make it her own. Tammy has plans to install hardwood floors, walk-in showers and vanities in all the bathrooms, and updating her kitchen cabinets.
Theresa
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Theresa is straight forward in saying that she genuinely enjoys caring for people in all walks of life. Being an in-home aide is simply a no-brainer.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Theresa has a profound ability to adapt to different individuals’ needs. Each client’s needs vary, Theresa has a way to read those needs effortlessly.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Anything outside! The sunshine may lead her to the beach or for an afternoon stroll.
Fun Fact:
Theresa's kids and grandchildren have dubbed her “The Roadrunner”. They have a hard time keeping up with her!!
Tiffany
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Tiffany started out as a caregiver for children diagnosed with Autism. Tiffany was close with her grandparents and additionally loved caring for the seniors in her community, so she decided to make it a profession when the opportunity arose.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Tiffany is passionate, a good listener, kind, detail-oriented, organized, and energetic.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Tiffany enjoys being in the sunshine, going for walks, reading, meditating, and spending quality time with friends and family.
Fun Fact:
Tiffany was raised on an Elk farm. She used to be a gymnast and barrel racer at horse shows; she once decided her profession would combine the two, and she would be a trick rider in the rodeo. She can still do a backflip at age 40. Ask to see the video!
Wanda
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Wanda was a caregiver to her own mother-in-law, and understood how difficult it could be for direct family members to care for their loved ones. It brought her joy and happiness to give her mother-in-law love, attention, and care.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Wanda takes pride in her attributes of showing love, patience, and empathy.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Wanda enjoys engaging in Christian Volunteer service, as well as hospitality with the congregation.
Fun Fact:
Cooking makes Wanda truly happy, She is most proud of her two sons, and what makes her laugh is life's unexpected stories and moments, and sometimes a good comedic movie.
Penny
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Penny is a busy bee! She is a full-time Assistant Kindergarten Teacher and Mother. But after her daughter went off to college, she decided to fill up her new free time with caregiving. She loves people and her love for people has no limits.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Penny is the definition of a people person. She lights up a room anywhere she goes and is the kind of person you want to have stay for dinner. An invite for Penny includes fun conversation and an ample amount of listening.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Penny loves to cook and clean! However, when the summer rolls around she takes advantage of her summer break with boating and fishing.
Fun Fact : When Penny moved to Wilmington at 28, she lived on a sailboat and raced it in Wrightsville Beach!
Shari
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Shari has been a caregiver for two years, and says that one of the best parts of this job is the people she meets. Shari loves the people and enjoys having someone to care for.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Now that her children are grown, Shari explains that it's nice to feel that sense of being needed. Shari believes that in order to be a good caregiver, you need patience, a good sense of humor and the ability to be creative.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
When Shari isn't a caregiver, she teaches third grade, which she's been doing for 27 years! She loves teaching!
Fun Fact:
In her spare time, Shari enjoys reading, sitting on the beach, and kickboxing on a regular basis for exercise.
Sharon
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Sharon has always enjoyed taking care of people and bringing them happiness.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Sharon is very empathetic and truly cares about others.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Sharon really enjoys spending time with her grandchildren.
Fun Fact:
Sharon won a 2024 Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave award for her stellar work as a hair stylist at "Sharon Does Hair". Congratulations!
Shiloh
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Shiloh was inspired to become a caregiver when she saw it as an opportunity to have a positive influence on others. She gets joy and fulfillment from helping people and figuring out what would make their lives better.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
When Shiloh was a café manager, she made sure to go out of her way to help her coworkers and brighten anyone’s day she could.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Shiloh enjoys spending her down time, completing puzzles and using her creative mind through adult coloring books!
Fun Fact:
Shiloh is classically trained to sing and act. Her two favorite plays are
Hairspray , for all its dancing, and
Showboat for being a classic musical.
Penny
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Penny is a busy bee! She is a full-time Assistant Kindergarten Teacher and Mother. But after her daughter went off to college, she decided to fill up her new free time with caregiving. She loves people and her love for people has no limits.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Penny is the definition of a people person. She lights up a room anywhere she goes and is the kind of person you want to have stay for dinner. An invite for Penny includes fun conversation and an ample amount of listening.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Penny loves to cook and clean! However, when the summer rolls around she takes advantage of her summer break with boating and fishing.
Fun Fact: When Penny moved to Wilmington at 28, she lived on a sailboat and raced it in Wrightsville Beach!
Shari
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Shari has been a caregiver for two years, and says that one of the best parts of this job is the people she meets. Shari loves the people and enjoys having someone to care for.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Now that her children are grown, Shari explains that it's nice to feel that sense of being needed. Shari believes that in order to be a good caregiver, you need patience, a good sense of humor and the ability to be creative.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
When Shari isn't a caregiver, she teaches third grade, which she's been doing for 27 years! She loves teaching!
Fun Fact:
In her spare time, Shari enjoys reading, sitting on the beach, and kickboxing on a regular basis for exercise.
Sharon
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Sharon has always enjoyed taking care of people and bringing them happiness.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Sharon is very empathetic and truly cares about others.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Sharon really enjoys spending time with her grandchildren.
Fun Fact:
Sharon won a 2024 Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave award for her stellar work as a hair stylist at "Sharon Does Hair". Congratulations!
Shiloh
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Shiloh was inspired to become a caregiver when she saw it as an opportunity to have a positive influence on others. She gets joy and fulfillment from helping people and figuring out what would make their lives better.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
When Shiloh was a café manager, she made sure to go out of her way to help her coworkers and brighten anyone’s day she could.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Shiloh enjoys spending her down time, completing puzzles and using her creative mind through adult coloring books!
Fun Fact:
Shiloh is classically trained to sing and act. Her two favorite plays are
Hairspray , for all its dancing, and
Showboat for being a classic musical.
Siobhan
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Siobhan's inspiration for caregiving comes from her background as a special needs caregiver and then a senior
caregiver. She took care of her mom who is now an awesome 93 year old!
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Siobhan is patient, compassionate, humorous, and loves to dance!
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Siobhan is a big fan of hanging out with her husband and her dogs.
Fun Fact: Siobhan was an Irish dancer!
Tammy H.
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Tammy is a natural caregiver, and after the passing of her son and husband, she needed somewhere else to put her energy.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Being organized and being on time. Clients depend on our consistency, and Tammy knows how important that is. A little kindness goes a long way.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Tammy takes pride in helping others, even when she's not working. She volunteers for multiple organizations.
Fun Fact:
If it's junk, she can make it shine!
Tammy S.
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Tammy decided caregiving was for her after being a nanny and working in doctors’ offices. She loves helping people and found that one-on-one personal care was more her style, because she is able to personalize her caregiving.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Throughout her rewarding 16 years caring for people, she has gained experience with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and hospice. Tammy enjoys getting to know each client so she can better care for each individual. This work is what she loves most and she will be a caregiver until she retires!
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Tammy enjoys roller coasters, jumping out of airplanes, vineyards, breweries, and visiting friends in upstate New York. Next on her bucket list is to see California’s beaches, take a cruise and visit Germany where she was born while her father was in the Army.
Fun Fact:
Tammy just purchased a riding lawn mower for her new yard, because “the pusher wasn’t cutting it” on a .74 acre lot during those 90-degree summer days! Her new house has inspired her creativity to make it her own. Tammy has plans to install hardwood floors, walk-in showers and vanities in all the bathrooms, and updating her kitchen cabinets.
Theresa
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Theresa is straight forward in saying that she genuinely enjoys caring for people in all walks of life. Being an in-home aide is simply a no-brainer.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Theresa has a profound ability to adapt to different individuals’ needs. Each client’s needs vary, Theresa has a way to read those needs effortlessly.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Anything outside! The sunshine may lead her to the beach or for an afternoon stroll.
Fun Fact:
Theresa's kids and grandchildren have dubbed her “The Roadrunner”. They have a hard time keeping up with her!!
Tiffany
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Tiffany started out as a caregiver for children diagnosed with Autism. Tiffany was close with her grandparents and additionally loved caring for the seniors in her community, so she decided to make it a profession when the opportunity arose.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Tiffany is passionate, a good listener, kind, detail-oriented, organized, and energetic.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Tiffany enjoys being in the sunshine, going for walks, reading, meditating, and spending quality time with friends and family.
Fun Fact:
Tiffany was raised on an Elk farm. She used to be a gymnast and barrel racer at horse shows; she once decided her profession would combine the two, and she would be a trick rider in the rodeo. She can still do a backflip at age 40. Ask to see the video!
Wanda
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Wanda was a caregiver to her own mother-in-law, and understood how difficult it could be for direct family members to care for their loved ones. It brought her joy and happiness to give her mother-in-law love, attention, and care.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Wanda takes pride in her attributes of showing love, patience, and empathy.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Wanda enjoys engaging in Christian Volunteer service, as well as hospitality with the congregation.
Fun Fact:
Cooking makes Wanda truly happy, She is most proud of her two sons, and what makes her laugh is life's unexpected stories and moments, and sometimes a good comedic movie.
Wilmington's Best In-Home Aides
You can trust the competent and compassionate caregivers at Always Good Company to engage with you or your loved one as much or as little as you prefer.
We’ll work carefully with you to design a custom plan of care that best suits your needs and interests. And the best part? Unlike other local companion care organizations, we don’t advertise our services by wearing a uniform or driving a car with a company logo. Our goal is to provide in-home companion care and a little extra help whenever and wherever you need it most, while honoring your privacy.
You can trust the competent and compassionate staff at Always Good Company to engage with you or your loved one as much or as little as you prefer.
We'll work carefully with you to design a custom plan of care that best suits your needs and interests. And the best part? Unlike other local companion care organizations, we don't advertise our services by wearing a uniform or driving a car with a company logo. Our goal is to provide companionship and a little extra help whenever and wherever you need it most, while honoring your privacy.
Siobhan
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Siobhan's inspiration for caregiving comes from her background as a special needs caregiver and then a senior
caregiver. She took care of her mom who is now an awesome 93 year old!
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Siobhan is patient, compassionate, humorous, and loves to dance!
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Siobhan is a big fan of hanging out with her husband and her dogs.
Fun Fact: Siobhan was an Irish dancer!
Tammy H.
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Tammy is a natural caregiver, and after the passing of her son and husband, she needed somewhere else to put her energy.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Being organized and being on time. Clients depend on our consistency, and Tammy knows how important that is. A little kindness goes a long way.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Tammy takes pride in helping others, even when she's not working. She volunteers for multiple organizations.
Fun Fact:
If it's junk, she can make it shine!
Tammy S.
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Tammy decided caregiving was for her after being a nanny and working in doctors’ offices. She loves helping people and found that one-on-one personal care was more her style, because she is able to personalize her caregiving.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Throughout her rewarding 16 years caring for people, she has gained experience with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and hospice. Tammy enjoys getting to know each client so she can better care for each individual. This work is what she loves most and she will be a caregiver until she retires!
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Tammy enjoys roller coasters, jumping out of airplanes, vineyards, breweries, and visiting friends in upstate New York. Next on her bucket list is to see California’s beaches, take a cruise and visit Germany where she was born while her father was in the Army.
Fun Fact:
Tammy just purchased a riding lawn mower for her new yard, because “the pusher wasn’t cutting it” on a .74 acre lot during those 90-degree summer days! Her new house has inspired her creativity to make it her own. Tammy has plans to install hardwood floors, walk-in showers and vanities in all the bathrooms, and updating her kitchen cabinets.
Theresa
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Theresa is straight forward in saying that she genuinely enjoys caring for people in all walks of life. Being an in-home aide is simply a no-brainer.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Theresa has a profound ability to adapt to different individuals’ needs. Each client’s needs vary, Theresa has a way to read those needs effortlessly.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Anything outside! The sunshine may lead her to the beach or for an afternoon stroll.
Fun Fact:
Theresa's kids and grandchildren have dubbed her “The Roadrunner”. They have a hard time keeping up with her!!
Tiffany
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Tiffany started out as a caregiver for children diagnosed with Autism. Tiffany was close with her grandparents and additionally loved caring for the seniors in her community, so she decided to make it a profession when the opportunity arose.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Tiffany is passionate, a good listener, kind, detail-oriented, organized, and energetic.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Tiffany enjoys being in the sunshine, going for walks, reading, meditating, and spending quality time with friends and family.
Fun Fact:
Tiffany was raised on an Elk farm. She used to be a gymnast and barrel racer at horse shows; she once decided her profession would combine the two, and she would be a trick rider in the rodeo. She can still do a backflip at age 40. Ask to see the video!
Wanda
What inspired you to become a caregiver?
Wanda was a caregiver to her own mother-in-law, and understood how difficult it could be for direct family members to care for their loved ones. It brought her joy and happiness to give her mother-in-law love, attention, and care.
What qualities do you possess that make you successful as a caregiver?
Wanda takes pride in her attributes of showing love, patience, and empathy.
What are you happiest doing when not working?
Wanda enjoys engaging in Christian Volunteer service, as well as hospitality with the congregation.
Fun Fact:
Cooking makes Wanda truly happy, She is most proud of her two sons, and what makes her laugh is life's unexpected stories and moments, and sometimes a good comedic movie.
Wilmington's Best In-Home Aides
You can trust the competent and compassionate caregivers at Always Good Company to engage with you or your loved one as much or as little as you prefer.
We’ll work carefully with you to design a custom plan of care that best suits your needs and interests. And the best part? Unlike other local companion care organizations, we don’t advertise our services by wearing a uniform or driving a car with a company logo. Our goal is to provide in-home companion care and a little extra help whenever and wherever you need it most, while honoring your privacy.
You can trust the competent and compassionate staff at Always Good Company to engage with you or your loved one as much or as little as you prefer.
We'll work carefully with you to design a custom plan of care that best suits your needs and interests. And the best part? Unlike other local companion care organizations, we don't advertise our services by wearing a uniform or driving a car with a company logo. Our goal is to provide companionship and a little extra help whenever and wherever you need it most, while honoring your privacy.
Wilmington's Best In-Home Aides
You can trust the competent and compassionate staff at Always Good Company to engage with you or your loved one as much or as little as you prefer.
We'll work carefully with you to design a custom plan of care that best suits your needs and interests. And the best part? Unlike other local companion care organizations, we don't advertise our services by wearing a uniform or driving a car with a company logo. Our goal is to provide companionship and a little extra help whenever and wherever you need it most, while honoring your privacy.
Always Good Company | Contact Us
Always Good Company | Contact Us
Always Good Company is Wilmington’s trusted choice for warm, personalized, and active senior companion care. We proudly accept Long-Term Care Insurance.
For general inquiries, please email us at alwaysgoodcompanyhomecare@gmail.com, or click here.
To schedule your first appointment, please contact us using this form. The information you provide will be kept strictly confidential and will help us make the most of our first meeting. There is no charge for your initial consultation.
Thank you for your interest in Always Good Company Home Care!
Always Good Company is Wilmington’s trusted choice for warm, personalized, and active senior companion care. We proudly accept Long-Term Care Insurance.
For general inquiries, please email us at alwaysgoodcompanyhomecare@gmail.com, or click here.
To schedule your first appointment, please contact us using thisform. The information you provide will be kept strictly confidential, and will help us make the most of our first meeting. There is no charge for your initial consultation.
Thank you for your interest in Always Good Company Home Care!
