This week, we’re thrilled to spotlight Janice Bailey, an extraordinary certified nurse aide (CNA) with BAYADA Home Health Care
in Greensboro, NC. Bailey was selected as a finalist for the prestigious 2024 Caregiver of the Year Award by the Home Care Association of America (HCAOA), and it’s easy to see why she stands out as our Nurse of the Week.
Bailey’s journey in caregiving began long before her professional career. At the tender age of nine, she found herself caring for her father, who was battling lung cancer. Her compassion and dedication only grew as she cared for her grandmother with breast cancer and, later, her sister, who sadly passed away from thyroid cancer at 27. These early experiences shaped her path, leading her to embrace caregiving as her life’s calling. “God was telling me this was my calling,” Bailey reflects. “I love what I do.”
Since joining BAYADA five years ago, Bailey has been a beacon of hope and comfort for adults and children with chronic illnesses. Her commitment to ensuring her clients enjoy a safe, comfortable, dignified home life is unwavering. In her own words, Bailey expresses a deep passion for her work: “I would work until I was 100 years old if I could stay with BAYADA.”
Bailey’s dedication is not just recognized by her clients but also by her colleagues. Ashley Miller, her office director, lauds Bailey as “an angel, second to none.” Miller further emphasizes Bailey’s exceptional care: “She thinks of her clients as her own family and goes above and beyond. I would not bat an eye to have Janice take care of my own family. In fact, I’d hand-pick her!”
Bailey’s approach to care is both professional and deeply personal. She delights in making her clients feel special, often by preparing their favorite desserts. Her creativity and kindness extend beyond culinary gestures—she has taught clients to play Scrabble® and planted flowers for those who can’t garden themselves due to mobility issues.
Bailey’s profound impact on her clients’ lives and her unwavering compassion have rightfully earned her a spot as a finalist for Caregiver of the Year. Her story is a testament to the power of empathy, dedication, and the difference one person can make in the lives of many.
Congratulations, Janice Bailey, on being our Nurse of the Week and for your remarkable contributions to home healthcare. Your selfless dedication inspires us all, and we are honored to celebrate your achievements.
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