Immediate Release: November 1, 2021 (Lexington, SC) – Assisting Hands Home Care has announced that caregiver Dilcia Pineda-Carias has won the annual Assisting Hands Above the Best Caregiver Award. Dilcia was also honored in early October with a nomination from the Home Care Association of America, for the Caregiver of the Year Award. This national program recognizes the top caregivers across the country who provide care and services at home, such as assistance with bathing, dressing, and medication reminders, to seniors and people with disabilities. Dilcia has shown dedication to the care of others in ways worthy of this great achievement.

“Assisting Hands is pleased to honor Dilcia as the Above the Best National Caregiver of the Year recipient,” said Marresa Musgrove, Assisting Hands National Support Services Advisor. “Not only does Dilcia go above and beyond to provide extraordinary care, but her compassion, empathy, and dedication to our clients make her a clear choice for this prestigious award.”

Dilcia is a caregiver for the Assisting Hands Lexington, SC franchise. “We are proud of Dilcia for this outstanding achievement of winning this award which is a testament to her hard work and dedication.  Caregiving is not just a job to Dilcia, it is a calling.  We are also incredibly proud of her nomination for Caregiver of the Year by the HCAOA. We wish her the very best and congratulations on a job well done.” Thomas Falk, Assisting Hands Franchise Owner.

“Caregiving is not an easy job, it requires compassion, patience, and dedication,” said HCAOA Executive Director Vicki Hoak. “Being a caregiver during the COVID pandemic has proven to be even more challenging. However, the nominees for this caregiver award demonstrate their commitment to their clients and to keeping them safe at home every day, often going above and beyond with a song, a surprise outing, or a client’s favorite meal to ensure they are cared for.”

About Assisting Hands Home Care

Assisting Hands provides quality home care that enriches the lives of their clients by helping them remain at home through non-medical companionship, personal care services, and total care management. Their comprehensive list of services is provided to the elderly, the disabled, and others of any age or in any situation.

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