{"id":6734,"date":"2025-10-27T04:24:44","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T09:24:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/59\/?p=6734"},"modified":"2025-10-27T04:25:22","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T09:25:22","slug":"delka-nikiforova-hcaoa-caregiver-of-the-year-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/59\/illinois\/park-ridge\/blog\/delka-nikiforova-hcaoa-caregiver-of-the-year-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Excellence: Delka Nikiforova Nominated for HCAOA Caregiver of the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"

Assisting Hands Schaumburg is proud to announce that our very own caregiver, Delka Nikiforova<\/strong>, has been recognized among the 506 nominees nationwide for the Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) Caregiver of the Year Award. For more than three years, Delka has been a cornerstone of our home care agency, providing compassionate, professional, and uplifting in-home care<\/a> to clients across Schaumburg and the surrounding communities.<\/p>\n

Known for her radiant spirit and unwavering dedication, Delka brings warmth and positivity to every home she enters. Clients describe her as \u201cthe epitome of a compassionate caregiver,\u201d praising her ability to blend skillful care with genuine emotional connection. Whether she\u2019s assisting clients with daily routines, supporting their recovery, or brightening someone\u2019s day with a kind word and a smile, Delka consistently goes above and beyond.<\/p>\n

Her devotion, positivity, and professionalism make her a true ambassador of the Assisting Hands mission. We celebrate Delka not only for this well-deserved nomination but for the meaningful impact she continues to make every day in the lives of our clients and their families.<\/p>\n

Call us at <\/strong>(847) 448-0844<\/strong><\/a> \u00a0to learn more about our dedicated senior care team serving <\/strong>Schaumburg<\/strong><\/a> and <\/strong>Park Ridge<\/strong><\/a> communities.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Assisting Hands Schaumburg is proud to announce that our very own caregiver, Delka Nikiforova, has been recognized among the 506 nominees nationwide for the Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) Caregiver of the Year Award. 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