The work of a hospice caregiver often transcends any description of kindness, service and ministry. It takes a very special kind of compassion and dedication. A very special person.
Each month Langeland Family Funeral Homes selects an individual as a recipient of the Hospice Caregiver Award from your nominations. The person chosen as the monthly award winner receives a gift card to be used for whatever they desire. Their name is also engraved on a leaf on the Hospice Caregiver tree at the Westside location. Yearly, Langeland Family Funeral Homes holds a reception to honor the past year's award recipients. During the reception, one of these special people will be selected as “Caregiver of the Year”. The Caregiver of the Year recipient will receive a gift certificate for a very special evening and a night away.
We invite nominations from peers, friends, patients and their families, and others who feel a particular person excels in his or her profession. Through your nomination, you can provide a special honor to someone who gives so much.
Please take a moment to nominate an individual whose care has touched your heart. This person may be a hospice professional physician, nurse, chaplain, social worker, grief counselor, CNA, healthcare administrative professional or a volunteer.
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Andrea Mosley Budrow - Registered Nurse - Centrica Care Navigators
Nominated by: Suzi Bell
Andrea’s care was so personal and genuine that we always felt loved and heard and helped on our sad journey! She came to know the whole family and encouraged each one of us. Her patience in answering all my questions was remarkable. We were grateful for every person who came to care for Dan and all our needs. Thank you for the excellent, well planned, and tender care from each one, but especially Andrea!
Suzi Bell
Andrea received the Hospice Caregiver Award for March 2024.
Thank you Andrea for all you do as an exceptional Hospice Caregiver!
Andrea received The Crystal Heart Award and a gift card to be used for whatever she would like.
From Left to Right: Jeremy Collins, Manager, Langeland Family Funeral Homes; Andrea Mosley Budrow, Registered Nurse, Centrica Care Navigators; and Katie Atkin, Operations Manager, Langeland Family Funeral Homes.
Ashley Slovinec - Registered Nurse -Transitions Care Hospice
Nominated by: Russ & Susan Bailey
Ashley was outstanding. She was caring and was only a phone call away and showed up minutes later. We feel she went above and beyond for our daughter Tracy. She comforted us when needed. She truly is in the right profession, and anyone who has her as their nurse is truly blessed.
Ashley received the Hospice Caregiver Award for February 2024.
Thank you Ashley for all you do as an exceptional Hospice Caregiver!
Ashley received The Crystal Heart Award and a gift card to be used for whatever she would like.
Left to right: Ashley Slovenic, Registered Nurse, Transitions Care Hospice; Dana Naumann, Bereavement Care Coordinator, Langeland Family Funeral Homes
Kelly Flagg – Registered Nurse - Centrica Care Navigators
Nominated by: Joan
Kelly brought joy back to Moms life. Louise Kleckner was well cared for by the staff at Fountains/Gardens, I visited often at least three times a week. It would seem that we had done everything we could do for Mom. In December 0f 2022 Moms primary physician suggested and referred us to Centrica. Kelly entered our lives and it was the best decision we could have made. Kelly helped me find the best paths for Moms care. She brought in a team that helped the staff at Gardens enhance Moms final months. Most importantly I was comfortable and confident that they were helping me make the best decisions for Mom so my role became one of loving daughter rather than worried caretaker. Mom loved the visits with Kelly, their interactions were a delight to witness. Mom glowed and perked up when Kelly arrived for her weekly scheduled visit, this was more than a nurse checking vitals, they had a great relationship. Kelly often looked in on Mom throughout the week, whenever she was at Fountains to see another client she would check in to say Hi and monitor Moms mood. I cannot say enough about Kelly. She brought Mom out of the gloomy days and laughed with her on days when Mom was exhibiting her highjinks. The support as Mom reached the end of her dementia journey was outstanding. We truly felt she was part of team Louise.
Left to right: Dana Naumann, Bereavement Care Coordinator, Langeland Family Funeral Homes; Kelly Flagg, Registered Nurse, Centrica Care Navigators
Holly Martin – Registered Nurse - Heartland Hospice
Nominated by: Donna Langford
Holly spent several hours with a mother losing her child after she had been sole caregiver for all 30+ years of his life. His mother said Holly didn't tell her what she wanted to hear but told her what she needed to hear. Even though there were equipment failures Holly was able to improvise and keep this young man comfortable till the end.
Left to right: Donna Langeford; Holly Martin, Registered Nurse, Heartland Hospice; Dana Naumann, Bereavement Care Coordinator, Langeland Family Funeral Homes
Nicole Lugo – Registered Nurse - Centrica Care Navigators
Nominated by: Laura Currier
Nicole has given my mother incredibly wonderful care. She has been patient and loving to my elderly father. Nicole has gone the extra mile every time we need her help. She has been a gift and a blessing to my mother and to our family.
Left to right: Dana Naumann, Bereavement Care Coordinator, Langeland Family Funeral Homes; Nicole Lugo, Registered Nurse, Centrica Care Navigators
Jill Razanoff – Volunteer - Promedica Hospice
Nominated by Megan Hayden
Jill is a stand out volunteer. She dedicates multiple afternoons weekly to assist our hospice team. Jill does a variety of task supporting staff, patients and families. She is dependable, someone who you can take for their word. Jill brings life to the office environment, with her infectious laugh, you can't help but smile. Jill has donated her life to service as a retired teacher and continues to serve where she can! Jill is truly remarkable.
Left to right: Dana Naumann, Bereavement Care Coordinator, Langeland Family Funeral Homes; Jill Rozanoff, Volunteer, Promedica Hospice
Colleen Minarovic – Certified Nurse Assistant - Promedica Hospice
Nominated by Alison Young
I'm choosing to nominate Colleen for a lot of reasons. She sees a resident in the facility where I am employed and has seen other residents there in the past. Colleen is one of the most caring, selfless humans I have ever met. She makes it clear that taking care of people is more than just a job to her. Her positive attitude and calmness when she arrives at our facility never goes unnoticed. Our residents look forward to her visits. Even residents who are not hers. She takes time to bond with her residents to show them that she truly cares about them, who they are and who they were. She always brings a bag full of treats, nail polishes, lotions and other things to make them feel pampered and beautiful. She is a great advocate and we feel confident that she will always communicate with the hospice nurses to make sure a resident needs are met. Colleen is very reliable, even during the worst Michigan winter days, she still walks through that door with a smile. Her hard work and dedication never goes unnoticed and many would agree with me when I say I wouldn't hesitate to have her care for any of my loved ones.
Left to right: Dana Naumann, Bereavement Care Coordinator, Langeland Family Funeral Homes; Colleen Minarovic, Certified Nurse Assistant, Promedica Hospice