Bradenton Herald: Right at Home Caregivers Stand Out By Treating Clients Like Family

Right at Home caregiver Pam Matteen was honored with the brand's 2016 Southeast Region Caregiver of the Year award.

SPONSOREDUpdated 5:17PM • 05/31/16

Pam Matteen recently came out on top over 16,000 other caregivers to win Right at Home's "2016 Southeast Region, Caregiver of the Year" award.

Michael Juceam, owner of the local Bradenton, Florida Right at Home, said Matteen is overflowing with qualities that most people only have one or two of.

"Wow, there aren't enough words to describe Pam," Juceam said. "Pam is dedicated. She is incredibly humane. She has a sensitivity about her that enables her to immediately sense what a client's needs are and she is able to deliver care that is really focused on making her clients feel special, cared for, safe and comfortable."

Matteen described her typical work day, which is overflowing with tasks.

"I'm so honored by this award, but it's easy for me because I think of my clients as my family," Matteen said. "I would walk over hot coals if they needed me to."

Matteen has two permanent clients, and between them she works six long days a week. She is not motivated by a paycheck, but love.

"Love is the answer," Matteen said. "I hug. I kiss, I hold hands. I talk to them. I generally really love them and it makes it all so worthwhile and it just really makes you feel such a part of them and when you see them smile, when you see them laugh, when you get them to sing with you or recall memories, it is very profound."

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Bradenton Herald: Right at Home Caregivers Stand Out By Treating Clients Like Family

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