Employees

Celebrating Excellence!

Every year FirstLight Home Care offers an opportunity for each of the 144 FirstLight offices across the nation to submit a caregiver for the National Caregiver of the Year Award. This year the Olympia office nominated Tristan Hicks. Tristan is a detail-oriented caregiver who is full of warmth and comfort. His respectful and empathetic nature showcases his value as a caregiver and a vital part of the FirstLight team. We are excited and honored that Tristan was named one of the three finalists for National Caregiver of the Year. Below are just two of the many testimonials about Tristan: “Tristan is one of the few positives that has come...

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FirstLight Caregivers Receive Advanced Dementia Certification

[caption id="attachment_1386" align="alignright" width="350"] Kathy Custer (left) and Kari Olsen (right) with FirstLight Home Care — South Sound owner Sarah Lane.[/caption] Caregivers at FirstLight Home Care — South Sound are continually taking training in addition to what’s required for their CNA or HCA licenses by the State of Washington. FirstLight offers this specialized training to their caregivers at no cost.  This support is just one of the reasons why Olympia caregivers consider FirstLight Home Care the best place to work in all of senior care. FirstLight caregivers can become certified in: Dementia Care — Training that teaches about the different stages of...

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FirstLight 'Caregivers of the Month' for Summer Quarter

[caption id="attachment_1379" align="alignright" width="350"] Leah Elliott is the August 2017 'Caregiver of the Month' for FirstLight Home Care – South Sound.[/caption] Congratulations and a big "Thank You!" to the FirstLight Home Care – South Sound "Caregivers of the Month" for the summer quarter: Annie Bastian-Baldwin for June Jessica Mays-West for July Leah Elliott for August Each month, we recognize an outstanding in-home caregiver as part of our extensive employee recognition program. Recognizing and supporting caregivers is just one reason why FirstLight Home Care of Olympia has the highest employee retention rate in all of senior care in Thurston County – and has earned...

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FirstLight Annual Employee Appreciation Summer BBQ

We had so much fun today at the 3rd Annual Employee Appreciation Summer BBQ for FirstLight Home Care – South Sound. The food was outstanding, thanks to the talents of FirstLight caregiver and Master Chef Mary Janssen!  Congratulations to everyone who won one of the many raffle prizes!  And "Well Done!" to the three FirstLight Olympia caregivers who were recognized as "Employees of the Month" for the summer quarter -- Annie Bastian-Baldwin for June; Jessica Mays-West for July; and Leah Elliott for August -- as well as caregivers Kathy Custer and Kari Olsen for completing their certification for Advanced Dementia...

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Justin Ouellette Joins FirstLight Home Care – South Sound

Justin Ouellette has been improving the lives of seniors and their caregivers throughout his nearly two-decade career. He is thrilled to have found his home as the Director of Community Outreach at FirstLight Home Care – South Sound. “I wanted to work for a community-minded and family-centered business,” explains Justin. “FirstLight Home Care has the local feel that I have been looking for.” Owners Sarah and Greg Lane welcomed Justin to FirstLight at a celebration recognizing their second consecutive “Best of South Sound” award for in-home care. Born and raised in Missoula, Montana, Justin has been working in various nursing...

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Katy Romero Named FirstLight 'Caregiver of the Year'!

FirstLight Home Care – South Sound is thrilled to announce that Katy Romero has been named our 2016 Caregiver of the Year! According to FirstLight co-owner Sarah Lane, Katy continually goes above and beyond to care for her clients. “Katy has a big heart and really cares about the well-being of her clients,” said Lane. “Two of her clients are veterans suffering from TBI and PTSD. Katy was willing to complete extra training just to work with these wounded warriors.” Originally from Illinois, Katy received her Home Care Aide license after taking care of her husband when he sustained injuries...

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FirstLight Caregivers Complete Special Training Certification

[caption id="attachment_1135" align="alignright" width="350"] FirstLight Home Care Caregiver Kati Kepler received her Certification in Dementia Care and End of Life Care.[/caption] Caregivers at FirstLight Home Care — South Sound are continually taking training in addition to what's required for their CNA or HCA licenses by the State of Washington: Dementia Care Certification — This training program teaches how to provide outstanding care to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. End-of-Life Care Certification — Training to care for individuals at the end of their lives, focused on understanding of needs, grieving and loss as well as the unique concerns of the...

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Growing FirstLight Home Care Hires New Care Coordinator

FirstLight Home Care, a leading provider of quality, affordable in-home care in the South Sound, announced today they have added a Care Coordinator to the management team. [caption id="attachment_773" align="alignright" width="320"] Callie Martinez has joined FirstLight Home Care -- South Sound as Care Coordinator.[/caption] “We are elated that Callie Martinez has joined FirstLight as our Care Coordinator,” said Sarah Lane, the owner of FirstLight Home Care. “She not only brings a wealth of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), but she is also a tremendous mentor to other professional caregivers and a recognized leader in the caregiving community.” Lane...

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FirstLight Caregiver of the Month in Nursing School

While growing up in Olympia, Jensen Hartman was inspired by her mother to pursue a career caring for others. “My mom was a nurse,” explained Hartman, who has been selected as the FirstLight Caregiver of the Month. “She is the reason I became interested in medicine.  And once I began working as a caregiver, I knew I wanted to become a nurse like her.  I really like being able to take care of people.” [caption id="attachment_676" align="alignright" width="273"] FirstLight "Caregiver of the Month" Jensen Hartman.[/caption] According to Sarah Lane, owner of FirstLight Home Care – South Sound, all of the...

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Kari Olsen Named FirstLight Caregiver of the Month

When you meet Kari Olsen, you can’t help but be energized by her huge smile, according to Sarah Lane, owner of FirstLight Home Care – South Sound. [caption id="attachment_653" align="alignright" width="363"] Kari Olsen, FirstLight Home Care "Caregiver of the Month."[/caption] “Kari has this wonderful smile that reflects so well her joyful, positive spirit and her big heart for others,” said Lane, who announced today that Olsen has been selected as the “FirstLight Caregiver of the Month.” Each month, FirstLight recognizes an outstanding in home caregiver as part of their employee recognition program. “Kari truly loves being a caregiver and that...

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