Angil Tarach-Ritchey RN, GCM, Owner/Director

Angil from Visiting Angels Ann Arbor says...

"I own a private duty Homecare agency and have an excellent reputation in a huge part because of the wonderful CNA's who provide compassionate, caring, and reliable care. My company could not exist or have been able to establish such a good name with my "Angels"! Many of my caregivers have been with me between 3 and 8 years of my 9 years in business because we do appreciate them so much.

I have many stories that warm my heart and the hearts of the hundreds of clients and families we've served. One CNA got one of our clients to speak for the first time in years. Another recorded her client singing gospel songs for her daughter prior to losing her ability to talk and sing, having that cherished tape forever. Many take their own time to visit their clients in the hospital, holding hands, giving hugs, and being their clients support as our clients recover or decline. I keep hoping to win the lottery to buy my devoted and caring Angels all a new car, because they truly deserve so much more than I can give them.

I recommend every supervisor, manager or business owner to do their jobs for even a couple weeks to see how hard they work, and what it takes to stay in this work at the low wages they make. I started out as a nurses aide, and have also cared for clients as an owner and Director. CNA's are no less important and many ways are much more important to your company than you are. Unless we all treat them well, and recognize their efforts by kind words, tons of thank you's, hugs, support, and gifts when we can afford them, we will never have enough wonderful and dedicated staff to care for those in need. I hope we can all celebrate the hard and dedicated work of all CNA's everywhere. They truly are Angels!"

Joanne McCulloch, RN, BSN, ADON

Joanne from The Laurels in Richmond, Virginia, says...

"Please know, all Dear CNAs, that without you, we COULD NOT DO OUR JOBS!! We rely on you as you are the "first line of contact" with our residents. If you don't feel appreciated, you are working at the wrong place!! You should be appreciated and know that your job is a profession and an honorable profession.  Keep the Faith!!”

Diann Swann, RN

Diann from Graceland New Albany in Mississippi says...

“CNAs:  Thanks for all the hard work you do!  You are truly the backbone of healthcare!!!”

Terri Gately, RN

Terri from Providence Holy Cross Sub Acute says...

“CNAs are the eyes and ears for the nurses and the caring hands for the patients. We would not be able to care for our patients nearly as well as we do without them. I am grateful everyday for our hardworking CNAs.”

Allene Higgins, RN

Allene from Little Rock, Arkansas, says...

“Certified nursing assistants hold the key to quality care!”

Susan P., Private Consultant / Educator

Susan, an RN from Vancouver, Washington, says...

“As an RN, my experience has been that CNAs are my right hand and sometimes even both my hands!!! Thank you for the high quality care you deliver to your patients, residents and clients. You are definitely an important member of the health care team.”

Suzanne Meyers, RN

Suzanne from Riverside Manor in Ames, Iowa, says...

“My CNA staff is my lifeline to my residents. They are my eyes, ears and hands. By far, they know the residents more intimately than any of my nursing staff and their ability to communicate for the residents when a change in status is occurring is so important. Often CNAs are put between a charge nurse telling them they MUST do something and the resident telling them they WILL NOT do it.  Somehow, they find a way to complete the task at hand to keep the resident dry, clean, safe and happy.”

Elizabeth M., RN

Elizabeth M. says...

“Front line caregivers! You are the backbone of the healthcare industry. Thank you for everything you do!”

Laura O., RN

Laura from Sky View Rehab & Health Care Center says...

“Everyone should understand that a CNA is the backbone of patient care. No one knows a patient better than a CNA!”

Lesa C., RN

Lesa from Riverwalk Commons in Indiana says...

“CNAs are the eyes and ears for nurses. They are very instrumental in providing quality care for our residents.  THANK YOU!”