Lourdes Garcia De Fernandez

​BAYADA Home Health Care
Camden, NJ

Lourdes shows kindness and love everywhere she goes. The care needed for her morning client requires an aide who can show empathy and be patient enough to understand what others are going through. This client recently shared with the agency that he is dealing with depression. He says that having Lourdes around helps him feel loved and cared for when he is going through a challenging time. She takes the time to talk to him about his dreams, friends, and hobbies. Lourdes has demonstrated that she is qualified to help someone like him in a loving way. She ensures that he feels like she is not just an aide, but also a friend who listens to him and takes care of his needs while sharing hope and love.

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