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To provide these quality services efficiently, we must; <br /> • Serve the Residents of Orange County— Our Residents Come First; <br /> • Depend on the energy, skills, and dedication of all our employees and volunteers; <br /> • Treat all our Residents and Employees with fairness, respect, and understanding. <br /> Orange County Residents Come First <br /> Bonnie Hammersley said there is green sheet at the Commissioners' places which is a <br /> listing of service improvements that are in the proposed budget. <br /> c. Orange County Direct Care Worker Awards <br /> The Board recognized the winners of the Orange County Direct Care Worker Awards. <br /> Janice Tyler, Department on Aging Director, said they are here to recognize the first <br /> Orange County Direct Care Worker Awards Winners. <br /> Donna Prather, Advisory Board on Aging member, introduced both the nominees and <br /> winners, as the Board recognized the following individuals as winners of the 2015 Orange <br /> County Direct Care Worker Awards. <br /> 2015 Direct Care Worker Award Winners <br /> Client Impact: Frequently recognized or praised for their efforts that make an impact on the <br /> quality of their clients' lives. <br /> Winners: There was a tie for this award: <br /> Anita Aiken — Livewell Assisted Living <br /> John Ferris — Charles House Association <br /> Longevity: Has performed work as a caregiver each year for the last 10 or more years and <br /> plans to continue working in the field. <br /> Winner: Deborah Farrington — Carol Woods Retirement Community <br /> Leadership: Serves as a role model and demonstrates teamwork & willingness to help other <br /> direct care workers and staff. <br /> Winners: There was a tie for this award: <br /> Chartie Parrish — Right at Home <br /> Natalie Taylor—A Helping Hand <br /> Going the Extra Mile: Passionate about providing extraordinary care to their clients in ways <br /> that exceed expectations. <br /> Winner: Walter McMiller—A Helping Hand <br /> Rising Star: Has been a caregiver for less than two years and demonstrates enormous <br /> promise in the profession. <br /> Winner: Kathy Bonner—A Helping Hand <br /> Direct Care Worker of the Year <br /> Winner: Cassandra Graham —Acorn Home Care Services <br /> d. Emergency Medical Services Week Proclamation <br />