September 18, 2019

To Whom It May Concern,

Carla Ennis requested I write a letter of recommendation on her behalf. Ms. Ennis was employed by my in-laws, Kathy and Tom Stuckey, from September 2015 to April 2016. Ms. Ennis was employed as a caregiver for Ms. Stuckey who was diagnosed with ALs. Initially, Ms. Ennis worked a couple of days a week working 4 hour shifts. Once rapport was established, Ms. Ennis’ shift frequency and duration greatly increased.

Ms. Ennis served as Kathy’s lead caregiver. Ms. Ennis would assist Kathy with her ADLs. ADLs included toileting, bathing, washing and drying hair, dressing, and brushing teeth. As the disease progressed, Kathy required great assistance with ADLs. Equipment was brought in to help ensure Kathy and Ms. Ennis’ safety. Ms. Ennis knew how to correctly use all equipment and provided family training. Kathy’s equipment ranged from a walker, scooter, power wheelchair, both manual and power lifts, shower wheelchair and wheelchair accessible van.

Ms. Ennis also agreed to dispense Kathy’s prescribed medicine and administer tube feedings. Ms. Ennis utilized a medication log as well as kept a journal. She would alert family in ample time to order supplies. Ms. Ennis also assisted in Kathy’s use of respiratory equipment, which included a AVAPs, cough assist and suction machines.

Ms. Ennis’ role did not stop with medical care. Ms. Ennis also transported Kathy around Baton Rouge in a handicapped accessible van. Ms. Ennis became Kathy’s hands and feet when she no longer had the use of them.

Ms. Ennis also scheduled additional caregivers. Ensured they were trained and could provide appropriate care. Ms. Ennis communicated with Hospice as well as followed physician and nursing orders.

During Ms. Ennis’ employment, she demonstrated professionalism, empathy, compassion and provided a service to Kathy and our family that will never be forgotten.

Sincerely,

Rebecca Stuckey

September 18, 2019

RE: Letter of Recommendation for Carla Ennis

To whom it may concern,

It is my pleasure and honor to recommend Carla Ennis for employment as a personal caregiver and/or for her caregiver staffing services, ALS In Home Care. Carla first came into our family’s life around February, 2018 as a caregiver for my mother who was diagnosed with ALS in 2015. From then until August, 2019 when my mother passed away, Carla served as her primary caregiver, even living with Mom for days at a time during the week as her disease progressed. Over the last year, we utilized her staffing service also, in which she organized a schedule of skilled caregivers to fulfill Mom’s need for 24 hour/day services.

As a personal caregiver, Carla has extensive knowledge of ALS and how to care for patients who suffer from this rare disease. She taught me and my sisters, along with many other caregivers, how best to care for our Mom. Her daily tasks included every aspect of personal care including: waking Mom; managing prescription medications, organizing meds for the week, administering medications by mouth and eventually through a feeding tube; showering her using a shower chair; dressing her, diapering, doing make-up, hair, personal hygiene; transferring manually at first, then as the disease progressed, using manual hoyer lifts and ceiling lift; feeding using mickey button and feeding tube with pump; knowing how and when to utilize a Trilogy breathing machine; suctioning excess saliva; operating her customized power chair and driving it; transferring power chair to handicap van and taking Mom on errands and outings such as doctors’ appointments, haircuts, movies, and even Broadway shows; grocery shopping; light housework including laundering soiled sheets and clothes, dishes; managing supplies such as diapers, wipes, food, etc..; working as a team with Hospice staff; using electric pool lift to aid mom in enjoying her pool. She traveled with our family on various trips to the beach and even to Italy which would not have been possible without her! On our Italy trip, Carla took initiative to learn how to disassemble and reassemble the power chair so that it could safely fly with us.

As a staffing coordinator, Carla provided us with an extremely trustworthy, hardworking, skilled, and reliable group of caregivers who genuinely cared for our mother’s well-being. Each and every one of them became like family, and we are forever grateful for them. I would certainly recommend Carla to anyone with ALS and can only pray that she shares her knowledge with as many others as possible. Please feel free to contact me or my sisters with any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Ann Cook
Laura Alfonso
Ellen Bodin

January 26, 2012

Re: Recommendation for Carla Bergeron

To whom it may concern:

I was initially impressed with Carla’s enthusiasm, communication skills and professional demeanor when I hired her 2 years ago as a in-home nurse. She consistently demonstrated all of these qualities and more, and I heartily endorse for senior care and disability care.

My mother has Dementia. During her 13 months of service, Carla reported to me and my sister. Carla is reliable, dedicated and eternally upbeat. Her ability to calm angry or frustrated dementia patents is unparalleled, and it is because of her excellence in this area that I repeatedly asked her to mentor myself and my sister when taking care of my mother.

Of particular value to me is her attitude and respect for my mother as a human being. It is not easy to watch a person degrade mentally over time. Carla believes her efforts make a difference in the lives of patients and I firmly agree.

Carla is a hardworking, Organized and diligent professional. She has my highest recommendation, and I am happy to furnish more details if you would like additional information.

Sincerely,

John Brumfield
Quality Assurance Manager
Trade Settlement Inc.