Faith Lindquist
Jun 2026
Where can I begin? When I first started with this company, I thought the name truly represented what it means to be a caregiver. We are compassionate caregivers — we care about our clients and we care about the work we do. It’s not just a job to us. We truly care about the people we support and always do our best.<br><br>As caregivers, we do our best to follow the company’s policies and procedures and provide care to the best of our ability. However, what concerns me is the well-being of the employees. Sometimes I feel like the focus is only on having someone present in the client’s home, without enough consideration for the caregivers’ well-being.<br><br>One thing that has always confused me is the purpose of a doctor’s note. If a doctor’s note explains that someone needs to be excused from work and the absence can be approved, I don’t understand why it becomes such an issue.<br><br>I also want to clarify something about my neck injury. I said that I was worried I might have injured or possibly broken my neck; I did not say that I had actually broken my neck. Just because someone may have misunderstood what I said does not mean I was wrong. I returned to work while I was still experiencing some pain because I cared about my clients and did not want to leave them without support. However, I also have limits, and my own health matters too.<br><br>I want to remind everyone that I am the same person who received two Rising Star recognitions within seven months. I have always worked hard, cared about my clients, and tried to do my job the right way. I do not believe that makes me a bad employee.<br><br>I also want to say this: being a leader means creating an environment where employees feel comfortable communicating. Being a boss does not mean looking down on people, and it does not mean communication should come across as aggressive. Leadership should include respect, understanding, and kindness.<br><br>I do appreciate the times my requests for days off were approved. I also understand my responsibility in this situation. I have always made my requests ahead of time and followed the company’s expectations, which is why my requests were accepted.<br><br>I left this company without notice because I had been feeling uncomfortable since the beginning. I continued to push through until I reached a point where I felt overwhelmed.<br><br>I don’t want to go into too many details, but I do want to thank the people who have shown me kindness. In this world, kindness is something we can give freely, and it means a lot.<br><br>I would especially like to thank Debbie, the owner of the company, for taking the time to teach me about Parkinson’s so I could better understand how to do my job correctly. I also want to thank Alyssa for always speaking to me with respect and dignity, and for helping me quickly whenever I needed note papers or assistance.<br><br>Thank you, Debbie Golden, for always showing me kindness and treating me with respect.<br><br>I want to recognize these people because even if one person has treated me poorly, it does not mean the entire company is bad. I appreciate the people who have shown care, respect, and kindness.
