HCS Spotlights

Bonnie Dulany

Why did you choose to work in this field?
I needed a job to supplement my income, but wanted to be able to take care of my son who has a brain injury. I soon realized that consumers needed advocates and information on community resources.

What do you like about working with accessAbilities clients?
This is not just a 9-5 job, the tasks are always changing so its never boring. The administrative staff is easy to talk to and a great group of co-workers

What are your interests and hobbies?
I enjoy reading, working on my house, knitting & crocheting, listening to politics, traveling, and learning the history of other countries. I have invested many years as a volunteer leading an advocacy group and facilitating a family support group for addiction. Additionally, I coordinate an AA meeting at the jail and a sponsor for other women.

Life-long struggles have taught me the importance of caring deeply about what I can give back by contributing to someone else’s life. Living life to be an advocate for others is important to me and I have been able to achieve that through my work with clients served at accessAbilities Home and Community Services.

Elita Dare

Why did you choose to work in this field?
Elita began her caregiving journey after retiring from social work. She joined the team after working for some time as a caregiver. “I love working for accessAbilities - they are very professional, treat their clients well and back up staff.”

What do you like about working with accessAbilities clients?
Wonderful relationships with wonderful people.

What are your interests and hobbies?
Elita is an animal lover with 2 dogs, 2 cats and 7 chickens. She loves to travel for Native American Pow Wow’s and get together with family and friends. Elita previously worked at the Three Rivers Indian Center and also dances for some of the Pow Wow’s in Ohio and New York. and Behavior.

Elita has 7 children of which 3 were adopted and 2 grandchildren. Elita was born in Denver and grew up in the state of New York.

Alice Harner

Why did you choose to work in this field?
I took care of my mother before she passed away and now use that knowledge to help the clients we serve.

What do you like about working with accessAbilities clients?
Each client we serve has different situations and needs, so it’s something new everyday. It makes me appreciate life more.

What are your interests and hobbies?
I enjoy remodeling my home, sewing and baking cakes for special occasions.

Alice has worked for accessAbilities for nearly five years. She has three children, nine grandchildren and one great granddaughter. She is also expecting a great grandson very soon.

Kelia Ellenberger

Why did you choose to work in this field?
I was looking for work when I came across accessAbilities. I appreciate how the Agency treats participants and attendants in a caring manner.

What do you like about working with accessAbilities clients?
I have met so many nice people at accessAbilities. The best part is working with the participants to meet their needs and goals.

What are your interests and hobbies?
I enjoy sitting by the fire and relaxing. I also enjoy crafting in my spare time.

Kelia has worked for accessAbilities as a personal caregiver for over 10 years.

Theresa Lenker

Why did you choose to work in this field?
I started in this field when I was between jobs and my current client asked me to be his attendant.

What do you like about working with accessAbilities clients?
I really enjoy working with my client. He makes me smile and never has a complaint. It has been the most rewarding experience.

What are your interests and hobbies?
I enjoy being spending as much time in the mountains as I can, painting wildlife, cooking and helping with animal rescue when possible.

Theresa has worked as a personal caregiver with accessAbilities for twelve years.

Angela Alan

Why did you choose to work in this field?
I have two daughters, ages 22 and almost 15, who have disabilities. Seeing the way they struggle with little things daily, I wanted to not only help them, but help others who may be struggling too.

What do you like about working with accessAbilities clients?
There is never a dull moment and knowing I made a person’s day a little bit easier makes me feel good.

What are your interests and hobbies?
I love photography (it is a hobby I have been doing for 25 years), Disney and spending time with my family and fur babies, which include two dogs, a new puppy, five cats, three turtles and fish.

Angela has worked for accessAbilities as a personal caregiver for a little over a year. She lives with her husband of nearly 25 years and their two daughters.

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