Patty Gonneville is the Human Resources Director at Home Companions Association of New England, an Employer of Choice grant participant. Patty took on the role of HR Director as part of a long series of administrative changes at Home Companions, and after having worked in the field as a C.N.A. for thirteen years (the last two of those with HC). After receiving her C.N.A. certification in 1993, Patty worked in an assisted living center, a brain-injury rehabilitation center, and other home health care agencies. Although being an HR Director wasn’t a part of her original plans, she has found the work rewarding (if not at times overwhelming), and wants to continue doing it---provided she receives adequate training---for Home Companions. She wants to continue working in the field on an on-call basis, as that is where her heart lies.

Elise Scala: founder of Maine PASA

Maine PASA would like to recognize the employers participating in the Employer of Choice and Northern New England LEADS Institute grants. These employers are implementing programs that recognize their direct care staff while involving workers and building quality jobs to support quality care.