Meet Lisa Erdman,
Client Services Manager at Avila Home Care!
Lisa has a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from Towson University, and for over 10 years she worked in assisted living in Baltimore City at every level- human resources, compliance, hiring, training and managing caregiver and client relationships. She met Avila’s Founder and CEO Danny O’Brien through Grace Fellowship Church, and was impressed by his integrity, strong work ethic, and spirited and joyful personality. In addition to being a parishioner at Grace, for 8 years Lisa coordinated the production of weekend services, including five services with a total of 6000 people. Lisa also worked with the young adult ministry at Grace. “I’m quite simply a lover of people, and my faith plays a huge part in that.”
Lisa’s incredible attention to detail, and her capacity to help people fulfill their idea of becoming the best person they can be, absolutely shown during her time working at Grace, leading to a job offer at Avila Home Care. Her event planning skills, extraordinary talent for networking and devotion to volunteer work has contributed to Lisa’s excelling in her role of Client Services Manager at Avila.
“Often times when people reach out to Avila, our team is entering into their particular crisis. We walk side by side with them in the valley, and take time to listen and learn about their loved one and their family’s unique situation and needs. I love that it’s Avila’s mission to sit in the hard places with people and make sure they feel heard and understood. We know that it’s important to know when to speak, and when to be quiet and just listen.”
While raising her four lovely children, Lisa also continues to enjoy learning new things- the arts, singing, playing the guitar and soccer- her talents never cease to amaze!
Read about our other wonderful staff and nurses at Avila Home Care!
Clinical Study Outlines the Consequences of Polypharmacy in the Elderly
Polypharmacy is not uncommon among the elderly, particularly for those with chronic health conditions such as diabetes or hypertension. Here, the home care providers at Avila Home Care detail some of the consequences of polypharmacy as discussed in recent clinical studies. What is Polypharmacy? Polypharmacy refers to the effects of taking multiple medications concurrently to…
“A Well of Wisdom”
Avila Caregiver Omowumi “Esther” Ajepe’s Story
Omowumi Ajepe was born in 1978 in the southwestern region of Nigeria, Lagos, where she was raised. “Esther” was her baptismal name, which she now goes by. When Esther was a girl in Nigeria, she enjoyed going to school. She also loved the company of her grannies when they visited, which is how her love of seniors was inspired and nurtured.
Omowumi “Esther” Ajepe is Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for March, 2023!
Congratulations to Omowumi “Esther” Ajepe- Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for March! Not only do Esther’s experience and skills make her an excellent Caregiver, but her compassion and dedication lead her to create beautiful connections with her clients. Esther is thankful to Avila Home Care for the opportunity to work with her clients, and for…