Rachael Davies is Avila’s Caregiver of the Month for December, 2023!
Avila Home Care is grateful to our December 2023 Caregiver of the Month, Rachael Davies! A recent client shared: “I want to tell you how much of a Godsend Rachael Davies has been- a completely devoted caregiver. She goes WAY above and beyond with all duties, and also shows compassion and care all day, every day. She is solid, dependable, insightful and instinctively excellent at anticipating and reading needs. I just want to make sure you know how spectacular she is.” Brava, Rachael- congratulations and thank you!
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