I have a unique relationship with Four Seasons because, not only was I a family member of two people who needed services with Four Seasons, but I was also an employee. So, I got to see both the inner workings and the patient care. Seeing both sides of hospice and palliative care, you get to see how everyone there truly loves being there and loves their patients. My brother was in palliative care until he died. His main nurse was Rikki Hooper, and she was amazing; always fighting to get what he needed and such a support to my mom so much so, that we still keep in contact with her and my brother died in 2012.
We have a brick at Four Seasons with my brother’s name on it. My final month at Four Seasons was hard for me as my grandfather got admitted to Elizabeth House with me working right next door. He was at Elizabeth House for about a month, and the staff there was wonderful; my grandmother still talks about the staff at the Elizabeth House. I was lucky that I was able to do my work and could also give my grandmother a break and be able to work from his room which allowed me to be with him those weeks he was there.
The first week of him being at Elizabeth House my employment ended at Four Seasons and I got to spend his final weeks until he drew his very last breath, and it was a memory I will cherish. There is a special feeling and love for Four Seasons when you get to see it from both the family member of a patient and an employee. Four Seasons is a treasure to have in North Carolina and I’m happy I could be a part of it. Of all the jobs I ever had, my job at Four Seasons was the most meaningful treasured and missed job in my life. I got to see the love and compassion and dedication, and I also got to understand death much better. I encourage everyone to support Four Seasons in any way they can so we can keep this much-needed asset in North Carolina for many, many years to come.
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