About Angels On Duty
Have you heard us on the radio?
Sharon Vermilye, R.N., is the President. Sharon graduated from Missouri Baptist Nursing School in 1985. Sharon has been in the business of finding angels to care for the elderly, and has an extensive background in home health and private duty care.
"When my Grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, I brought her home to live with us. It impacted our entire family. At the time, I was the director of a major home health company in St. Louis, and my Grandmother needed care 24 hours a day. I thought I could do it all, but I couldn't. I needed help, someone I could trust to stay with her so I could continue working. The lady that stayed with my Grandmother was often referred to as an "Angel" who was sent to us. When she was with my Grandmother I could relax and not worry.
None of us ever plan on needing help or bringing a stranger into our home. I think about this every time I interview a potential employee. I ask myself...would I want this person in my home with my Grandmother all day? My Grandmother always said, "It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice." My goal is to provide caregivers who will honor my Grandmother's motto."
"My hope is that you will have the same wonderful experience as I did by having caring, loving and conscientious caregivers in your home. I want our Angels On Duty to not only meet your expectations but exceed them."- Sharon Vermilye, RN Founder/President
Julie Vermilye, R.N., is the Clinical Coordinator. Julie is my daughter-in-law. Can you imagine working for your Mother-In-Law? I am very proud to have such an awesome family member who helps me "run the show" everyday. Not to mention the Grandchildren that she and my son Jake,have given my husband and me.
Julie graduated from St. Charles County Community College and as a registered nurse Julie is continually learning and working with our patients and their families. She oversees the care and supervises the Angels in your home.
Summer Smyka is the Staffing Coordinator for Angels On Duty. Summer has been in healthcare for over 12 years. After working in a skilled nursing facility for many years, she became an "Angel" in 2003. She has provided quality care for many of our clients. Summer brings firsthand experience from the field to her position as Staffing Coordinator. Her experience brings a unique sensitivity to the needs of our clients and their families, as well as our employees. She strives to match not only the appropriate skill sets to the needs of each client, but also seeks to provide consistent and compassionate caregivers in every case.
Summer said, "I am so lucky to have found Angels On Duty. I enjoy my position as Staffing Coordinator because I love the challenge it brings. I strive to provide everyone of our patients with just the right caregiver while juggling the availability and needs of our employees. Every day is different and it keeps me on my toes."
