Our Staff
Every employee of A Better Solution Home Care is fully licensed, insured and bonded, as well as professionally trained to provide quality care to all of our clients. After providing several positive references and a stable work history, all staff are screened through the Washington State Patrol, ensuring that only the best become a part of our team. Additionally, all personal care assistants are required to become Nurse Delegated Registered/Certified Nursing Assistants within 90 days of hire.
Morgen Springer is Co-Owner & Administrator of A Better Solution. With several years of experience working with seniors and special needs, she uses her knowledge to implement a higher standard in the industry. Morgen is also certified to train her staff in the Fundamentals of Caregiving as well as other continuing education classes, allowing nursing assistants to maintain their certification. It is her most sincere hope that the community can come to realize that they have many options for their long-term care, and leaving home doesn’t have to be the answer.
Contact Morgen at morgen@abettersolutioncs.com
Carol Thayer is Co-Owner of A Better Solution and has been involved in the home care field for many years. As an overseer for the healthcare of elderly family members, she’s experienced the need first-hand for dependable home care agencies. For many years she was the sole caregiver for her mother Pauline, who was stricken with Alzheimer’s and has since passed.
As a local to Camano Island since 1963, she has extensive knowledge of the need for quality care in the area and knows that by being a part of the solution, she is able to provide a needed service to those that have found it difficult to receive care from other agencies.
Contact Carol at carol@abettersolutioncs.com
Sandi Stogdell has worked for A Better Solution since 2006 as a direct care provider. In 2010 she stepped up and took over the role of Home Care Supervisor. With a continuous understanding of direct care, she excels at problem-solving client issues and offering a compassionate ear to other staff. Sandi is the first contact for most service related matters and she assists Morgen in new client assessments and on-going staff support.
Contact Sandi at sandi@abettersolutioncs.com
Michelle Bell has been with A Better Solution Home Care since 2008. The first three years of her employment were spent providing direct care in client homes, but in 2011 she stepped into the role of Office Manager. Nothing if not efficient and quick on her feet, Michelle ensures that the day-to-day operations of the office run smoothly. She is the first face you’ll see when visiting us or the first friendly voice on the phone when calling.
Contact Michelle at michelleb@abettersolutioncs.com
Belinda
Personal Care Assistant
Stanwood/Camano
“Smile, think of me, and smile again.”
Hobbies: I like to do beading and a lot of other crafts.
Specialties: I feel I can tell when something isn‟t quite right with my client. If they aren‟t feeling well or are upset about something, I can usually get to the bottom of it.
Judy
Personal Care Assistant
Stanwood/Camano
“Never look down on someone unless you’re helping them up.”
Hobbies: Cooking, gardening & reading.
Goals: To own a home here in this area and continue helping people.
Michelle
Personal Care Assistant
Stanwood/Camano/Skagit
“Everyone needs a helping hand once in a while.”
Goals: To work towards becoming a nurse.
Specialties: I have more than twenty years of experience in housekeeping. I enjoy taking care of, and helping others.
Lucy
Personal Care Assistant
Stanwood/Camano
“My goal is to live a good life.”
Hobbies: Reading, knitting & crochet, cooking & gardening.
Specialties: I am a good cook and I relate well to my clients.
Susan
Personal Care Assistant
Stanwood/Camano
“Honesty is the best policy.”
Hobbies: I love to read different kinds of books, bowling, gardening…
Goals: To travel and enjoy life!
Dorothy
Personal Care Assistant
Skagit County
“Look for the best, hope for the best, take what comes.”
Hobbies: Hiking, biking, cooking & painting watercolors.
Specialties: I like to create great food as you want it.
Kim
Personal Care Assistant
Stanwood/Camano
“Keep my words positive; words become my behavior…”
Hobbies: I love to cook, read, take pictures, work out, take walks.
Goals: Get my youngest song through college and finish nursing school.
Jessica
Personal Care Assistant
Stanwood/Camano
“Live, love, laugh, and don’t count the days but make the days count.”
Goals: To finish my schooling and become an RN.
Specialties: : I have a lot of experience with administering medications and I enjoy learning new things about my clients.
Sunny
Personal Care Assistant
Skagit County
“I am of service to my community with warmth and light.”
Hobbies: I am an artist of sculpting and creating but my hobby is being a grandma to my 4 granddaughters. I love it!
Specialties: I am a great problem solver and am very flexible.
Sandy
Personal Care Assistant
Stanwood/Camano
“I love my photography, making calendars & note cards.”
Goals: To get our dream home here in Washington after our move from Montana.
Specialties: I like to cook and clean.
Sally
Personal Care Assistant
Skagit County
“I like people. I enjoy meeting them in their homes and hearing their stories.”
Hobbies: I like being out nature and I love to walk. I love learning new things.
Goals: I would like to run a half-marathon.
Milissa
Personal Care Assistant
Stanwood/Camano
“No matter how bad it may seem, someone has it worse. So focus on how much room you have to grow.”
Hobbies: I love hunting, fishing and riding horses.
Goals: I would like to get my RN and work as a labor and delivery nurse.
Merrylynn
Personal Care Assistant
Anacortes/Skagit
“Be the change you want to see in the world.” –Gandhi
Hobbies: I love anything outdoors: rock climbing, biking, swimming, and yoga. I also belong to a local fire dancing group!
Specialties:I am laid back and enjoy cleaning. I’m also a great cook!
Nicola
Personal Care Assistant
Skagit County
“I’ve learned that making a living is not the same as making a life!”
Goals: To see my children grow to healthy, humorous, positive people.
Specialties: I like to try new recipes and have a lot of experience with client transfer solutions.
Heather
Personal Care Assistant
Stanwood/Camano
Hobbies: I love to dance. I enjoy ballet, jazz, & modern. Hiking along the beach or in the woods is also a favorite pastime.
Goals: I hope to become an RN and am currently working to achieve that goal.
Rachael
Personal Care Assistant
Stanwood/Camano
“Bad stuff happens to good people, but it takes the best of a person to get over it.”
Hobbies: I love to volunteer at elementary schools and senior centers. I also love to make jewelry, read books and help my parents around their house.
Specialties: I have had a lot of training in client transfers and take special care to let the client know they are safe.
Cherish
Personal Care Assistant
N. Snohomish County
“Live, laugh, love.”
Hobbies: I enjoy taking my dogs to the park and reading to my son.
Specialties: I think my all around emotional and physical care is the best; but I’m great at listening too.
Justina
Personal Care Assistant
Stanwood/Camano
“Golden Rule: Treat people the way you want to be treated.”
Hobbies: I like to be outdoors hiking, swimming, taking my son to the park and going to the beach.
Specialties: I am caring and give my clients 110% care.
