Happy home care grads
A new class of personal care aides graduated from North Country Home Services on Friday, Feb. 14. In front from left are instructor Carole Mosher, RN, Lun-yea Morris, Vicki Harrison and Molly Brown. In back from left are Alison Davis, Christina Davis, Cierra Stephenson, Marguerite Washington and Brittany Hanley. The Personal Care Aide Certification prepares the graduates to join a team of over 200 para-professionals at North Country Home Services in providing professional home health care in Franklin, Clinton, Essex, Warren and St. Lawrence counties. (Photo provided)
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