Joshlyn Smith of Always Best Care Woodlands, TX Wins "Caregiver of the Year" Award

Woodlands, TX, September 22, 2016 --(PR.com)-- Kelly Britton, owner and operator of Always Best Care Senior Services of The Woodlands, Texas, is pleased to announce that caregiver Joshlyn Smith has been awarded the company's nationwide Caregiver of the Year honor, which is bestowed annually upon the top caregiver from among hundreds of applicants throughout the United States. Smith, who has been employed by the company since its Woodlands area branch was established two years ago, was recognized by a special committee that convened to assess the attributes and skills presented by applicants from across Always Best Care's various U.S. franchise locations. She was chosen to receive the honor because of her special combination of skill, expertise and natural ability with clients requiring in-home care.

Each year, Always Best Care Senior Services, a provider of compassionate in-home care for clients across the United States, names one individual as their "Caregiver of the Year." The latest person to be given this honor is Joshlyn Smith, who represents the company's Woodlands, TX, location. Smith, who has been a caregiver with the Woodlands, TX branch since its inception in 2014, had previously been honored as regional "Caregiver of the Year."

As part of the award, Smith received a trophy and a $1,000 bonus check. She was also honored in a small ceremony, locally, and will be officially recognized at the company's corporate conference, which will be held next year.

According to franchise owner Kelly Britton, who was also honored by being named the company's "Rookie of the Year," Smith brings numerous attributes to her job, including a natural ability to sense what clients require. Britton also noted that Smith has a special ability to motivate clients to go about their day-to-day lives with enthusiasm and positivity. Moreover, the company has focused on using Smith as a trainer for new caregivers, so that she can impart her wisdom and knowledge of caregiving best practices to her colleagues, which benefits the local franchise, as well as the community as a whole.

“Joshlyn is very creative and sensitive to whatever the situation may require. She's very intuitive about client needs and brings a positive, enthusiastic attitude with her every day on the job. She's just an amazing individual, and very deserving of this award.” - Kelly Britton, Owner, Always Best Care Senior Services of The Woodlands, TX

Key Facts:

● Joshlyn Smith was named "Caregiver of the Year" by Always Best Care Senior Services' corporate committee
● The company, which has approximately 200 locations nationwide, selected Smith from a large pool of applicants
● Smith was recognized previously as "Caregiver of the Year" for her region
● Smith's techniques and practices have been integrated into the franchise's local training program
● The honor will be officially bestowed upon Smith next year at the company's conference

Seniors, families and others requiring assistance with in-home care are invited to call Always Best Care of The Woodlands, TX at (832) 585-1941, or visit the website at http://www.alwaysbestcare.com/usa/tx/woodlands/spring for additional information.

About Always Best Care

Founded in 1996, Always Best Care Senior Services is based on the belief that having the right people for the right level of care means peace of mind for the client and family. Always Best Care assists seniors with a wide range of illnesses and personal needs, and currently provides more than 4 million hours of care every year. Franchise opportunities are available to individuals interested in leveraging the company’s clear strategy and proven track record for delivering affordable, dependable service to seniors in their local areas.

By working with case managers, social workers, discharge planners, doctors, and families, Always Best Care franchise owners provide affordable, comprehensive solutions that can be specifically matched to meet a client’s particular physical or social needs. The hallmark services of the Always Best Care business portfolio include non-medical in-home care and assisted living finder and referral services, with skilled home health care now being phased in throughout the country. For more information, visit www.AlwaysBestCare.com. For franchise opportunities, visit www.FranchiseWithAlwaysBestCare.com.

Always Best Care also offers Free ABC Rx cards, which provide discounts of up to 65 percent off the cost of prescription drugs at more than 59,000 pharmacies across the USA, and have saved consumers more than $500,000 since its inception. This service is offered at no cost to the users, there are no deductibles, no waiting periods, no pre-existing exclusions, and no eligibility requirements -- everyone can use the card (even family members and pets). The Free ABC Rx card covers many medications that Medicare Part D and regular insurance often do not. To download a free card, visit www.FreeABCRx.com.

Another exclusive program offered by Always Best Care is Always in Touch, a telephone reassurance program that provides a daily phone call to seniors and disabled adults who are living alone and have limited contact with the outside world. Always in Touch is the only absolutely free national telephone reassurance program of its kind anywhere in the USA and Canada.