When we talk about life-saving home care in Yakima, we often think of compassion, diligence, and professionalism—all demonstrated in real moments that change everything. That’s exactly what happened when Family Resource Home Care caregiver, Jessica Herrera, showed extraordinary strength, composure, and judgment in a moment where every second mattered.

Jessica has been with Family Resource Home Care since March 2025 and recently completed her HCA state exams. Her commitment to learning, growing, and providing high-quality support has always been clear—but nothing made it more evident than her response during a potentially fatal emergency.

A Routine Visit Turned Critical

Jessica arrived for her afternoon shift with her client, a client known to have extremely fragile “tissue paper” skin and who is prescribed blood thinners. She often hesitates to seek medical care, even in serious situations. That morning, the client had taken a fall and sustained a significant cut, but she chose not to call for help.

From 10:00 a.m. until Jessica arrived around 4:00 p.m., the client had been bleeding—alone, unaware of just how dangerously low her blood levels had become.

That’s when life-saving home care in Yakima became more than just a phrase—it became real.

Jessica immediately assessed the situation, applied pressure to help stop the bleeding, and recognized that her client was facing a dangerous loss of blood. Without hesitation, she called 911.

Her client was transported and admitted to the hospital for treatment. Doctors confirmed that, had she gone untreated much longer, the outcome could have been devastating.

Calm, Professional, and Life-Saving Home Care in Yakima

Jessica didn’t panic. She didn’t wait. She didn’t second-guess. She used her training, listened to her instincts, and made the call that protected her client’s life.

It takes skill to provide care. It takes compassion to build trust. But it takes courage to step up in a medical emergency and take decisive action like Jessica did.

This is what life-saving home care in Yakima looks like: caregivers trained to recognize danger, take swift action, and advocate for their clients when it matters most.

A Caregiver Who Makes a Difference

What stands out most is not just Jessica’s quick thinking—it’s her dedication. Her passion for caregiving, her commitment to learning, and her ability to remain calm in a frightening situation have earned her the admiration of both her team and her client’s family.

She demonstrated that caregiving is not just about support—it’s about safety, advocacy, relationships, and protection. That is life-saving home care in Yakima, and Jessica embodies it beautifully.

Celebrating Our Lifesaver

We proudly congratulate Jessica Herrera, our Yakima Lifesaver Award recipient.

Thank you, Jessica, for showing us what life-saving home care in Yakima truly means. Your calm presence, proactive action, and strong heart made all the difference—and we are incredibly proud of you.