NEKCOA Welcomes Jessica Bussiere as Case Manager

We are pleased to announce that Jessica Bussiere has been hired as Case Manager for the Southern Caledonia County area. This position supports clients by evaluating long-term needs and providing person-centered and lifestyle options that inform, encourage, inspire, and support older and disabled adults to live independently and age well. 

“Jessica’s passion for assisting individuals to maximize their level of independence fits perfectly with our mission,” said Meg Burmeister, Executive Director. “She brings diverse experience as an LNA, home care provider, and personal care assistant working with a number of human service and medical professionals in our area. We are pleased to welcome her to our team.”
 
Bussiere previously served as a Personal Care Assistant with Aris Solutions of White River Junction. In that role, she was responsible for maintaining daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs, administering medications, and educating patients and families on daily health goals.
 
She also worked for Northern Counties Health Care as a Licensed Nurses Assistant and Northeast Kingdom Human Services as a Home Provider communicating with case managers, nurses, and doctors to provide a well-rounded plan of care for clients.
 
She received her B.S. in Human Services and MBA in Non-Profit Management from Springfield College. She lives in St. Johnsbury with her daughter Autumn and enjoys gardening, hiking, camping, and kayaking.