Dora Johnson: She treats patients like her family

posted August 24th, 2009

She always lends a helping hand whenever needed.

Dora Johnson received a Random Act of Kindness Award. Her nominator, Dean J. Johnson, had lots of praise.

“Dora was very helpful in working with an elderly patient in Duke South lobby. We tried working with the patient for almost two hours to arrange a ride home. She would not accept it until Dora talked to her and encouraged her. Dora was very patient, kind, and helpful with this patient. Dora got on her knees so she could talk to her since the patient was in a wheelchair. She helped her go to the bathroom, transported her to the van, and assisted her getting the van.

I am so thankful Dora was in Duke South lobby to assist. I really think the patient would have stayed the entire night waiting on her county van to return the next day. Dora spoke to her and treated her just like she would her own family. The patient would not allow anyone else to talk to her about taking a taxi home except Dora. There were several of us who tried to talk her into not staying in the lobby.

I am very happy to work with Dora Johnson. She always lends a helping hand whenever needed. However, on this particular day, she went above and beyond the call of duty to assist one of our patients. Thanks, Dora.”