About SYNERGY HomeCare of Leesburg
If you’ve been searching for a home care agency, you know there is a sea of sameness in the dozens of home care choices, making it difficult to choose one. We know that can be frustrating.
SYNERGY HomeCare of Leesburg is different from your typical home care provider. We are a local veteran-owned business that understands home care is complex, essential, and highly personal. That’s why we customize our care to fit the needs of our clients. Our goal is to make difficult situations more manageable, and we take great pride in helping our clients personally to make the community better for everyone.
Our Story
SYNERGY HomeCare of Leesburg was established out of a desire to serve. After serving almost twenty years in the United States Army, Dr. Felix P. Gbee and his wife, Sabita Gbee, wanted to continue serving their community. After exploring several options, they concluded that SYNERGY HomeCare would be the best vessel to serve.
At SYNERGY HomeCare of Leesburg, they understand that home care is not simple. It is crucial and highly personal. That is why SYNERGY HomeCare of Leesburg aims to make a difficult situation more manageable.
Their approach is driven by empathy, compassion, and service. Service to their community is very important to Dr. and Mrs. Gbee.
To the Gbees, service is about giving back to their community. Through their Salute to Service program, SYNERGY HomeCare of Leesburg offers free transportation to doctor’s appointments for self-pay Veteran clients, hosts a monthly breakfast with other service organizations, and hosts an annual gala to recognize service-oriented organizations. SYNERGY HomeCare of Leesburg’s success is defined by its ability to enrich the lives of its clients, caregivers, partners, and the community.
Our Promise to You
Provide Care That Moves You. Life is in constant motion. Life keeps moving forward from the moment we smile, ride our first bike, find our first home, or embrace our first grandchild. A moving life is a full one. However, sometimes life can take a turn that slows us down or even stops us in our tracks. That’s where SYNERGY HomeCare comes in. We keep the basic needs of your life effortlessly moving forward so you can focus on what moves you and get the most out of every day.
Guide with Purpose. We take a strong lead with a kind hand in a stressful and what may seem like an uncertain time in your life by charting an assured course and ensuring that you and your family members understand what’s happening.
Great care comes from confidence, and confidence is contagious. We know what we’re doing and always strive to do it better. One of the things we do best is relate to people personally. When you do something well, it breeds confidence in you and everyone around you. That’s why our clients, employees, and partners are confident in SYNERGY HomeCare.
Serve with Empathy and Compassion. We serve beyond the job description, approaching the job with adventure and purpose. We embark upon every encounter with compassion, personality, and positive energy. By listening and asking questions, we help you set goals and make you feel like we are walking with you on your care journey.
Our Team
Amanda Madu, Director of Business Operations
Amanda Madu, Director of Business OperationsAmanda is an accomplished executive with a strong background in business operations. As the Director of Business Operations, Amanda uses her extensive experience and strategic know-how to drive compassion, efficiency, and exemplary care to our clients.
Amanda has a master’s degree in business management from George Mason University and has improved business processes across various industries. Her passion for others is a valuable asset to our clients. Amanda has worked as a caregiver and understands the empathy families seek when looking for a home care company. Amanda is also a certified dementia practitioner and understands the unique needs of individuals with dementia.
Peter Chung, Veterans Specialist and Director of Business Development
Peter Chung, Veterans Specialist and Director of Business DevelopmentPeter has a unique story. Peter is a former Army combat medic who served in Iraq. He subsequently earned a master’s degree in public health, specializing in health promotion. Peter is also a certified dementia practitioner. His rich background in leadership and healthcare and his dedication to service make him valuable to our clients, partners, and the SYNERGY HomeCare of Leesburg’s team.
With 17-plus years of experience in healthcare, Peter is committed to enhancing the quality of life for those under his care through compassionate and dedicated service.
In addition to his daily responsibilities, Peter manages our Veterans program. The program, in part, helps veterans determine VA eligibility and provides a free ride to a doctor’s appointment.
Celinda Scott, Director of Nursing
Celinda Scott, Director of NursingCelinda is an Army Nurse with over 22 years of nursing experience. She is a proven leader who has served the military population in various capacities. Celinda has supported various military missions and advocated for Veterans and their families.
Her strong leadership, compassion, and commitment to service are valuable assets to our clients, partners, and the community at large.
Essi Walker, Client and Employee Relations Manager
Essi Walker, Client and Employee Relations ManagerEssi is our language czar. She is fluent in French, Spanish, English, and three other languages. She also has a strong background in fostering meaningful connections. As our Client and Employee Relations Manager, she uses her multilingual proficiency and interpersonal skills to create positive experiences for clients and caregivers.
Her dedication to building relationships and addressing needs ensures a supportive and inclusive environment for everyone she serves.
Essi’s passion for people and commitment to excellence strengthens our mission to provide compassionate, high-quality care.
Gloria Abarca, 2024 Caregiver of the Year
Gloria Abarca, 2024 Caregiver of the YearGloria has consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to providing the highest-quality care to her patients, making a profound impact on their lives and the lives of their families. She has an innate ability to understand and respond to patient’s emotional needs, creating a supportive and nurturing environment that fosters a strong bond.
Gloria has been with the SYNERGY HomeCare team for almost three years.
Community Service
Salute to Service
“Unless We Lose Ourselves in Service to Others, Our Lives Have Little Purpose.”
Our communities are enriched when regular people dedicate themselves to serving others. The SYNERGY HomeCare of Leesburg’s Salute to Service program honors organizations and individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment to serving our community, often going above and beyond without expecting recognition or reward.
The 2024 Salute to Service recipients were the Leesburg Volunteer Fire Company (LVFC) and Cook for VETS. The LVFC exemplifies the spirit of selfless service. Established in 1803, the dedicated men and women of LVFC have voluntarily served the town of Leesburg for over 222 years. This 100% volunteer-run organization consists of over 150 members serving more than 50,000 residents in Leesburg.
Cook for VETS’ mission is to ensure food security for Veterans and their households by distributing healthy meals and groceries. This simple but critical mission moved the team of SYNERGY HomeCare of Leesburg. The men and women who laid it all on the line for us should never go without food. The SYNERGY HomeCare of Leesburg has committed an annual donation of $5,000 to the Cook for VETS to support this valuable mission.
Breakfast with Our Heroes
The concept for Breakfast with Our Heroes comes from Dr. Gbee’s time in the United States Army. As an infantryman, the then-MSG Gbee looked forward to “hot chow” when he and his team were in the field. Today, the SYNERGY HomeCare of Leesburg team has monthly breakfasts with service organizations such as firefighters, police officers, local government officials, and service organizations.
The SYNERGY HomeCare of Leesburg Challenge Coin
Front
The SHL Challenge Coin represents Duty, Respect, and Compassion for a common cause and honors the dedication and achievements of our partners. The front of the SHL Challenge Coin depicts that we are servants to our communities, clients, employees, and partners. SHL strives to make our country a better place through the service we provide.
The back of the SHL Challenge Coin depicts the community to which we belong, the SYNERGY HomeCare community. It also describes our history—we are a Veteran-owned company dedicated to serving our Country.
Back
United by a common goal, we at SHL are committed to serving our community with Duty, Respect, and Compassion. This shared mission is what binds us together and drives us to make a positive impact.
The SHL Challenge Coin symbolizes our appreciation and the strong bonds of partnership, friendship, and camaraderie we share. It recognizes exemplary service and dedication to serving our community above and beyond expectations.
