About Angels on Duty

Sharon Vermilye, R.N., is the President and Founder of Angels On Duty. A 1985 graduate of Missouri Baptist Nursing School, Sharon has dedicated her career to identifying and providing exceptional caregivers for the elderly. Her extensive experience in home health and private duty care significantly enhances the expertise she brings to our team.

Sharon’s commitment to caregiving stems from a deeply personal experience. When her grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, Sharon brought her into her home, which profoundly affected her family. At the time, Sharon was the Director of a major home health company in St. Louis. Despite her professional background, she found herself needing reliable assistance to provide the round-the-clock care her grandmother required.

The caregiver she employed proved to be exemplary. One morning, when Sharon asked her grandmother about the night with the caregiver, in a rare lucid moment, she remarked, “I had an Angel On Duty.” This simple yet profound statement confirmed for Sharon that she had found the right person to provide care. This experience was the catalyst for founding Angels On Duty, Inc.

Sharon’s approach to caregiver selection is deeply influenced by this personal experience. “We never anticipate needing help or bringing a stranger into our home,” she reflects. “Every time I interview a potential employee, I consider whether I would want this individual in my own home with my grandmother.” Inspired by her grandmother’s adage, “It’s nice to be important, but it’s more important to be nice,” Sharon’s goal is to ensure that caregivers uphold this principle.

Sharon’s vision for Angels On Duty is centered on providing compassionate, dedicated, and conscientious caregivers. “I aspire for Angels On Duty to be not the biggest, but the best provider of in home care services,” she states. Her commitment is to deliver an exceptional experience for each client, reflective of the care she once sought for her own family.

Shelby Vermilye is our Executive Marketing and Recruitment Specialist at Angels On Duty. Shelby comes to us having worked multiple positions within Angels On Duty over the years. After graduating from the University of Missouri in 2013, Shelby started her career in Hospitality working for a major hospitality conglomerate. Performing in several management roles and departments for 7 years, Shelby often refers to Angels On Duty and the care we provide as multiple full service hotels within our patients homes. We are there to meet, exceed, and anticipate needs to make our patients as comfortable as possible within their own homes. Shelby hopes to use her “full service” mentality to not only provide the best service possible but also to assist our current and potential caregivers that great service doesn’t have to come at a higher price, It comes from a higher understanding of what is important to our patients. Shelby’s Role within Angels on Duty is to educate this growing market of job seekers and potential clients that Angels On Duty is here to deliver a difference in homecare, The Angel’s On Duty Difference.

Angela “Angie” Thibodeaux is the Staffing Coordinator at Angels On Duty. With a strong background in customer service, Angie is adept at creating schedules that provide as much continuity as possible while matching clients’ needs with caregivers’ qualifications. Angie’s role includes preparing monthly calendars and effectively communicating staffing changes to clients and staff. Her ability to anticipate and respond to client needs ensures that each individual receives the personalized care they deserve.

Myriah Noble-Vermilye is our Private Duty Specialist at Angels On Duty. Myriah has over 20 years of experience providing administrative assistance and patient care. Myriah works a demanding schedule providing service to multiple patients each day, while monitoring her patient’s progress and educating our staff on new developments within the scope of care and communication. Myriah’s goal with Angels On Duty is to provide fully comprehensive care to her patients.