Kudos From Kelly

Our Everyday Heros By Kelly McNamara

It’s November already and we have yet to feature a ROOKIE KUDOS Column.

We are dedicated to “growing our own experienced caregivers. Our industry struggles along with most other businesses these days. The very best caregivers are aging out of the workplace, taking their wisdom and experience with them.

So, we are focused on recruiting and retaining smart, caring new caregivers and mentoring them along the way in our values and practice expectations. As they grow in their skills, learn from more experienced staff and contribute more to their clients, increasing their value to our company as they grow with us.
Tasha is a bright caring and well-organized caregiver. Her clients, a very sick elderly gentlemen with later stage kidney disease and his charming wife, in early stages of dementia. Their needs are different, and they clearly adore each other. Tasha’s organizational skills are still being developed as she juggles her time to meet their varying needs. Candy, our recruiter staffing coordinator and Client support person brings wisdom and experience to her role and Tasha has been a wiling student. Her enthusiasm genuine and contagious.

Antionette is an experienced caregiver and a quick learner. She has also quickly won over her client, Christine P and her delightful husband. She is a wonderful cook which appeals to this couple. She also keeps a close eye on Christine to insure she follows all the doctors’ recommendations for feet elevation, fluid intake, and meds. Since the couple has no children, Antionette is planning on helping them celebrate the holidays, decorate, cook and continue with their traditions. Tom, our company Vice President and all-around handyman, visits on a regular basis to do some minor repairs, insure that indoor and outdoor lighting is functioning and that their house is safe for navigating in wheelchairs and walkers.

BOTH THESE CAREGIVERS ARE off to a wonderful start and we look forward to their professional growth in their roles and hope to retain them for a very long time

Welcome aboard Antionette and Tasha!!

All caregivers mentioned in this column will receive a bonus and our sincere gratitude! Many thanks to all of you for once again extending yourselves to ensure that we are of course Always There…!! ■