Caregivers
True Teamwork is Magic in Homecare
Here is a PRIME example of how Hired Hands Homecare operates day in and day out with our amazing Clients and outstanding Caregivers…
On Jun 16, 2016, at 10:15 AM, Erin Winter <Erin@HiredHandsHomecare.com> wrote:
Hi Linda and Emi,
I just wanted to throw out a huge thank you for doing such a great job with Mr. S. I spoke with Mrs. S yesterday and she said “Where have you been hiding these ladies? They were nothing short of perfect, wonderful in every way. Don loved them and enjoyed his time with them! I couldn’t have asked for more!” To get feedback like this is such a gift and we so appreciate your hard work and dedication. Whenever either of you are working with one of our clients, I know they are in the best hands!
Mrs. S has gone through bad experiences with caregivers … Read More »
Another Adored Caregiver
Heidy Monasterio has been chosen for May’s employee of the month because she is an amazing caregiver. Heidy works full time with a client and they absolutely adore each other. Clients’ daughter is grateful for Heidy and says that she is a fantastic caregiver.
Heidy’s been a caregiver for over 9 years. Heidy is well versed in Hospice, Dementia and Stroke. Heidy especially likes working with mentally ill and developmentally disabled clients/patients.
When Heidy’s not working she enjoys spending time with her family, hiking and knitting.
Heidy loves to help others achieve their goals.
Tips from Hired Hands Homecare to Ease Cancer Caregiving
When someone you love has cancer, it’s natural to want to drop everything and help that person, but taking on the role of a caregiver is not without challenges. Cancer treatments and the resulting side effects can be especially difficult for both the patients themselves and their loved ones, and sometimes caregivers may feel overwhelmed.
As a caregiver, it’s crucial to know and accept your own limits, and to know that reaching those limits does not mean that you have failed. Having a support system in place is an important part of taking care of your loved one and yourself. Determine which tasks you will do yourself, and which ones you will need help with.
Try these tips, courtesy of Hired Hands Homecare, to help set yourself up for success as a caregiver:
Build your support system. Talk to friends, family members, members … Read More »
Cynthia Is Santa Rosa’s Caregiver of the Month!
Hired Hands Homecare’s Santa Rosa office is PROUD to announce Cynthia A. as our most recent Caregiver of the Month!
Cynthia has worked for Hired Hands since November 2015 and has been an amazing addition to our team. She is always willing to take a last minute shift for us and help out with on-call. One of her most important traits is that Cynthia regularly communicates with the office, and updates us regularly on the clients she is working with, which helps us provide the best care possible. She is a team player and we are proud to have her as our April Caregiver of the Month!
Of course, we love Cynthia, and all of her talents that make a daily difference with our Clients. Recently, Linda P., Cynthia’s Client’s daughter noted “Cynthia has been a great help with my Mom over the … Read More »
Avoid Caregiver Burnout: Finding a Healthy Balance When Caring for Senior Parents
You plan for a career. You plan to buy a house. You plan for a family. Life, however, often has other plans and can throw some unexpected curveballs. Caring for an older loved one is not often a job most people plan for, and many underestimate the financial burden, the amount of time it takes to provide care and the emotional toll it can take.
To help keep a healthy balance and avoid caregiver burnout, remember these tips:
Take time for a phone conversation or a visit with a friend or family member every now and then. Too often family caregivers throw themselves full force into caring for their loved one that they lose track of other healthy relationships, which can lead to feelings of isolation and depression. Remember to surround yourself with supportive friends and family.
Set personal limits. Don’t be afraid … Read More »
Caregiving Stress and Its Effects in the Workplace | California Senior Care
Even when you love your job, the workplace can be stressful. Now consider how stressful it can be for those who have a second fulltime job caring for an elderly or disabled loved one. For many family caregivers, it can be nearly impossible to find balance between work, caring for a family, and caring for a senior loved one, which can lead to extreme stress and anxiety, and that stress oftentimes carries over into the workplace.
Approximately one in four households is involved in the care of a chronically ill, disabled or aged family member, and just over 50 percent of family caregivers also work full time. There are some telltale signs of caregiving stress for which California employers should be on the lookout. If you notice the following behaviors in your employees, it might mean that they are experiencing caregiving … Read More »
When You’re in NY and They’re in Napa: Home Care Tips for Long-Distance Caregivers
Living far away from senior loved ones in Napa can make home care needs easier to overlook. In fact, many adult children of aging parents don’t realize that Mom and Dad need help until they come home for a visit or spend extended time together during the holidays. If you’re a family caregiver who lives at a distance from your older loved one, it becomes that much more important to have a plan in place for emergencies and care.
The Napa home care experts at Hired Hands Homecare have put together these helpful tips to assist in this endeavor.
Plan Ahead
When you can’t just drive across town to help out, it’s important to have family discussions about the “What Ifs” that could arise with your loved ones, including:
Living situation preferences depending on severity and who is involved—play out some scenarios for … Read More »
Hired Hands Homecare Presents: The Sandwich Generation To-Do List
Do you have aging parents in need of care? Are you also trying to juggle caring for children and family at home? Then you are part of the sandwich generation – a generation of people, typically in their thirties or forties, who find themselves responsible for bringing up their own children and caring for their aging parents. The “to-do lists” of today’s sandwich generation are packed. Many family caregivers not only work full time, they are also shuttling children to and from school and after-school activities and maintaining a household on top of their caregiving duties. There are solutions to aid caregivers though, and the first step is getting educated on ways to make the situation more manageable.
At the risk of adding more to your plate, consider adding these items to your to-do list to help make caregiving more manageable:
Have … Read More »
Celebrating Caregivers throughout Marin, Napa, Sonoma & the Tri-Valley Area
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Today is a day of festivity, of celebration, of color and of magic. Hired Hands Homecare is truly honored to work so closely with many, many members of the Latino Community, who make such a critically significant and important impact on the lives of the families we work with. While most of us honor and observe this day as a light and festive holiday, we recognize the immense importance of this day to the nation, history and culture of all Latinos. In the name of familia, of history and of independence, and honor… a happy Cinco de Mayo to all!
Sincerely,
The Hired Hands Homecare Family
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Hired Hands Homecare is hiring for Full Time, Part Time, Overnight, and Weekend positions in Marin, Napa, Sonoma, and the Tri-Valley Areas.
Hired Hands Homecare is a family owned and operated California Licensed Home Care Organization that is celebrating our 22nd year serving Bay Area families! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and are looking for motivated individuals to join our dedicated Team, and help us improve the quality of life for our clients. “Team:” is a word we take very seriously in our company. No role is too small and everyone plays a crucial part when it comes to taking care of our seniors. Our Management Team works very closely with our Caregivers and clients’ families to assure the highest levels of Care and Customer … Read More »
