January CAREGiver of the Month

Navi is our first CAREGiver of the month for 2015! She has been a caregiver with us since June, 2013. She is such a happy person and is always laughing. Navi never turns down a shift that is offered to her, including last minute shifts. She even took extra shifts over the holiday season. We asked her why she decided to become a caregiver, her most memorable moments, advice for new caregivers and what she likes to do when she’s not working.

“I grew up with extended family and from my childhood I have seen my mom and aunt helping our elder relatives and young cousins also who were recovering from leg, eye surgeries, and even newborn babies. Our home was like a little nursing home. So I learnt from my parents how amazing it feels helping others. Now I feel that same way when my loving clients gives me so many lovely blessings.
 
To me, my clients are like my family and my parents. I like when they share their feelings with me that makes me very happy. Most memorable time for me when they ask me, “will you be my daughter or can I adopt you?" Every single client I’ve had till now. They make me feel special to them.
 
 
I would like to say to my new friends "Patience is the key" in this job. There is a good times and bad times also. So just don’t take it personal. Give them your best.
 
 
During my day off I just like to spend time with my little son and specially talking to my daughter who is in India with my husband. I hope soon they will be here.”

Thanks very Navi! We are lucky to have such a happy and caring person working with our clients.

December CAREGiver of the month

Laura has been with us since fall of last year. She makes an impression on everyone that she visits and is often requested to come back to clients. 

"I worked as a caregiver in the UK and Ireland for many years and chose to stop working to help care for my grandparents. It was a very challenging time in my life but so rewarding to be giving back to them. I enjoy helping people live fulfilling, happy and independent lives and this is the biggest joy of being a caregiver for me.

My happiest moments are when I arrive at a client’s home and they open the door with a big smile on their face. They may not have had a visitor all week and it's just like visiting a good friend.

My only advice to new CAREGivers would be to be yourself. If you are genuinely caring, compassionate and honest then you will love being a caregiver. It can be so rewarding if you make the effort.

Being new to Winnipeg I spend my free time checking out different places here such as the malls, museums and events with my daughter. If it's not too cold we head to the park with the dogs."  

We are so lucky that Laura moved to Winnipeg and has become a part of the Home Instead CAREGiver family. Thank you Laura!