September CAREGiver of the Month Aime

September CAREGiver of the Month - Aime

1. Why did you decide to be a CAREGiver with Home Instead Senior Care?

I    I feel that I have a calling to be a caregiverand not just about the Job description but the feeling of helping Elderly people that makes it special for me because not all people have the chance to take care of them.

     2. What is one of the most memorable or happiest moment with a client?

  

T   The Most memorable is that the Client and their Family members treat you as one of their family too. It’s a good feeling that they appreciate the help that you are doing to them.

3    3. Do you have a word of advice for our new CAREGivers?

     Caregiving is not just a job, when you put your heart into it you will appreciate all the care you are giving to them.

4    4. Tell us a little bit about yourself? Do you have a family, hobbies, a recent trip, what do you enjoy doing on your days off?

I usually go to the Library and read books or borrow books too , sometimes I go to the park and have some fresh air or go out with my family to have a family time.

August CAREGiver of the Month - Liza

August CAREGiver of the Month - Liza

1. Why did yo decide to be a caregiver with Home Instead Senior Care?

Because I believe in Home Instead Senior Care, they will pursue my career in CAREGiving for they don't just treat me as employee but a family member

2. What is the most memorable or happiest moment with the client?

Whenever we talk or chat in terms of family and experiences in life, I always learn a lot from them since they are older than me. For they always share they're thought and as I say their experiences on how to be happy though, and be a better person

3. Do you have a word of advice for our new caregivers?

Not all individuals are given the privilege of being with the people you love. Just bare in mind that whatever it is they're doing, do it with all of their hearts in it. Cause when you love what you're doing everything good follows

July CAREGiver of the Month - Ella

1. Why did yo decide to be a caregiver with Home Instead Senior Care?

I do believe in the mission of the company and by working in line with it gives me more than just a job but a fulfillment just to see those seniors appreciates their lives more because they have someone with them to assist and still do their part in their day to day living.

2. What is the most memorable or happiest moment with the client?

A simple "THANK YOU" from a client is more than enough for me, but when a client did some effort to show how grateful she is for a couple of hours that I have to spend with her once a week it is overwhelming.

I am referring to Mrs Yeo because she did write a thank you letter for me last Valentines day with a chocolate. In addition, she even made an art stuff for St. Patrick's Day and handed it to me. Those little gesture means so much. 

Lastly, from the fact that she is always looking forward to that single day of the week that we will meet is really heart warming.

3. Do you have a word of advice for our new caregivers?

Just don't do the job because you needed it, it will burn you out; but, instead do the job because you enjoy and love dealing with people especially the seniors and you'll sleep every night with a happy heart and face. And please do deal with them with respect and dignity as well. In addition, pack yourself a bag with full of patience every day.

September Caregiver of the Month - Jeff

Congratulations to our September CAREGiver of the Month Jeff! Jeff is a dedicated Home Instead CAREGiver who brings his calm and re-assuring nature to his clients allowing them to feel confident in his care. Jeff is known to build extraodinary relationships with his clients and their families leaving forever a lasting friendship.Thank you for your hard work and dedication to Home Instead and your Clients Jeff!

We asked Jeff some questions, here are his answers;

1.    Why did you decide to become a CAREGiver

Because i want to help others who needs my help especially the seniors.

2.    What is your most memorable or happiest moment(s) with your clients?

The most memorable moments with my client is that when you see them smiling at you and saying thank you for all i have done to them.

3.    What advice do you have for any new CAREGivers?

Be patience always,stay humble and we should give the best care that we can give to     our client.

4.    What do you enjoy doing on your days off? Hobbies you have or groups that you belong to?

I enjoyed having a quality time with my wife by going to the mall, eat what we want, watching movies and going to parks

Blessie - August CAREGiver of the Month

AUGUST CAREGiver of the Month Blessie

Blessie has been an extraordinary CAREGiver who brings her positive energy and spirit to every client she sees. She is a CAREGiver that can adapt to any situation and is always available to help out the office in a pinch.

We asked Blessie some questions about what being a CAREGiver meant to her and here are her answers. 

11.      Why did you decide to become a CAREGiver?

I choose to become a caregiver because I really love to serve mankind and I feel happiness in giving care to people, I feel proud of myself.

22.     What is your most memorable or happiest moment(s) with your clients?

My most memorable moments with clients when I make them to feel comfortable and smile all the time during my shifts with them

33.    What advice do you have for any new CAREGivers?

I think all the caregivers are professional so they do not need any advice they know how to work, but I should say that we are like family so everyone is playing an important role in our family of Home Instead

44.      What do you enjoy doing on your days off? Hobbies you have or groups that you belong to?

I really enjoyed my holiday days with my family I like to spend more time with them and also like to explore new place and also love to cook different cuisine for them. 

Thank you Blessie for your dedication to Home Instead and your clients

Randy - July CAREGiver of the Month

Randy - July CAREGiver of the Month

 

We are delighted to announce our CAREGiver of the Month is Randy. Since Randy first started with us he has been an invaluable member of the Home Instead team. He is always looking for new ways to connect with his clients and always willing to lend his expertise to help find innovative ways to help make his clients lives better. Each of his clients enjoy Randy because of his positive attitude, willingness to help in anyway possible and enjoy so much his companionship.

Congratulations Randy! You truly represent the core values:

 Build Trust; Take the Lead, Share your Heart

 

We asked Randy some questions about what CAREGiving means to him, here are his answers;

 

1. Why did you decide to become a Caregiver?

• In my profession I love to work with different patients. And now i choose to work with elders.

2. What is your most memorable or happiest moments with your clients?

• Every time they are telling their different stories and experiences in life. Also sharing a lot of ideas with them, because they are more older than me i also learn a lot of things from them.

3. What advice do you have for any new Caregivers?

• Always Love your work no matter what it is.
• During my Day off i enjoyed being with my wife and with my daughter, Staying at home and spent quality time with them.

Memory Walk 2014

As you can see by the photo, we had wonderful sunshine for the Alzheimer Memory Walk this year. Not everyone that walked with us that day is in the group photo but what a great photograph! We had Julie & Brian, Roger Seier from Home Office, caregivers and their families and client families also.

It was a great day and so much fun. There were more than 1,000 people at The Forks that day to create awareness and to support people with dementia. We all enjoyed the great weather, magnificent entertainment and amazing energy of all the people involved.

Brian and the other band members of Vox Phantom entertained us after the walk and it was incredible!

Thank you to everyone that supported us in our efforts for the Investors Group Memory Walk 2014!

June CAREGiver Team of the Month

This month we are happy to honour a wonderful CAREGiver team, Kristine, Rachel and Rosanna. These three ladies took it upon themselves to go above and beyond for their client. What they arranged for her will warm your heart.

They picked up the client from her home and arranged to drive her out to the farm that she had spent many happy years raising her family. On their way to the farm they stopped off at the cemetery where her husband is buried. The CAREGivers were able to get the client graveside in her wheelchair. It was an emotional visit for the lady but she was able to share her fondest memories of her husband and spend some time with her own thoughts.

When they arrived at the farm they were greeted by the client's grandson who helped get his grandmother into the home. There she went from room to room reminiscing and collecting mementos. A couple more family members arrived so the rest of the afternoon was spent visiting. What a wonderful trip for our client and what fantastic Caregivers we have. Kristine, Rachel and Rosanna felt the trip was just as meaningful to them as it was to their client.What a fantastic day for these ladies.

We asked Kristine what advice she would give to new caregivers. "I would advise new caregivers that whenever we're with our clients don't forget to smile. Because that smile can make a difference."
When we asked Rosanna what is her most memorable or happiest moment with a client she replied, "When my client smiles at me and holds my hand without saying a word; that means happiness to me. It's like saying, "Thank you. You're doing a good job."

We are so lucky to have such wonderful and caring people working with us!

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April 1st is Caregiver Recognition Day!

careAware is a provincial initiative that aims to raise awareness in support of Manitobans who provide unpaid care and support to family members and friends. These family and friends provide full or part time unpaid personal care, support and assistance to people of all ages with disabilities, medical conditions, mental illness and frailty due to age. Caregivers can be children, parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, siblings, friends and neighbours. They come from every ethnicity and every region of the province or country. 


Home Instead Senior Care Winnipeg franchise owner, Julie Donaldson is president of The Manitoba Caregiver Coalition and whose task it is to host the official  provincial event.

Did you know that in 2012, about 8.1 million individuals, or 28% of Canadians aged 15 years and older, provided care to a family member or friend with a long-term health condition, disability or aging needs.

You can learn more about careAware at their website; http://www.careaware.ca/