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.

June CAREGiver of the Month - John V

John has been a remarkable CAREGiver with Home Instead Senior Care from day one. His ability to share his heart with his clients brings joy into their lives with his great sense of humour. John has found many ways to build strong relationships with every client he has provided care to including sharing his artistic gifts. We are so proud to have John on our team and look forward to many more touching stories from his clients.

1.    Why did you decide to become a CAREGiver?

        I decided to become a CAREGiver because I want to pursue my Nursing career here in Canada and being a caregiver is one of the steps in achieving my professional goal. I also am passionate in caring for people and looking after them.

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

        The happiest moment in me being a CAREGiver is when I drew a portrait of my client. Seeing his reaction and how he appreciated it really is worth it. He and his wife even wanted to put my sketch in a frame and they did. They even showed it to all the members of the family and they too liked it. That was the most memorable moment I had with my client and I will treasure them for the rest of my life. (Attached is the portrait I drew) 

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

        I only have one advice for the new CAREGivers and that is to treat your every client like they were part of your family.

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

        On my days off I go out and hang out with my wife and son, maybe go to a mall or see a movie. My hobbies are listening to music, watching movies and play my guitar. I always wanted to be a part of a band because I was once in one when I was back in my home country, we played every gig like it were our last. 

May CAREGiver of the Month - Dolores

May CAREGiver of the Month - Dolores

Dolores has been with Home Instead for 2 years and touched the lives of many clients and their families. She brings her big smile and open heart to every shift and is always looking for ways to enhance their lives. Dolores is always a go-to CAREGiver when we need a last minute visit filled and is adaptable to any situation she is faced with. Thank you Dolores for your dedication to Home Instead and our Clients and their families

We asked Dolores a couple questions here are her answers:

Why did you decide to become a caregiver? 

I enjoy and love helping and serving people. 

My advice to the new comers:

I should say nobody is perfect. Hardly but trying to be one. Let us always keep in mind, everyone is unique and has sacred value. We serve as eyes when they cannot see and their feet when they cannot walk. Like us they need dignity and rights. Let us enjoy while we are given a chance to serve them.

 What do you do on your time off?

During my day off, I am always in the church and helping with church activities.

New website-New blog!

 We are so pleased to announce that we have a brand new website and blog. 

Visit us there and let us know what you think! We'd love to hear from you.

New website & blog.

CBC Manitoba's Future 40

We are so proud of our very own Julie Donaldson. She was nominated and is a finalist for CBC's Manitoba Future 40. Celebrating Manitoba's new generation of leaders, builders and change-makers under the age of 40!

Julie Donaldson is a major advocate for caregivers in Manitoba.

She started the Be a Santa to a Senior program that has delivered more than 5,000 gifts to isolated seniors in Winnipeg over the past six years. 

She's the managing partner of Home Instead Senior Care, which has provided more than 100,000 hours of care to seniors and jobs to over 120 caregivers.

Visit the CBC website to learn more.