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Oct 05 2021

“How Do You Find Such Amazing Caregivers?!”

It is a comment that we never time of hearing from our clients! When I think that the client genuinely wants to know, I explain our philosophy of care vs. the Industry’s. Once that is on the table it is pretty simple to see!

Philosophies

When my business partner Paul Demick and I decided to start a home care company close to 8 years ago, we did so with a pretty simply mission. “Do the right thing at every turn for everyone involved.” It sounds so simple! However, actually bringing that philosophy to life has been harder than one would think. Along with it came a lot of tough decisions like foregoing higher billings a profit and investing in human resources beyond what we had ever imagined.

In the home care industry, there is a temptation to commoditize the business into selling “hours.” The more hours you sell, the more money you make. However, what we learned early on that it is precisely that approach that equates to filling shifts and not offering great care.

Why is that? Well, if all you do is fill shifts with someone willing to go to a job, you miss the biggest opportunity of providing care…which is aligning a caregiver(s) with a client to create a connection and establishing a bond that makes the care seem more like a relationship that a job. If all you do is fill hours, you occasionally might get lucky and hit one out of the park. However, most of the time, all you are doing is throwing warm bodies at shifts…which equates to turnover and a reduction in consistent, quality care.

Meet Cjay!

When we visit a client one of the first things we say is “this is a three-way partnership between you and your family, Caring Companions of Atlanta and the caregivers we align with you. If you think of it any other way, the likelihood of creating a positive outcome goes down dramatically. And, frankly, we are not interested.”

When a client does not see it that we politely part ways. Sure, it costs us money, but at the end of the day, what we really thrive on is what we started this BLOG with! “How Do You Find Such Amazing Caregivers?!”

The answer is, we listen, align, train and create a team environment that helps make all of us…from the client to Caring Companions to the caregivers successful. Read below:

  • Align: We listen to what is important to the client and the family and use that to align caregivers that fit with what they want a need. We will not send a “chatty Cathy” into an introvert’s house…nor would we send a caregiver that is not a pet person into a home with pets. If someone likes crafting, we search for caregivers that like to participate and engage…not ones that keep to themselves.
  • Train: we train each caregiver one-on-one against the family dynamics, diagnosis, preferences and environment they walk into. Then we introduced the caregiver prior to starting. Let them get the lay of the land to ease first day butterflies. The result is a caregiver that is set up to succeed.
  • Team-environment: We avail each caregiver access to our Supervisor, Office Manager, Geriatric Care Coordinator, Geriatric RN and the owners. They have all of our numbers and have usually met most of the before they even walk into a client. By doing so, they know we have their back!

So, when we hear the comment “How Do You Find Such Amazing Caregivers?!,” we politely answer…sometimes with detail and sometimes with niceties. But inside, we are high-fiving and feeling satisfied about a job well done!

Adam

 

Written by Adam Seever, Owner · Categorized: Caregiver in Buckhead GA, Senior Issues

Apr 19 2018

Older Adults and Bathing

It is a common call. A loved one picks up the phone and asks if we can push our caregiver (which has usually become part of the family) to encourage mom or dad to bathe…change clothes. Lack of hygiene is an indicator of where a senior is in managing their daily life. Cognition might be good and you will rarely hear complaints.

Dad’s clothes are stained and an he generally seems disheveled. In close proximity an odor is present. Doing laundry and getting in/out of a bath can become more difficult if mobility is in decline.

Our caregivers are trained to urge clients to bathe, be cautious about navigating their space and be on top of medications. In the case of bating, not doing so can man a urinary tract infection…a common reason seniors end up in the hospital. And, while a caregiver cannot insist dad bathes, a little creative encouragement usually gets the job done.

An article on Daily Caring addresses seniors and bathing. If your older adult lacks proper hygiene, don’t ignore it…ask questions and be creative in encouraging they clean up. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!

http://dailycaring.com/senior-bathing-whats-really-necessary/

Adam

 

Written by Adam Seever, Owner · Categorized: Beauty, Caregiver in Atlanta GA, Caregiver in Buckhead GA, Caregiver in Dunwoody GA, Senior Issues · Tagged: atlanta, Hygiene, seniors

Jan 05 2017

How to Make Difficult Decisions for Your Elderly Loved One

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Making extremely difficult decisions for your elderly loved one is one of the responsibilities you’ll need to get used to as a family caregiver. If you can determine a process for making these Caregiver-in-Buckhead-GAdecisions, it can eventually become a little bit easier for you to do.

Look at the Reality of the Situation

When you’re first faced with a difficult decision, such as when it’s time to restrict your loved one from driving, you have to first look at the reality of the situation. Be objective when you’re assessing the situation and look at facts rather than what you wish were the reality of the decision that you face. Basing your decision in what is allows you to make the best decision possible.

Gather Evidence Before Making a Decision

As important as being realistic is, it’s also important to gather as much evidence as you can before making a final decision. In the example of your loved one and driving, you’ll want to ride with her while she drives, perhaps, to see her driving skills for yourself. You may also want to examine her driving record or have her driving evaluated by a driving professional.

Err on the Side of Safety

When you’re faced with some types of decisions, such as the one about your loved one continuing to drive, you might worry how your loved one will react. You’ll probably also worry about whether your decisions are the right ones. If you’re erring on the side of safety, though, you’ll be more in the right mindset for making sure that your decisions are the best ones for your loved one.

Talk to Your Loved One’s Doctor

Making a big decision and gathering information may mean that you need to talk to your loved one’s doctor about what might be best for her. There may be medical considerations that may sway your decision one way or the other. Some of the information that you can gather from your loved one’s doctor may also help you to determine which of the options is safer for your loved one.

Making difficult decisions doesn’t miraculously become easy, but it can become less difficult if you follow a process.

 

If you or an aging family member are considering hiring caregiver services in Buckhead, GA, please contact the caring staff at Caring Companions of Atlanta 470-514-5954 .

We provide quality non-medical services to our clients in their homes or in a facility if that’s where they live. Our staff is available for care plans for extensive care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or as little as 4 hours per visit. Reach out to us, and one of our outstanding administrative staff will meet with potential clients to assist them and their families in designing an effective, personal plan of care.

Written by Adam Seever, Owner · Categorized: Caregiver in Buckhead GA · Tagged: Caregiver in Buckhead GA

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My parents recently relocated to Atlanta to be closer to family. My father has Alzheimer’s disease requiring assistance with all activities of daily living. My mother’s goal has been to care for him at home and Caring Companions has made this goal a reality. The caregivers who assist my parents were selected with care to be a good “fit.” They are even better than I had hoped for. Both of my parents look forward to seeing them because they are so kind and respectful. They go above and beyond to support my family. I could not be more pleased with the caregivers and Adam Seever! Caring companions has truly exceeded my expectations!

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