Caregivers
Thank you Dr. King.
“We need leaders not in love money, but in love with justice. Not in love publicity, but in love with humanity.” ~ Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
On this important day, we pay respect to a most amazing man, and say thanks for his tireless fight for equality and human rights.
All of us at Hired Hands would like to celebrate our diverse group of care professionals. It is an absolute honor to work alongside such amazing people from so many cultures, races, & orientation on a daily basis.
With Respect,
~ The Hired Hands Homecare Team
Happy Holidays!
Whatever is Beautiful
and Meaningful,
whatever brings you
Peace and Happiness,
may it be yours
this Holiday Season!
Is Daily Bathing for Seniors Helpful or Harmful?
Learn the pros and cons of daily bathing for seniors.
Sinking into a warm, soothing, bubble bath at the end of a stressful day, and stepping into a hot, invigorating shower first thing in the morning are daily pleasures for a great many of us. However, it is possible to have too much of a good thing in regards to bathing habits for older adults. You might want to rethink daily bathing for seniors, for a number of reasons:
So Very Thankful!
On this most important Holiday, we could not be more thankful for our simply amazing team of dedicated, hard working and compassionate people. Every day, we make such an important impact on the lives of seniors and families in our community. That would not be possible if not for truly exceptional people. To our entire team, we send the most heartfelt and sincere appreciation.
Wishing you and yours an absolutely wonderful Thanksgiving!
~HHH
Healthy Ways to Manage Emotional Empathy for Caregivers
Balancing emotional empathy for caregivers can lead to healthier, more compassionate care for the person you love.
Empathy is, naturally, a crucial characteristic of effective caregiving. The ability to put yourself in another person’s shoes helps you to better meet their needs. However, there is a particular form of empathy you need to understand in order to guard your own health and wellness: emotional empathy for caregivers.
Emotional empathy takes caring to another level. Instead of simply understanding how another person is feeling, emotional empathy includes actually experiencing their feelings. For instance, if you’re someone who is highly emotionally empathetic, sitting beside a person who is crying will bring tears to your own eyes. If they’re in pain, you’ll also experience distress. You’re the type of person who will spring into action when someone has an immediate need.
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How to Overcome Family Denial of Home Care Needs
If you’re encountering family denial of home care needs for an older loved one, these tips will help everyone come to a place of agreement.
When you begin to notice the red flags that care in the home is required for someone you love, it’s very common for that individual to resist the idea. After all, acknowledging the need for assistance is not easy, especially for somebody who prizes their privacy and independence. Yet what do you do when you encounter family denial of home care needs for an older loved one? When you’ve reached an impasse within your family in regards to the need for senior care, there is one potential culprit to consider: denial.
Why Would a Family Member Deny the Need for Care in the Home?
Denial is a coping mechanism employed to protect against … Read More »
Irenena defines Dedication and Efficiency!
Please join us in congratulating, Irenena, as our next Caregiver of the Month!
Hired Hands Homecare has had the absolute pleasure of working with Irenena since 2016. During the past EIGHT years, she has shared her amazing care and compassion with many different families in both Sonoma and Napa counties. A few weeks ago, we were able to surprise Irenena on shift to honor her with this reward. Irenena was very surprised and her client, Nonie, was excited to join in on the celebration. Irenena is an amazing caregiver with an extremely warm heart. The Hired Hands team is so grateful for Irenena’s hard work, compassionate demeanor, dedication, and strong communication skills. On top of that, she always gives the office the best reports and shift notes! A true team player!
Irenena… what do you say?
“For me, what works is EFFICIENCY. I always … Read More »
Flo is such a Caregiver PRO!
The Hired Hands Team is excited to celebrate Florence as our next Caregiver of the Month!
We have had the distinct pleasure working with Florence for almost two and a half years now, and are consistently impressed by her skills and abilities to perfectly handle sometimes difficult situations. She has had amazing success with her current Client, who had a history of behavioral issues due to cognitive impairment. In a short time, and with much dedication and heartfelt work, Florence was able to completely turn the situation around. With her calm demeanor and keen attention to detail, life has become much more manageable for the Client, who has been not only able to remain safe and comfortable at home, but also to frequently visit her beloved ranch estate.
Our team had fun presenting Florence with this award while she was on shift. … Read More »
We say YAY for Jose’!
Over Napa way, we are completely honored to celebrate Jose’ as our next Caregiver of the Month!
We actually had the pleasure of working with Jose’ for a couple of years, several years ago. Life takes us down different paths, and we were VERY happy when he was ready to REJOIN the Hired Hands Team this year!
When you have a caregiver that is so professional, knowledgeable, a great communicator and someone who truly cares about the clients he cares for… you feel incredibly blessed to have them on your team! Sometimes when you are working with dementia clients, you need a lot of patience and need to stay on your toes to keep up with them and Jose is definitely a rock star! He is always a few steps ahead and ready to go.
Jose’s current client recently noted “Jose’ is such … Read More »
Kaylene is SO Keen!
Please join us in celebrating Kaylene as our most recent Caregiver of the month!
It has been an absolute pleasure working with Kaylene and watching her grow into the professional Caregiver she is today. Kaylene is always willing to help and eager to learn. In fact, her skill set has really grown since starting with Hired Hands in April of 2023. Kaylene provides exceptional care which allows her clients to maintain their dignity and independence while remaining safe and comfortable in their own homes. Kaylene is kind, caring, and always shows up for work with a genuine smile on her face. Clients have complimented her for her warm, friendly demeanor and we couldn’t agree more!
To quote Kaylene : “I really enjoy working for Hired Hands because it allows me to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the clients I work … Read More »
