Caregivers
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 »
Blessed to know Richel!
Please join us as we celebrate Richel O. as our next Caregiver of the Month!
We have had the distinct pleasure of working with Richel for three year now, and it has been quite a treat. Richel is one of our most skilled Caregivers, and on top of that, she is also one of the kindest! Her flexibility and professionalism are really impressive to us… but don’t just take our word for it! Here’s what her current, full time client has to say…
“What a blessing to have Richel in our home! She has great skills and a warm heart, and is such a great caregiver to Richard! With her great transferring skills, she always insures he is safe. Her personality works so well within our home environment, and we are quite comfortable with each other. She is pleasant every day and … Read More »
Ring the Bell for Maribel!
The Hired Hands Homecare team is proud to celebrate Maribel as our most recent Caregiver of the Month!
We have had the absolute pleasure of working with Maribel for TEN YEARS now! Recently, Danielle was able to surprise her with this award while she was on shift with her client Stanley. Over the years, Maribel has received multiple awards and both she and her client were delighted to celebrate her latest achievement. Maribel is a patient and compassionate member of our special Dementia Team, assisting clients with Alzheimer’s and dementia with her advanced skills and knowledge. She is consistently flexible, dependable, and always keen to anticipate others’ needs. Because of this, families often request Maribel by name and she is a favorite to many.
Maribel, what do you have to say for yourself? “Thanks for the recognition! Working at Hired Hands is … Read More »
Teri… We Love You so Very!
Please join us in congratulating Teri as our Caregiver of the Month!
This week, we were excited to surprise Teri on shift with our Caregiver of the Month award. Teri was so pleased that she expressed her excitement with a happy dance! Peter, Teri’s current client, was very complimentary of Teri and happy to be a part of the celebration too!
Teri has worked with Hired Hands for almost two years now. She is extremely skilled in providing care, and is on our specialized Dementia and Hospice teams. Teri has worked on some of our most complex cases, and always steps into her day with a beautiful, warm smile on her face. She is providing compassionate Live-in care on a 24 hour basis. Teri is extremely caring and gentle with her clients – always willing to help!
What do you say Teri? “To be … Read More »
Terra Brings a Heart Full of Gold!
The Hired Hands Homecare team recently had the honor of celebrating Terra as our most recent Caregiver of the Month. Terra is not only an amazing Caregiver, but an amazing person as well, and we are so fortunate to have her on our team. She is kind, professional and has a very gentle approach when working with our clients. Terra has a strong background with disabled adults and does amazing with our dementia clients as well. Terra is always willing to help, is a very good communicator and very reliable. All of her clients think very highly of her and always express gratitude for sending Terra to help them. She brings her heart of gold to every client and gives heartfelt care to every client she comes into contact with.
Terra, what do you have to say for yourself??? “I would like to thank … Read More »
We Love Mere so Very!
The Hired Hands Homecare team is very excited to celebrate Ms. Mere V. as our most recent Caregiver of the Month!
We have had the pleasure of working with Mere for a little over a year now. She is a highly skilled Caregiver and is actively working as a member of both our Hospice and Demetia specialty teams. Mere provides extremely compassionate care for our clients and is always reliable- both of which make her an excellent Caregiver. She is professional, always willing to help, and is a great reporter- assuring that the entire care team is updated about her clients after each shift. All of us here at Hired Hands appreciate Mere and her dedication to providing great care for our clients and the families we assist.
What do you have to say for yourself Mere?
“It is a privilege and honor for me to … Read More »
