What a February! We have had record snowfall and cold temperatures, all on top of still living during the age of Covid. This month at Assisting Hands we are reminded of two very important things we have been embracing that we would love to share with you! Warm Thoughts 1. Go with the flow! With all of the challenges that…
We have been having a ball hosting our monthly Caregiver Appreciation Days. Our team in the office loves thinking up new ways we can treat our caregivers…no tricks! And that is exactly what we cooked up in our cauldrons for our October Caregiver Appreciation Day…a Trick or Treat open house! Assisting Hands Caregivers Welcome You can check us out, giving…
As the weather turns crisp and cool and the leaves show their abounding beauty, our bodies crave that favorite comfy sweater, a slower pace, and the warmth of soup for the body and soul. Our vision shifts from weekend trips to the lake to one that’s inward; toward gratefulness, holidays, and family. We may have busy days here at Assisting…
At Assisting Hands, the heart of our business is our caregivers. We know that being a caregiver requires a wide range of skills, creativity and preparedness, all in addition to having a warm heart! Our caregivers are hard at work each and every day to represent Assisting Hands by providing our clients with the bright smiles, delightful conversation and practical…
We don’t mean to brag but…we truly feel working in home care gives you some of the best things a job can offer: a full heart and the flexibility to spend time with friends, family, or pursue another life goal. We have a fantastic, ever expanding team here in Arlington Heights serving our community and having fun while we do…
After meeting, interviewing, and working with dozens of caregivers, I can tell you one thing they have in common: a heart of service. Those who enjoy giving and caring for others also need care and appreciation. A sincere thank you or great work often goes a lot further than material gifts. During this time, caregivers are essential workers, leaving the…
For most of our clients, home care is a brand new experience. Many ask about what hours are best or what exactly our caregivers do during the time they spend with your family. Here, we asked our lead caregiver, Allison, to write a bit about a day in the life of an Assisting Hands Caregiver. Here’s Allison with her take…
Allison Hadlock, Lead Caregiver You may wonder, what exactly IS a lead caregiver. A lead caregiver is a caregiver who paves the way for her other team members. Allison sets the bar high for her teammates by providing excellent care to families and supporting the administrative team whenever possible. She is our voice from the field to help improve senior…
Just in the same way a matchmaker derives joy from introducing two romantic partners, at Assisting Hands Home Care we work hard each and every day to identify that same kind of compatibility factor between your family and our caregivers. Finding the right match in home care is essential to the success of both the caregiver and the family. It’s…
This month, our stellar, ever-eager caregivers attended a training on Compassionate Touch, an approach to caring for people with dementia. We learned a little bit about how memory and memory loss work to gain a deeper understanding of how to treat our clients with the utmost compassion as well as respect and dignity. We also were inspired with new ideas…
