Every caregiver at Assisting Hands Home Care – Gilbert is chosen for two things: skill and heart. We look for people who show up on time, treat clients with dignity, and genuinely care about making each day better. Then we screen, train and support them so you never have to wonder who’s walking through the door.
Trained for Real Life
Before their first shift, every caregiver completes our in-person orientation, covering:
- Personal care with dignity: bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming
- Safe transfers, body mechanics and fall prevention
- Infection control and hand hygiene
- Dementia communication and redirection
- Meals, hydration, food safety and Arizona heat safet
- Medication reminders and the limits of non-medical care
- Recognizing changes in condition and responding to emergencies, including when CPR and first aid are needed
- Client privacy, professional boundaries and reporting abuse or neglect
- Clear, accurate visit notes in our care management app
Caregivers practice with real-life scenarios and pass a knowledge check. Then they complete a shadow shift alongside an experienced caregiver, with skills checked off before they work on their own. Regular check-ins, performance reviews and an annual privacy refresher keep skills sharp.
The Right Match, Not Just the Next Available
We match caregivers based on your needs, schedule, personality and interests, whether that’s a shared love of gardening, a caregiver who speaks Spanish, or someone experienced with Parkinson’s.
In most cases we can have a well-matched caregiver in your home within 48 hours of your first call. If the fit isn’t right, tell us and we’ll make a change.
Supported Every Step
Our Care Coordinator stays in close contact with every client and caregiver, with regular check-ins and quality visits in the home. As needs change, we update the care plan so care always fits.
Ready to meet your caregiver? Schedule a free in-home consultation.
