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…
As with every working industry this season, in Home Care we’ve quickly adjusted to a new way of operating around here. We wanted to keep our clients in the loop about any changes to our services: Limiting Exposure: We are limiting exposure as much as we possibly can. That means, we are trying to stabilize our cases with ideally, one…
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…
It’s getting to be that special time of year again, and we are super excited to host our annual holiday open house at our office. Join us on Friday, December 13th, between 10 AM and 5 PM for a hot cup of cocoa, snacks, games, and fun conversation. We look forward to seeing you there! Event Details When: Friday, December…
One of the most exciting parts about interviewing new caregivers for Assisting Hands Home Care is that you never really know who is going to walk in your door. A world of possibilities exists with the next best team members and caregivers, who make up the gems of our team that drive the culture of our organization. About Kelley Kelley…
We are very proud to announce the newest addition to our Assisting Hands Arlington Heights administrative team. Cheryl Castleberry came on board early September as our Case Manager. I know that having a greater presence in the field with help our caregivers feel supported and our clients’ needs stay front and center in our mind. Cheryl will be out to…
As we welcome the First Day of Fall this month, let’s also wave a happy autumn hello to our caregiver of the month Fauzia Ali! Fauzia is our caring superstar team player who has always been reliable, and has stepped up many times this month in particular when emergency situations arose…and we can’t say thank you enough! About Fauzia Fauzia…
It’s that time of year to “fall back” into routine. Summer feels great, but it also feel goods to make plans for our coziest season. Here’s a few special events happening around the Assisting Hands family this fall: October 3rd Fall Caregiver Appreciation Night We’ll be getting together for a potluck and paint night at Bottle & Bottega in downtown…
It’s that Sandwich-Making time of year: As back to school is just around the corner, we have moms and dads out there arranging their weekly schedules between school, sports, clubs, appointments, homework help, plus their OWN jobs! When you add caring for your parents on top of the regular responsibilities, the mind can go into a kind of overload. You…
