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February 12, 2019 by Kirk Brechbiel Leave a Comment

10 Reasons Why People Choose a Career as a Professional Caregiver

If you or someone you know is desiring a career that provides the opportunity to help others, grow professionally and enjoy flexible and convenient work schedules, it might be time to seriously consider becoming a professional caregiver. Now more than ever, our senior adult population is requiring more care to age safely and gracefully in the comfort of their home. This means the demand for caring and compassionate caregivers is also growing.

But how do you know this would be the right career for you? Take a look at some of the most common reasons that inspire people to pursue a career as a professional caregiver. Do any of these align with your own reasons or desires? If so, it might be time to take the next steps and learn more.

  1. To help other people – As a professional caregiver, one of your greatest joys and honors will be your ability to have a positive impact on people each and every day. Most industries strive to help people in some way, but the help a professional caregiver provides is direct and immediate – often life-sustaining.
  2. Because it’s fun and fulfilling – While helping others is a wonderful gift of being a professional caregiver, another gift is that it’s fun and rewarding for you too. Building a close relationship with someone else, getting to learn from their stories and share memories of your own is a beautiful thing.
  3. The ability to work near home – Many jobs require a substantial commute. All that time spent in transit, and the money it takes to get to and from work every day can really add up and diminish your love for the job. At Ella Home Care, we strive to give our caregivers the ability to work near their home by matching them with clients nearby who need their care.
  4. Continuing education opportunities – We know that the best caregivers are ones who are constantly learning and growing. This is why we invest in our caregivers by supporting them through continuing education and on-the-job training. When we grow together, we all benefit.
  5. To give people the compassion and dignity they deserve – Without the help of an in-home caregiver, some people may not be able to fully receive the compassion and dignity they deserve to age with grace. If a family member cannot provide the care, the only other option may be moving away from home into an assisted living facility, which might not be what the person desires.
  6. Flexible work schedules – We work with each and every caregiver to determine the type of schedule they prefer. Whether that is long shifts or short shifts, and which days of the week you want to work, we do everything we can to give you a flexible work schedule that fits your lifestyle.
  7. Because no two days are ever the same – This couldn’t be truer for a professional caregiver! Just as no two people are the same, no two days are the same. You will have the enjoyment of new scenery, new activities and new people on a frequent basis.
  8. To help people age in the comfort of their home – It’s becoming more and more common for people to express their desire to remain living in their home for as long as possible. And in-home caregivers make this possible! With your help, you enable people to live their life how they want to – with independence and comfort.
  9. Competitive pay – Given all of the other benefits of being a professional caregiver, you might think that this makes up for a lack of pay. Not true at all! In fact, Ella Home Care offers competitive pay in addition to the eight other points we mentioned above. We appreciate our caregivers and do everything we can to take care of them.
  10. To make the world a better place – Finally and most importantly, as a professional caregiver you help to make the world a better place. Even if you think that you’re only impacting a few lives here and there, each and every one of those lives impacts countless others over time. The work you do day in and day out makes a difference, whether you see it or not!

Are you interested in pursuing a career as a professional caregiver? We are looking for caring and compassionate individuals to join our growing team. Learn more today!

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December 10, 2018 by Kirk Brechbiel Leave a Comment

Ella Home Care Offers Fulfilling Career Opportunities for Caregivers

At Ella Home Care, we take great pride in creating fulfilling career opportunities for our caregivers. After all, you are the face of the company and you fill a very important role providing personal care to aging adults. Even if you think you know what it takes to be a personal caregiver, there are some unique qualities of being a personal caregiver for Ella Home Care. Learn what they are!

Competitive Pay

We ensure that our caregivers are well compensated for their time and talents. We know that in order to retain top-quality caregivers we need to offer competitive pay. You will find that our compensation is among the top in Central PA, combined with the ability to grow within our organization.

Referral Bonus

We value loyalty which is why we offer a referral bonus for helping spread the word about Ella Home Care. We want caregivers who enjoy their job and believe in our company enough to want to tell everyone about us, which is why we show our appreciation for your referrals.

Very Supportive Staff

You are never left on your own. The staff at Ella Home Care is always available to you to answer questions and provide advice. When you’re met with an unfamiliar situation and need someone to talk to, we are never more than a phone call away.

Paid Time Off

We believe everyone deserves paid time off, especially caregivers. Eligible employees can earn Paid Time Off (PTO) each month to be used for vacations, personal days and more.

Short and Long Shifts to fit your schedule

Additionally, we offer the choice of short or long shifts. Some caregivers prefer long shifts and others need shorter, but more frequent shifts. We offer both! Maybe you even want a blend of the two and we are happy to provide you with this option.

Healthcare Screening Reimbursements

We will reimburse new employees for healthcare screenings that are required for hire like PPD tests.  Current employees also received reimbursements annually for health screenings including PPD tests.

Continuing Education

Our industry is constantly changing which is why we invest in continuing education for all of our professional caregivers. This is both for your safety and the safety of those in your care. We make sure you know all the latest best practices and policies to keep us running at the highest standard possible.

Work Near Home

No one enjoys a long commute, after all this means more time away from your family. At Ella Home Care, we try to match our caregivers with clients who live near them. Not only is this more convenient for you, it also helps to eliminate delays that could be caused by traffic or weather – so it’s also a convenience for our clients as well!

As you can see, working for Ella Home Care is not just a job, it’s a fulfilling career that provides immediate and long-term benefits. If you’re interested in learning more about joining the Ella Home Care team, contact us today!

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October 12, 2018 by Kirk Brechbiel Leave a Comment

Halloween Crafts and Activities for Caregivers

Many people will tell you that Halloween is their favorite holiday all year. And even if it’s not, most everyone will agree that Halloween themed crafts and activities are pretty fun. But don’t be fooled (or should we say “tricked”), getting festive for Halloween is not limited to children. In fact, there are a ton of creative activities that can be enjoyed by just about every generation.

Take a look at a few of our favorite crafts and activities that personal caregivers can do with their clients to make new memories and get in the Halloween spirit!

Popsicle Stick Magnet

Create something that is as cute as it is useful. This popsicle stick magnet requires little more than a magnet backing, glue, some popsicle sticks, orange and black markers and a few pieces of hay for hair. This activity will help aging adults use their fine motor skills, as well as their creativity to create a festive magnet that can help display important information on their refrigerator, or be given to someone as a present.

Create a Leaf Bouquet

Go for a walk and slowly look at all the different sizes and colors of the changing leaves. Collect a variety of leaves, examining the unique qualities of each one and talking about it together. Then, take your leaves home and arrange them in a small glass vase. There, you’ll get to enjoy the beauty of fall for a few days while remembering the afternoon you spent walking outside selecting the perfect combination of leaves!

Painting with Q-Tips

Create a beautiful fall tree with some red, orange and yellow paint, a brown marker and a bundle of Q-tips. Start by drawing a tree trunk, then bundle a handful of Q-tips together and secure with a rubber band. Dip the Q-tips into a mixture of the paint colors and dab them all throughout the top of the tree to create bursts of leaves. This craft is fun, easy and there’s no wrong way to do it!

I Spy Halloween

Go to the Dollar Store and purchase between seven and ten small Halloween items. Then, create a list detailing each item; include a picture of that item for extra help! Next, hide your items throughout your client’s house or apartment, making it as easy or as challenging as what fits their skill level. Finally, go on a scavenger hunt seeing if they can find where you hid each item. This is a fun and interactive game that provides both physical and mental exercise.

Jack-O-Lantern Mosaic

This craft is great to do slowly while you talk with each other and really spend some time telling stories and sharing memories. All you need are a paper plate cut into a pumpkin shape, corn kernels, kidney beans, mung beans and glue. Start by making your Jack-O-Lantern’s face with the kidney beans and fill in the rest with the corn kernels. Finish off the stem with the mung beans. You can create a detailed pattern or let it be more free form. It’s completely up to you! The time and care you put into these will be what makes it special.

Do you have another Halloween craft or activity that would be perfect for a senior adult and their caregiver? Share your ideas by leaving a comment!

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October 5, 2018 by Kirk Brechbiel Leave a Comment

4 Reasons Why Families Should Bond with Their Professional Caregiver

When you hire a professional caregiver to care for your aging loved one, the arrangement should feel anything but transactional. This is why it’s so important to work to develop a bond with your family member’s caregiver so that you can remain involved in their care, while gaining peace of mind that their physical and emotional needs are being met.

Take a look at just a few of the many reasons why you should want to build a friendship with your professional caregiver.

  1. The deeper the bond, the greater the quality of care.

It’s true in any facet of life. When you care deeply for someone, your level of care for them goes from feeling standard or “sterile” to feeling like a very own member of your family, who has known them all their life, is caring for your aging loved one. By investing in getting to know your family’s professional caregiver, you’re helping to increase the bond and level of care that family member receives.

  1. It can reduce turnover and maintain consistent care for your loved one.

Additionally, forming a bond with a caregiver, increases the health and happiness of your working relationship. Together you make it a favorable work environment that makes your caregiver look forward to coming to each day. When this is the case, you reduce turnover in your caregivers, giving your loved one stability and consistency in their care.

  1. You will reduce stress and worry when you’re away from your loved one.

Next, you will reduce your own stress and worry when you must be away from your loved one. When you’re out running errands, at work or enjoying some time to yourself, you won’t need to worry or feel guilty about what your loved one is doing. You’ll have peace of mind knowing they are with someone you trust, receiving the highest level of care.

  1. Because everyone deserves to feel like family!

Finally and most importantly, you should want to bond with your family’s professional caregiver because put yourself in their position. They are taking on emotionally and physically hard work to care for an aging adult. This work deserves thanks and appreciation. When you invest in forming a relationship with your caregiver, you’re showing them they are appreciated and viewed as a member of the family. This goes a long way in saying thanks, even if you don’t remember to say it every day.

Do you or someone you know use a professional caregiver? What steps have you or they taken to create a bond with this person? Share your insights and ideas by leaving a comment below.

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July 5, 2018 by Kirk Brechbiel Leave a Comment

Why You Might Love a Career as a Professional Caregiver

Are you thinking about a career change? Do you desire a job where you can provide love and care for another person and truly see the impact you have on their quality of life? If you have a heart for service and enjoy helping other people, a career as a professional caregiver might be your calling.

While certainly every job has its pros and cons, being a professional caregiver can provide a ton of benefits for the right type of person. Take a look at the following reasons why you might want to consider a career as a professional caregiver.

Fulfillment – Foremost, the best professional caregivers are fulfilled by helping other people. They get enjoyment from helping another person live the highest quality of life. Even when the work is hard or they encounter challenging situations, they remain focused on the most important thing which is caring for the client and treating them just like a member of their own family.

Comfortable and Casual Work Environment – Professional caregivers also benefit from a comfortable and causal work environment. You get to work in someone else’s home and help them with essential, day-to-day activities. Sometimes your job includes going for a leisurely stroll or watching a movie together. As you bond with your client, your job can be just as enjoyable as time spent with family– because your client becomes like family!

Flexible Schedule – You can choose the schedule the best fits your needs. Do you prefer long shifts or short shifts? Can you work certain days of the week? Do you want nights and weekends off? All of this is flexible and negotiable, within reason.

Convenient Commute – You also get to work near where you live. Most home care agencies, like Ella Home Care, service a specific radius so all of our clients live in a close proximity.

Support and Education – You will have the continuous support of the home care agency’s staff to answer questions and develop solutions. Additionally, professional caregivers benefit from ongoing education to ensure the highest quality of care. You will learn and grow in your job!

Competitive Pay – Professional caregiving offers competitive pay. We want to hire qualified caregivers who are committed to their work and who go the extra mile to care for our clients. And we’re willing to offer competitive salaries and attractive work options to ensure we’re hiring the best!

Does your personality and desire for your career align with those of a professional caregiver? Learn more about what all this entails!

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