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July 12, 2020 by Kirk Brechbiel

5 Traits of an Exceptional Professional Caregiver

At Ella Home Care, we seek and hire only exceptional professional caregivers to join our team. What makes them exceptional? We found there are a few traits that these individual have in common. Keep reading to see if these describe you. If so, you might just have a future career as a professional caregiver!

Commitment

Commitment is important in anything we do, but especially when we are caring for senior adults. These individuals count on consistency and reliability. They need to know you are going to show up for them when they expect you to do so. Additionally, as they build a relationship and friendship with you, it can be difficult when that is taken away suddenly. A committed caregiver gives our clients the peace of mind that they will be cared for properly, and will develop a lifelong friendship they can count on.

Honesty

The next important trait of an exceptional caregiver is honesty. Communication is a critical component of professional caregiving so we need to know you will communicate openly and honestly both with Ella Home Care and the person for which you are caring. If you see a concern, speak up. If you need help, tell someone. You have a critical role of caring for someone else’s life and honesty greatly impacts that quality of life.

Compassion

When caring for our senior population, you will likely be met with situations where you will need to show compassion. We always want our clients to maintain their dignity even as they age, which is why we need compassionate caregivers who will help care for their personal needs when they no longer can. And mostly importantly, an exceptional caregiver shows love and kindness when doing so.

Positivity

You’ll be met with challenges as a caregiver, and it’s important to keep a positive attitude to help you overcome them. Maybe it’s an accident or illness, maybe it’s just been a real tiring day, or maybe there’s a time when you don’t see eye-to-eye with someone. We want caregivers who respond with positivity and who are team players when it comes to problem solving.

Energy

Caregiving is not running a marathon, but some days it can feel like it mentally, emotionally, and physically. An exceptional caregiver doesn’t give up, but rather maintains their energy to keep caring for someone even when you feel tired or depleted. We also want high energy caregivers who are inspired to go above and beyond for someone by seeking new activities or starting new conversations.

If these traits align with your own traits and you have a heart for caring for senior adults, we would love to talk to you. Reach out to Ella Home Care today to explore our career opportunities.

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December 10, 2018 by Kirk Brechbiel

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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February 13, 2018 by Kirk Brechbiel

5 Reasons to Consider a Career as a Caregiver

Have you ever considered a career as an in-home caregiver for a senior adult? You might be unsure as to what exactly this entails. Or maybe you have a general idea, but different hesitations are holding you back. If you have even a small interest in learning more about a career as a caregiver, we strongly urge you to keep an open mind and consider the many benefits that such an opportunity provides. Beyond simply earning a living, you will change lives, including your own. Take a look at 5 reasons why you should consider a career as a caregiver.

It’s flexible, yet consistent.

As a caregiver, you have the flexibility to choose among various shifts to suit your schedule. This makes it ideal for trying to balance work and family. Unlike other careers that may offer flexibility of shifts, as a caregiver your schedule also remains relatively consistent, once it is set. This also means consistency of pay. You know well in advance what days you are working. And if for whatever reason your schedule needs adjusted a day or two, we can usually work with you to accommodate these changes.

Foremost, you are a companion.

As the name implies, you will certainly be providing personal care to senior adults; however your most important role is to be a companion to them. As the months and years go by, you will develop a deep relationship with your clients. And as much as they will appreciate your assistance when it comes to personal hygiene and home care, it’s the relationship that will have the greatest impact on their lives.

You will make an immediate, tangible impact in someone’s life.

People hire in-home caregivers when they, or someone they love, wishes to remain living independently in their home but need assistance to do so safely. As a caregiver, you allow people to maintain their independence longer, in the comfort of a space they have likely called home most of their lives. Imagine for a second how wonderful that is! As a caregiver, you will make an immediate, tangible impact in someone’s life simply by helping to fulfill their wish of remaining in their home.

You will grow your patience and compassion.

To be a caregiver, you need to come with a great deal of patience and compassion, but there is always room to grow! You will find these qualities increasing as you care for someone else. This patience and compassion will spread into every area of your life, benefitting your family and friends as well. There is no doubt this is a job of service, but it comes with some significant gifts.

You will gain far more than a paycheck!

Beyond being compensated for your time, as a caregiver you will reap rewards far more than what any paycheck could reflect. We mentioned friendship, patience and compassion. You will also fulfill your call to serve people within your community. You will get to learn, intimately, from people who have much more life experience than you. And you will have the satisfaction of knowing you made someone’s life better, with the hopes that the same will be done for you when you need it.

Are you interested in learning more about a career as a caregiver and whether it could be the right fit for you? It all starts with a phone call! Contact Ella Home Care today to start a conversation and learn more.

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