Home care providers are special people, full of love and compassion for the elderly and disabled regardless of age. Whether their role in a senior’s life is as an aide, providing assistance with everyday living tasks like bathing, dressing and eating; or as a homemaker, helping with household chores like, cooking, cleaning, laundry and shopping; or as a companion, offering a friendly smile and an ear to listen for those who don’t need hands-on assistance, home care providers are compassionate and dedicated to their jobs.
Caregivers do more than just look after their clients and attend to their needs. They are more like part of the family, sometimes seeing them more than their own loved ones. Therefore, it’s important for families to find home care aides who will treat their loved ones like their own.
Here are some of the attributes that one should look for in a quality caregiver:
- Honest and trustworthy
- Supportive and encouraging
- Committed and dependable
- Patient and flexible
- Knows how to empathize
- Puts the needs of his or her client first and is able to take charge when necessary
- Passionate about what he or she does
- Good communicator
Aging in place is made possible with assisted living at home services provided by the staff at Arcadia. Together we’ll customize a care plan to fit your loved ones needs, whether that’s a home care aide, homemaker, or companion. For more information, visit our website to find a local office in your area or call toll-free at 866-224-7541.