Older Americans Month Aging in Place As more aging Americans choose to age in place, it’s becoming increasingly important for families to know how to accommodate those choices safely. The National Institute on Aging has issued a comprehensive list of tips to make aging in place safe and accessible, and just in time for May – Older Americans Month. TIPS ON MAKING HOME SAFE AND ACCESSIBLE FOR AGING LOVED ONES Don’t use area rugs and check to make sure all …
April Caregiver of the Month
Congratulations to Lisa Ammons, who has been selected as our Caregiver of the Month for April! Lisa became a caregiver in July 2002 with Complete Comfort Care and was part of the transition to Home Assist Health in 2014 when HAH opened. She originally got into caregiving as she assisted caring for her father when he would visit her for six months out of the year. After he passed, Lisa found that she was tired of her job at …
March Caregiver of the Month
Congratulations to Alice Sanchez, who has been selected as our Caregiver of the Month for March! Alice has been a caregiver since 1999 with Comfort Care and was part of the transition to Home Assist Health in 2014 when HAH opened. She originally became a caregiver when her son had an accident and survived a gunshot wound to the head. The case manager came to the house and informed her that she could become a caregiver and get paid for …
Preparing for Home Care Before You Need It
For many, the need for in home care arises unexpectedly and families find themselves unprepared. A sudden diagnosis, accidents, or a variety of other events can lead a family to a place where hiring a caregiver is necessary. Recent news of President Carter choosing to live out his remaining days at home, and Bruce Willis’ dementia diagnosis both highlight the need for home care. Both men will need hands-on, round-the-clock care as their conditions progress. Home Assist Health is one …
February Caregiver of the Month
Congratulations to Francisca Alanis, who has been selected as our Caregiver of the Month for February! Francisca has been working at Home Assist Health since January of 2022. She got into this line of work because she was volunteering at an assisted living home and kept getting recommendations to become a caregiver full-time. She currently has three members that she cares for. Francisca would tell new caregivers to have a heart and faith when doing this job because it is …
January Caregiver of the Month
Congratulations to Kayla Lonnie, who has been selected as our Caregiver of the Month for January! Kayla has been working at Home Assist Health since February of 2022. She got into this line of work because she was assisting with a family member who also had a caregiver. She ended up applying to be a full-time caregiver, and since then has taken on more members as well as her family member. Kayla would tell new caregivers to have a lot …
December Caregiver of the Month
Congratulations to Ari Ramirez, who has been selected as our Caregiver of the Month for December. Ari has been working at Home Assist Health since January of 2017. He got into this line of work because he was taking care of a family member and the case worker told him about our company and told him about Respite care. Ari would tell new Caregivers to have a lot of patience with each new member they receive, because they deserve it. …
November Caregiver of the Month
Congratulations to Georgina, who has been selected as our Caregiver of the Month for November. Georgina has been working at Home Assist Health since February of 2018. She originally became a caregiver because of an ill family member. Georgina loves her job because she likes to help and attend to people. She likes working for HAH because she is able to show her clients a lot of love. In her free time Georgina likes to eat food, watch TV and …
Payroll October Calendar & Human Resource Updates
Payroll Reminders: Home Assist Health is paperless for all time and attendance. Please use the Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) that has been provided to you. This is a State mandated system and failure to properly use this system will include, but not be limited to, delay in pay and disciplinary actions. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the office today 602-795-7620. Pay dates this month: October October 7th October 21st Full 2022 Payroll Calendar-Click Here Reminders: Paystubs are available …
October Caregiver of the Month
Congratulations to Syenthia Battiest, who has been nominated as our Caregiver of the Month for October. Syenthia has been working at Home Assist Health since July of 2014 but has been a self-described people person all of her life. Prior to working for Home Assist Health, she spent 15 years working with children for the city of Phoenix and has a real passion for helping those who need it. She says, “caring and loving individuals who need it is extremely important …