CareAtHome: Care with respect and dignity.

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1 CareAtHome: Care with respect and dignity. Your home is where you feel safe and secure. Whether you need help with the tasks of daily living, companionship or in-home medical support, CareAt Home can help. CareAtHome includes both the non-medical and medical inhome care for older adults. CareAtHome is a Licensed Non-Medical Home Care registry that helps keep older adults safe, healthy and independent while living in their own home. CareAtHome Preferred is a Licensed Medicare Certified Home Health Agency that coordinates the medical support services ordered by a physician and paid through insurance. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently awarded CareAtHome Preferred with a four-star rating, which puts it in the top 20% of all Pennsylvania State Licensed agencies. The Pennsylvania Business Times recognized CareAtHome and CareAtHome Preferred in the Top 100 Organizations of 2014, and our owner, Sandra Dunkel, RN was recognized as one of the Top 100 business people of Here is a sampling of services we offer: Care available from 2 to 24 hours Temporary or long-term care needs Continuity of care Activities of daily living & assistance Assistance with mobility Skilled Nursing Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy On-call Care Coordinator available 24/7

2 CareAtHome: Owner: Sandra Dunkel, Registered Nurse We provide non-medical in-home senior care and daily companionship for you or your loved one. Whether it is a Home Care Companion, a Home Health Aid or a Certified Nurse Assistant that you need, CareAtHome can provide the services you need. Sandy has a passion for seniors and serves as an advocate for families who find themselves in need of in-home care. We can help you through the myriad of care, payment, and insurance options. We are licensed with the State of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Department of Aging Program as an in-home care provider and also work with the Veterans Aid and Attendance program, long-term care insurance companies, alongside hospice care, and private pay clients. Most importantly, we are here for you... to understand, evaluate and meet your needs. Our services are available for as little as 2 hours a day to 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our ultimate goal is to promote aging in place, which simply means to keep you or your loved one At Home and remain independent with the care and assistance of our qualified caregiving staff. In order to join our staff, caregivers must demonstrate reliability, trustworthiness, loyalty, be compassionate and have a commitment for helping seniors. Our recruitment standards illustrate our commitment to providing our clients with the very best individuals allowing families to feel comfortable having them in their homes. These standards have been the main reason for our 20+ years of success in providing the highest levels of in-home care. Our caregiver turnover rate is very low; more than half of our caregivers have been with us for more than 10 years.

3 Caregiver/Aides/CNA Requirements Our registry includes: Home Companions Home Health Aides Certified Nursing Assistants Each Position Requires: Pennsylvania or criminal background investigation (updated every 2 years). Candidates who have not lived in Pennsylvania for a period of two years are subject to a mandatory FBI criminal background check. Current Tuberculosis Test - completed upon hire and updated yearly References (3 prior employments and 3 personal) Recordation of certifications or education Proof of Identification (Driver s license, Social Security Number) Proof of Automobile Insurance Companion Requirements: Must have at least 2 years of experience caring for a loved one Car is required Cooking, homemaking skills Home Health Aid/CNA Requirements Must have 2 years of experience in an acute care setting Understand the aging process and feel comfortable working in a home environment Car is required CareAtHome welcomes inquiries and looks forward to having the opportunity to meet you. We are confident that once we have a chance to know each other and discuss your needs, you will choose CareAtHome.

4 As a dedicated Caregiver, you can help families restore balance, order and peace to their lives and help their senior loved ones remain at home. Caregiver s benefit from initial and on-going job training, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to meet new people and develop meaningful relationships. If you have a caring, loving spirit and like to take an active role in helping others, you possess key characteristics that are essential to being a CareAtHome Caregiver. Characteristics of a CareAtHome Caregiver: creativity resourcefulness ability to weave joyful, life-enriching experiences into the fabric of everyday moments good communication skills confidence professionalism flexible patience self-motivation punctual, reliability respectful discrete honest, trustworthiness outgoing organized Also important is the ability to accept constructive criticism, solve problems as part of a team, and understand and respect procedures and protocol. If you have these characteristics and want a career that compensates you fairly, offers opportunity for growth and provides a daily dose of personal satisfaction, contact our CareAtHome office today to learn more.

5 HOMECARE SERVICES Care available from 2 to 24 hours Day/night or live-in Temporary or long term Continuity of care - the caregivers you want when you want them On-call Care Coordinator available 24/7 Free service needs assessment by a Registered Nurse Ongoing personalized client contacts through telephone, check-in and home visits Serving Armstrong, Butler, Westmoreland and Allegheny Counties Personalized services include: Activities of Daily Living the basic core of CareAtHome services include a combination of two or more of the following needs: Bathing or showering Dressing Personal Hygiene including oral/denture care Transfers Incontinence care Shaving Make-up application Meal preparation and feeding if required Encourage or restrict fluid intake Medication reminders Assistance with Mobility Our caregivers understand the importance of our clients maintaining their independence and seeing that they remain physically able to do so. Our caregivers help our clients execute activities recommended by a Physician or a Physical or Occupational Therapist: Daily walking or ambulating Exercises Range of motion exercises Tactile activities Transferring from/to bed or chair Turning or positioning in bed

6 HOMECARE SERVICES (continued) Companionship It is always nice to have a regular visit, a comforting smile and a meal companion. Companions enjoy spending time doing whatever you would like to do. Some suggested activities include: Shopping Going to a movie or theater Watch TV Assist with letter or card writing Assist with holiday preparations Conversations Taking walks Visit with family or friends Support Services Our caregivers assist our clients in maintaining their level of lifestyle by performing the following tasks: Laundry Wash dishes and put them away Take out the trash Maintain cleanliness in kitchen, bedroom and bathroom Run vacuum Light dusting Specific Diagnosis - Referral of caregivers experienced in working with individuals diagnosed with one of the following illnesses: Parkinson s Disease Alzheimer s Disease Cancer Dementia Diabetes Heart Disease Stroke Depression Hospice Care

7 Contact us at: 1737 Freeport Road