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When Jeff Bezos speaks, I listen

In the August issue of Success magazine, Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon.com, talks about what makes a founder/entrepreneur different from a professional manager.  The founder/entrepreneur stays true to the vision while the professional manager often seeks to change the … Continue reading

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Communication

Ben has exemplified great communication between his client, his client’s adult children, and Cynthia, our Client Care Coordinator.  This communication includes written documentation, provided via email, after each visit to all parties.  Thank you Ben for being so diligent and … Continue reading

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Teamwork

Jerryl’s client increased her schedule to seven days a week.  Jerryl enjoyed working all of the days, but after discussions with our Client Care Coordinator, realized her client would benefit from having a backup caregiver who knew her and her … Continue reading

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Observant caregiver saves the day

When Rosalind arrived for her shift, she felt her client’s skin and noticed it was very warm.  She notified the client’s wife who took his temperature at 102 degrees.  The client was admitted to the hospital with a serious infection.  … Continue reading

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Teamwork

Ollie’s client receives care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Ollie works the night shift from 9PM to 9AM.  On two days last week, the daytime caregiver was sick.  Ollie cheerfully worked overtime, 30 minutes on one day, … Continue reading

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Last minute fill in

Last week, after working her regular 9AM to 1PM shift, we called Gilda to see if she would also work that evening (a shift that started at 4PM).  Gilda said yes and did a great job filling in for a … Continue reading

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We’re flexible!

Flexibility is very important to our clients.  Last week, Sara’s client had chest pain.  Sara took her to the hospital and stayed with her in the ER until she was admitted (working three extra hours).  The next day she completely … Continue reading

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It’s all about the client

Linda has been a loyal caregiver for Craig Cares for almost three years.  In that time, she has always put the client first.  She is 100% reliable and provides great care.  She is a wonderful listener and never draws attention … Continue reading

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“Yes Men” are good!

Caregivers have the right to accept or decline any shift they are offered by Craig Cares.  Some shifts, for example, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM are very desirable.  Others, for example, Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 AM to … Continue reading

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Hospice Care

Last week a client’s daughter called to thank us and tell us that our caregiver, Vicky, “put a smile on my mom’s face”.  Vicky’s client was on hospice and recently passed away.  It takes a special caregiver to work with … Continue reading

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