Jeannine

Team Member

Why do you enjoy working with seniors?

"I like hearing about all the fascinating lives they’ve lived. I also enjoy meeting the families of my clients"

Why do you like working with Comfort Keepers?

"Because I have excellent resources and feel appreciated. The staff is great and I love meeting new clients."

What's your favorite part of being a Comfort Keeper?

"My favorite part is being positive and purposeful in my work"

What sort of advice would you give to someone looking to become a caregiver with Comfort Keepers? 

“Get as much training and experiences as possible.”

Steve

Team Member

Why do you enjoy working with seniors?

"I think my interest in working with seniors dates back to long walks with my wife’s grandfather.  He shared many stories related to his adventures sailing on the old Yankee Clipper ships and shoring up some of the oldest buildings in NYC. “Grandpa” starting out tending the horses for the Hudson Shoring Co. and worked his way up to being president. The majority of my career has been spent working with seniors in one capacity or another. I enjoy listening to, and learning from, seniors as they confront the many challenges involved in the aging process."

Why do you like working with Comfort Keepers?

"Comfort Keepers has impressed me as a caring, person-centered and highly professional organization. This attitude of caring and respect is extended to both clients and their families as well as to staff. As a retiree, I appreciate CK’s flexibility and willingness to accommodate a part-time work schedule. The support and accessibility of the clinical support team and administrative staff have been very much appreciated."

What’s your favorite part of being a Comfort Keeper?

"The meaning and sense of purpose that I derive from being a CK caregiver are my favorite parts of the job. I feel a part of a team that includes the senior and other caregivers, often family members, in helping that individual remain in their own home with as much independence as possible. Also, I’ve enjoyed, and look forward to the return of, in-person training and other staff activities."

What advice would you give someone looking to become a Caregiver with Comfort Keepers?

"I think flexibility and a willingness to listen are important aspects of being a CK caregiver. Companionship, encouragement and emotional support can be as helpful as the hands-on, personal care that we provide. Don’t hesitate to ask for help and guidance from the clinical support team."

Sharon

Team Member

Why do you enjoy working with seniors?

"I have always believed the people who need our care most are seniors. They are so often forgotten. Seniors are so thankful for all we do."

Why do you like working with Comfort Keepers?

'First and foremost is the smile on Senior’s faces when you can help them. Whether its with a bath, making a bed, help with dressing or cooking a meal. It’s a good feeling when they say “Thank you”."

What’s your favorite part of being a Comfort Keeper?

"The Joy it gives me, a smile, conversations we have. We learn a lot. They have a lot to offer. I love my work."

What advice would you give someone looking to become a Caregiver with Comfort Keepers?

"First- Love what you do, it will show in the faces of the people you care for. Take initiative when you know something needs to be done. Be respectful, talk softly. Ask them what they want you to do. They are sensitive, caring people who need your help. They will love you in the end, and you them."

Joan

Team Member

Why do you enjoy working with seniors?

"Each one of the seniors that I have worked with have been different. However, they all have stories to tell, lessons to teach, interests to pursue and memories to share. I love getting to know each one."

Why do you like working with Comfort Keepers?

"I find that Comfort Keepers is a wonderful company to work for. They offer good pay and benefits, great training and flexible hours. But the thing I am most appreciative of is that there is always someone there to support me with whatever problems or questions I may have. Whenever I walk into a new situation, I don’t feel as though I am walking in alone. I know I have a whole team behind me."

What’s your favorite part of being a Comfort Keeper?

"It gives me satisfaction to know that I am giving the seniors that I work with what they need in this stage in their life. It varies from personal care, cooking a meal or companionship. I believe, that it gives my seniors a sense of well-being, independence and often joy."

What advice would you give someone looking to become a Caregiver with Comfort Keepers?

"Not everyone is cut out to be a caregiver but if its something that you are seriously considering, take the plunge. What you put out you will get back in return ten fold."

Polly

Team Member

Why do you enjoy working with seniors?

"Seniors have years of experience which I find very interesting to learn about as I work with them. If they have lived to experience their senior years, they often have stories to share about how their persistence, faith and or general positive outlook has helped them live to this time of life. I have grown to admire many of my clients. I have a personal opinion which might be of interest to possible caretakers. To me, Seniors and their generation, are often able to laugh at situations and at themselves in a manner not as common with other generations."

Why do you like working with Comfort Keepers?
"Comfort Keepers is a very organized Office. The guidelines are clear and the reminders to complete paper work and training sessions in a timely fashion, are extremely helpful for a Caregiver like myself, as I tend to procrastinate completing detailed paper work. Also, in an emergency situation with a client at home, Comfort Keepers is easily available to guide caregivers."

What’s your favorite part of being a Comfort Keeper?
"I appreciate the assignments of clients to my caseload being well matched to my experience and skill level. There always can be difficult situations, but the intake staff seems to have an ability to match caretakers and clients very well."

What advice would you give someone looking to become a Caregiver with Comfort Keepers?
 "If you enjoy working closely with clients, have an interest in older people in your life, enjoy working in a home, and perhaps have some experience dealing with creating a stimulating environment for an individual with a need for assistance to remain in their personal home, it is worth a try for you to consider this type of work."

Tabatha

Team Member

Why do you enjoy working with seniors?

"I have always liked helping seniors. Even when I was little, I'd help them in stores." 

Why do you like working with Comfort Keepers?

"I love it! I work with and for great people!"

What's your favorite part of being a Comfort Keeper?

"My favorite part is meeting different people that I can help and the friends I make with all the other Comfort Keepers."

What sort of advice would you give to someone looking to become a caregiver with Comfort Keepers? 

"It's great fun. You can generally make your own schedule. You can work a lot one week and not so many hours the next week. You're able to help people on a one on one level."

Nancy

Team Member

Why do you enjoy working with seniors?

"I find my job very rewarding always. The families and people I care for are so very thankful and welcome me into their lives. The stories of their youth, or their biggest events, love challenges traveling different countries and everything in between brings you to understand where they come from. So very heartwarming!!"

Why do you like working with Comfort Keepers?

"Working for Comfort Keepers allows one to have excellent Career stability, great working conditions, employee benefits and to help people in our community which is very rewarding to me."

What’s your favorite part of being a Comfort Keeper?

"I enjoy the family felt bond, and the exuberant attitude that comes across from our professional team. We all work together to keep the morale up Very important in any office Comfort Keepers does an excellent job there."

What advice would you give someone looking to become a Caregiver with Comfort Keepers?

"Know that your job is always in demand for now and the future. Our career is so very rewarding...You learn to become a good listener, develop new skills, improve self confidence, give families a break so they stay healthy as well, at the end of the day I ALWAYS know I have made a difference in someone’s life. To me there are no more words needed God Bless."

Karen

Team Member

Why do you enjoy working with seniors?

"I have a mom and dad that are seniors now and know how important it is that their needs are met. It is important that seniors know that they matter and still have worth in their older years."

Why do you like working with Comfort Keepers?

"The agency is just so supportive and always helpful. All the staff are great working with my schedule when I am available"

What's your favorite part of being a Comfort Keeper?

 "Working with so many different clients and being able to help with whatever their needs are. It is so rewarding! Seeing them smile and content is awesome!" 

What sort of advice would you give to someone looking to become a caregiver with Comfort Keepers?

"You need to be flexible, patient, kind and caring at all times. There is such a wide variety of needs and you need to be ready to help on short notice and with a positive attitude."