Watch Al’s testimonial:

SYNERGY HomeCare is committed to providing Veterans and their families with exceptional in-home care services. The vast majority of our locations are contracted with the VA, which makes it easy to tap into your VA benefits and access the quality care that you deserve. 

For more information on how you can utilize SYNERGY HomeCare’s Veteran Care  services, please visit SYNERGY HomeCare of Lake Ridge’s website, or call 571-677-3500, where David and Monica can point you in the right direction. 

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Call us to find the home care solution that’s right for you.
571-677-3500

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Watch Carol’s testimonial: 

SYNERGY HomeCare understands that every person and every family is unique, and no two people recover exactly the same from a stroke. With that in mind, SYNERGY HomeCare’s Stroke Recovery Care program is based on a fully customized person-centered approach that offers assistance with everything from personal care to transportation. 

For more information on how you can utilize SYNERGY HomeCare’s Stroke Recovery Care services, please visit SYNERGY HomeCare of Lake Ridge’s website, or call 571-677-3500, where David and Monica can point you in the right direction. 

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571-677-3500

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Find out what it means to SYNERGY HomeCare

Do you have a flexible schedule? Don’t mind different shifts each day? We are looking for Caregivers for our new launched Backup Care program. 

At SYNERGY HomeCare we are committed to treating you in a positive manner that acknowledges you for who you are and what you do. SYNERGY HomeCare demonstrates a deep appreciation for our care providers, their abilities, and their achievements.

In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for only top-quality care providers is great. SYNERGY HomeCare is recruiting qualified team members to join our amazing team of care providers. We are scheduling interviews immediately!

SYNERGY HomeCare Offers:

• Thorough COVID-19 specific training keeping our care providers safety top of mind
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for our care providers
• Hazard pay may be applicable for high-risk clients
• Immediate shifts available
• Flexible schedules
• Mileage reimbursements
• Performance bonuses
• Hands-on training
• Longevity bonuses
• Access to professional care provider training databases
• Supportive team approach

And so much more……..

SYNERGY HomeCare is committed to the most effective hiring processes Including:

• Responding same day to new applicants
• Handling all paperwork online
• Communicating with applicants via multiple channels including text
• Keeping tight communications throughout our hiring process

Requirements:

• Experience –If you’ve had a job or experience in a position with similar goals and responsibilities, we’d love to connect with you.
• Skills – We’re looking for individuals that are compassionate, social, trustworthy and service-minded. If you have experience cooking, cleaning or caring for others, that’s a bonus!
• Characteristics – This is an autonomous position, so we’re looking for individuals that are self-motivated and willing to learn through experience and receiving feedback.
• State Requirements – List your state requirement here

If RESPECT is important to you ….. CONTACT US NOW!

Learn more by calling 571-677-3500 or texting/calling 202-498-7301

Email your resume today to: davidconroy@synergyhomecare.com

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Making it easier for seniors to ask for help

Nora Bouchard, an executive and leadership coach and the author of “Mayday! Asking for Help in Times of Need” explains it perfectly in an article printed in April, 2020 by CNBC. She explains that people in general are “hardwired to want to do things on their own.” We are, by nature, independent beings who want to do things for ourselves which makes it extremely uncomfortable to ask for help from others. It’s a control thing. For seniors, asking for help is pretty much admitting to themselves that they are losing control of their independence, freedom, and lifestyle. This is an incredible fear for aging adults – especially those who have not had to rely on the support of others. 

There are other reasons seniors don’t like asking for help. Pride, loss of privacy, denial, and cognitive impairment can all play a part in why an aging adult has trouble asking for help. Whatever the reason, we can take steps to help seniors feel more comfortable about seeking out and receiving help from others.

How to make it easier for seniors to ask for help

1. Do Not Approach Them with The Intention of Taking Control – Any aging adult who is experiencing difficulty in daily tasks and caring for themselves is already feeling upset and on-guard about what they are capable of doing. More than likely, they are not going to want to give up any part of their independence. If you are going to approach a loved one about your concerns, don’t do it forcefully. Start with a simple conversation about your worries and let them know how much you care about them and their safety. Start small. 
2. Remind Them of How Providing Help Fulfills You – Let your loved ones know that you want to be around and that you want to do what you can to make life easier for them. Your love and support will go a long way when an aged adult realizes that you don’t want to take over their lives but add to it and make it better. 
3. Explain What You Are Afraid Of – Explaining to your loved ones their medical and physical conditions and what kind of consequences they might face by not asking for help could motivate them to ask and receive help where it is needed. The reality of injuries from falling, unsafe driving, and safety risks from other activities could be enough to initiate the beginning of requests for support from a senior. 
4. Explain The Types of Support Available – Many seniors may not realize that there is such a variety of options of support available to them. For example, a conversation about how your loved ones need daily assistance or help with bathing/dressing and cooking could be interpreted by your loved one as ‘they need to live in a nursing home or long-term care facility.’ They may not realize that there are alternative methods of care like in-home aides who can come to their home and provide support on an on-going basis. 

Communicating some of the ideas and options for help that your loved one may not be aware of can make a huge difference in how open they are to asking for and receiving the help that they need. Approach the situation lovingly, calmly and patiently. It might take some time for your loved one to let down their guard and warm up to the idea of having additional help and asking for it.  

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