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Our Caregivers

Joy at work, and it shows in the care.

For our caregivers it's more than a job, it's a calling. They come from all walks of life, united by one mission: to help older adults and adults with disabilities live with dignity, comfort, and joy at home.

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A team with real credentials

Our workforce includes professional caregivers with a range of experience, skills, and credentials, including Certified Home Health Aides (CHHAs) and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). And because every caregiver is our employee, not a contractor, we handle scheduling and performance management so you and your loved one don't have to.

Screening, vetting, caring

Great care starts with great caregivers, so our standards are high and our screening is thorough. Beyond hands-on skill, we look for compassion, kindness, and patience, and we strictly follow local licensure and certification requirements in every community we serve.

Every caregiver

✓ Is covered by company insurance
✓ Passes a rigorous background check, including driving records and employment-authorization verification
✓ Is screened for care skills and completes our orientation and training before providing care in the home
✓ Has a true passion for caring for others

Trained in best practices

What happens when the best caregivers are trained in best practices? Clients and their families experience a better quality of life. We train our caregivers to support older adults living with Alzheimer's and other dementias, and to provide specialized care for clients with Parkinson's, heart disease, or cancer, those recovering from a stroke, and others living with age-related conditions. And if your loved one just needs quality companionship and a little help around the house to stay independent, our caregivers do that beautifully too.

Expert Matching

The right caregiver, matched with care

We use proven staffing principles alongside a deep understanding of each caregiver's personality, strengths, and experience. Before care begins, every caregiver is trained on your loved one's personalized Care Plan, so they arrive familiar with preferences and ready to connect in meaningful ways from day one. We also know how much it matters to see the same caregiver. A familiar face builds trust, so each client has their own caregiver, or a small caregiver team, on a consistent schedule. When someone has to fill in, we try to send the same fill-in caregiver too.

✓ Matched by personality, experience, and care needs
✓ Trained on the client's Care Plan before the first visit
✓ Preferences and routines honored from day one
✓ Focused on meaningful connection, not just tasks
✓ Your own caregiver or caregiver team, on a consistent schedule
✓ Ongoing support to ensure the best fit over time

Meet Your Caregiver First

Know who's coming before they knock.

Letting someone into your home is a big step. Before the first visit, we text you and your family a private link to your caregiver's profile: a friendly photo, a little about them, their experience, and why they love caregiving. Some caregivers also add a short hello video.

So when the doorbell rings, it's a face you already know, not a stranger.

What you & your family see

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Photo of Ashley T., an example caregiver

Ashley T.

Your caregiver from Caring Companions
6 to 10 years caring for people

A little about Ashley

Ashley grew up in Republic and still lives close to family. Ashley is a mom of two and loves gardening, baking bread and Sunday dinners with a full table. Ashley is warm, patient and always has time for a cup of coffee and a chat.

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Ashley’s experience caring for others

Ashley worked for four years in an assisted living community, mostly with residents living with dementia. Before that, Ashley helped care for a grandfather after his stroke. Ashley is comfortable helping with bathing, dressing and getting around safely, and knows that a good routine makes a big difference.

Why Ashley loves caregiving

Ashley loves the small moments: a favorite song, a story told for the tenth time, a laugh over lunch. Ashley says the best part is when a client starts to look forward to the visit. Helping someone stay in their own home means a lot to Ashley.

Things Ashley is good at

Memory careStroke recoveryCooking and mealsGood company
Ashley works for Caring Companions, and is background checked and trained by our care team.
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Tell us about your situation and we'll set up a free in-home assessment, so you can get the right support to live and age well at home.

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