AFFORDABLE IN-HOME SENIOR CARE
REFERRAL AGENCY
(916) 704-2599
REFERRAL AGENCY
(916) 704-2599
Staffing
What makes our caregivers Exceptional
A Zest for Life Referral Agency hand selects caregivers that are experienced, special people, who are passionate about caring for seniors and helping them to remain in the familiarity and comfort of their own home.
All our caregivers provide non medical in-home care services. Each caregiver is pre-screened for a criminal background check, drug tested, CNA certified and CPR certified. Our caregivers have a minimum of 1 year of job experience working in hospitals, long term care facilities and providing in-home care services. Many of our caregivers have been employed with some of our local in-home care agencies.
Our administrators and caregivers work with a team of other specialists to insure that our seniors plan of care is executed according to their services and needs. The team consists of Doctors, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Social Workers, Hospice, and a Chaplain as needed.
All our caregivers provide non medical in-home care services. Each caregiver is pre-screened for a criminal background check, drug tested, CNA certified and CPR certified. Our caregivers have a minimum of 1 year of job experience working in hospitals, long term care facilities and providing in-home care services. Many of our caregivers have been employed with some of our local in-home care agencies.
Our administrators and caregivers work with a team of other specialists to insure that our seniors plan of care is executed according to their services and needs. The team consists of Doctors, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Social Workers, Hospice, and a Chaplain as needed.
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A Zest for Life referred caregivers are committed to the practice of the 6 principles of care, which are;
Dignity, Infection Control, Safety, Communication, Independence, and Privacy.
Dignity, Infection Control, Safety, Communication, Independence, and Privacy.
Dignity
Dignity is our inherent value and worth as a human being: everyone is born with it. We use respectful interaction with the residents at all time, maintain face-to-face contact when possible, and most importantly, we address the residents by their preferred name.
Independence
Independence allows our seniors to take care of their own needs and to make and assume responsibility for as long as they can; or sometimes with assistance. We always ask for permission before performing a skill.
Privacy
A Zest for Life representative’s and our referred caregiver's obligations to our seniors required by law are to make sure that identifiable medical information is kept private, except as required by state or federal law. We follow the terms of HIPPA laws that are currently in effect, in addition to respecting their private and personal space.
Infection Control
A Zest for Life standard practice of infection control standard precautions for health care, include the following:
Hand Hygiene, the use of Personal Protective equipment which is guided by risk assessment and lastly, we practice Respiratory Hygiene (Cough Etiquette).
Hand Hygiene, the use of Personal Protective equipment which is guided by risk assessment and lastly, we practice Respiratory Hygiene (Cough Etiquette).
Safety
We ensure that we are talking to the right patient, double check name on medication bottles and trays, lock all mobile devices, and be observant regarding supplies.
Communication
We introduce ourselves with our name and title. We use good interpersonal skills (conversation, interaction and give clear directions) explaining all procedures, report and record information.
For a Free Assessment, please call us at (916) 704-2599 or email.