Active Caregiving prioritizes having a smaller team of the best caregivers High standards is the core of our quality care
Qualifications
Your Care Partner will be guaranteed to have the following:
A degree or diploma in Health Care or Community Services
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First Aid, CPR and AED training
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Certified in a health care related field
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Criminal Record check
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Work History and reference check
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Experience working with seniors
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Up to date immunization record
Many Skills, One Team
While experience, education and training are crucial, the most important trait our hand-picked active caregivers have in common is their visceral desire to improve the home care industry and create a meaningful experience for their clients.
Our Team
Paige MacLean
B.E.S, dip Active/Gerontol
Care Director
Paige MacLean B.E.S, dip Active/Gerontol Care Director
Following years of education, volunteering and working in the field of caregiving, I am passionate about continuing to delivering therapeutic programs to enhance the quality of life of older adults.
I have gained valuable experience in personal care, recreation therapy, case management, medication assistance and nutrition within Long Term Care, Day Programs and Retirement settings. I have worked with older adults who have a wide range of abilities and challenges, including those with Alzheimer Disease and related Dementias.
I am a certified Activation Coordinator in Gerontology, with a certificate in Behavioural Management.
My work is predicated on making meaningful connections based on patience, empathy, enthusiasm, reliability and most importantly, trust.
I look forward to being a partner in your care and having fun along the way!.
Lorien Bellamy
BA, dip Active/Gerontol
Director of Development
Lorien Bellamy BA, dip Active/Gerontol Director of Development
I started working with seniors as a young teenager, making beds at a nursing home. It was there that I learned the value of hard work, and that simple gestures can have a great impact on those who need the extra hand. This experience inspired me to continue serving adults and seniors in the community, and to eventually obtain a Hons. BA in Disability Studies and certification in Activation Coordinator in Gerontology. I also received a Behavioural Management training certificate through the Alzheimer’s society.
Many years later, I take pride in assisting adults and seniors in the community to have fulfilment in life through recreation and engaging activities, while also lending a hand of support with personal care and household duties.
I have worked with adults and seniors in community centres, hospitals, and nursing and retirement homes implementing Alzheimer’s and dementia programs.
You can depend on me as your compassionate, and supportive partner in care.
“It feels like I now have team members - partners - who share my philosophy but also bring a whole different skill set and knowledge base to the challenge of supporting my father in his desire to age in place in his home, despite his dementia. …I would want people to know that you really, genuinely, authentically care about your clients - both the cared for and the caregivers. That changes everything about the experience.”
J.S, Client
High Standards
Our team of Active Caregivers come from various health care backgrounds including Personal Support Work, Disability Service Work, Activation Gerontology, Nursing, Kineseology, Psychology etc. Each has prior minimum experience of one year in home care, and 3 years with seniors, and individuals with dementia.
We expect a lot of our caregivers, and because we hire the best personal support workers and take great care in choosing members of our team, it is easy for them to deliver.
Each of our caregivers can do everything so that they are fully capable of helping any of our clients. They will reliably work with your schedules for medications, activities and everything else in life.
Personalized Matching
That said, we do look at assigning caregivers that will be a good match for each client based on personalities and personal preferences. Caregivers remain matched with clients from intake onwards. By being matched with one staff member, they build a connection with the individual, and a knowledge of their needs.
Dedicated Caregivers
Our team receives competitive wages, benefits, training, growth opportunities etc., to foster a fulfilling work-life balance. Join a small community of caregivers making a positive impact!