By StoryStudio on March 27, 2024
For individuals seeking support for sick, elderly, or vulnerable loved ones, placing trust in someone to provide meaningful care can be a daunting challenge.
Providing compassionate support for seniors in Westport CT and beyond, Always Caring of Connecticut knows that the quality of the care comes down to the passion and commitment of the caregivers.
Always Caring of Connecticut offers 24/7 non-medical help including companionship, transportation to appointments, meal preparation, and more delivered by experienced and fully insured caretakers. As a home healthcare provider at Always Caring of Connecticut for the past three years, Tega Ejakpovi was drawn to Always Caring because of their singular dedication. After getting a master’s in public health, Tega was looking to join a team that matched his passion for helping people. “The moment I stepped into Always Caring for the first time, I knew that was where I wanted to be,” Tega says. “When I spoke with the staff and the team, I could feel the love. It was tangible. It was expressive.”
Always Caring of Connecticut redefines empathetic care for seniors through the passion of their caregivers
What Tega discovered was that this commitment to holistic care came from the very top. “It’s not just a group of people sitting in the office with a computer,” says Tega. “I know my CEO will show up at a client's house with a cup of tea.” In fact, everyone at Always Caring works in the field, going into the homes of every client frequently so no one ever loses touch of the ultimate goal of improving people’s lives.
Out in the field, Tega has found that he feels empowered to do his very best work with his clients. “When you work with a team and you know that they want the best for you, you’re so bold and confident out there,” Tega says. This confidence comes from Always Caring’s unique focus not only on their clients but also in their caregivers. “Because of the love we get from Always Caring, we caregivers become an outstretched arm of that love for our clients. That’s why we love what we do.”
At Always Caring, training is never ending. For all their caregivers, updating skills and elevating best healthcare practices is a constant process. Crucially, everyone is continually striving to find room for improvement. Skills like empathy, good communication, and problem-solving are routinely honed and refined to enhance caregiving standards. “We sit together as caregivers and we share information and we share how we feel. We share ideas and how we can do things better,” says Tega. In supporting their caregivers so thoroughly, Always Caring gives their team the opportunity to be at the pinnacle of caregiving excellence.
Client & Caregiver Quotes
Client
Stefan B
"Always Caring of Connecticut has been there for my family when...
—Stefan B., Client
"Always Caring of Connecticut has been there for my family when we have needed reliable, empathetic, and competent caregivers for both my father and mother. Available at a moment’s notice, literally, they have been there to sit with my father, shop for my mother, prepare meals for them and safely guide them through the house using canes, wheelchairs, and walkers. Argentina Marku is prompt and efficient with my text messages and I feel relieved for their work with my parents through some challenging surgeries and falls."
"The Always Caring of CT team was so kind, professional, and willing to help us in any way possible...
Clients
Bruce F. & Vickie M.
—Bruce F. & Vickie M., Clients
"The Always Caring of CT team was so kind, professional, and willing to help us in any way possible. And the truly selfless aides provided such amazing care, companionship and love for our mother and our family during such a difficult time. The entire organization truly lives up to their name!"
"I am so lucky to be on your team..."
Caregiver
Iluara Arbelaez
—Iluara Arbelaez, Caregiver
"I am so lucky to be on your team, you really care about your employees and that means a lot, nice staff, flexibility and understanding."
For Tega, representing Always Caring out in the field makes him proud. “I tell everybody, when I show up, that’s Always Caring showing up. I have such great confidence and that keeps me going and gives me the strength I need.” At the end of a day, a smile from his clients is enough to let him know that he’s done the job he set out to do. “When a client looks at me and says thank you, there is nothing compared to that."
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How long does home care last?
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The duration of home care is not fixed and can significantly differ depending on an individual's specific requirements. Home care services may be temporary, spanning a few weeks, or extend throughout a person's lifetime.
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Why would somebody use home care?
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Home care empowers individuals to maintain maximum independence while enjoying the comforts of their own home. This option allows them to reside in a familiar environment, sleep in their own bed at night, and remain close to loved ones, including family, friends, and pets. Additionally, it provides peace of mind, ensuring access to skilled, consistent, and reliable care as needed, even if those needs evolve over time.
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This devotion does not go unnoticed. Caregivers sometimes see vast improvements in the health and wellbeing of their clients, even when it seems hopeless. “I’ve worked with clients that have given up on their dignity because they’ve been ill for a long time,” Tega notes. Tega and his co-workers know that physical health is about so much more than giving clients the right medication and treatment. “One of the things we are trying to do is restore them back to how they used to be.” This includes the need to respect a client's privacy and sense of autonomy. Caregivers work to develop an individualized healthcare plan tailored to each client’s specific needs and goals.
By implementing this nuanced and comprehensive care, Tega has even witnessed clients who were wheelchair bound bounce back to their former selves, being able to walk and even drive safely on their own. It’s these kinds of improvements in the lifestyle of his clients that make the job worth it. “Seeing them making progress invokes in me a sense of satisfaction.”
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Tega Ejakpovi,
Always Caring Connecticut Home Healthcare Provider