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Lisa G., Home Instead Kelowna, Penticton & Vernon BC
Lisa G. cares for older adults in Kelowna with a steady hand and a warm manner. Prior experience: Married mother of 2 boys, 1 stepdaughter, and 3 grandchildren. Worked in a retirement residence for almost 18yrs. I used to do "inhome" daycare for preschoolers. Decided seniors were easier than children. The company has offered, and given dementia training. I have had hoyer lift training, med crushing, showering, bathing, dressing, and undressing, stand by assist, toileting, catheter cleaning, and applying(condom catheters). How to use a gait belt, and to help with a pivot and turn. There are so many small "on the job" tips and tricks you learn and share. With 7 years at Home Instead.
For Lisa, the reward is in the connection. "It goes both ways...they give me back the biggest smiles, and they appreciate all the little things we do. They have amazing life stories that most of them want, and need to tell. It's real true History 💕 They are incredible, and make my 💜 full. I am glad I could be the one there, to hold a hand during a bad day, scary appointment, tense situation, or just a walk in the park 🤩💜 on a beautiful day!," Lisa shares. Through these shared moments, Lisa has learned valuable life lessons, noting, "Be in the Moment...Here and Now. 💜🥰 Everything happens for a reason."
Lisa's daily goal is simple: ensure every client feels safe, comfortable, and cared for. Lisa finds joy in the details of each visit. A favorite part of the day is having someone Thank you for coming, helping, and just being there 😊 It's an honor and a privilege to me that they share part of their life with me 💜 Every smile fills my heart, more and more...I also need to feel loved and appreciated...my Seniors, and sometimes their families give me that...fuel for my Soul 💜,.
Lisa praises the local team for their dedication and communication. "I have had the best experiences working with this Home Instead All my team mates say the same...We love and trust our Management team. I have had friends who work for other "Seniors Care" companies, and they hate it. So I say Come apply with Us! Word of mouth travels fast, and I often get compliments when someone sees my name tag...They say "My friends Grandma has Home Instead, and they just love it! Or I have overheard Nurses telling families during discharge, "Maybe give Kelowna Home Instead a call...I hear they are the best in town!❤️❤️❤️❤️," Lisa notes. "I know our owner, Janine Karlsen, is a Registered Nurse. She amazes me. She is the New chair of the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation Board. Her partner, Darryl has also stepped into some big roles with the Company. So proud of the team they have created, and their mission statements. They are true to their word! Being Open, Honest, Trustworthy, Knowledgeable, Loving, Helpful, Kind, Caring, and always looking out for Seniors and their Families, and they always look after their staff 💚💚💚."
Clients and families count on Lisa for care that is attentive, respectful, and grounded in real relationship.
