Our caregivers are totally committed, highly qualified and carefully selected individuals who are personally and thoroughly screened for criminal background, drugs and driving record, bonded and insured. Most importantly our caregivers are dependable and extraordinarily caring of others, matched to fit the personality of each senior. Our caregivers are unparalleled in the industry. They have a passion for helping others especially seniors. In addition to their previous experience, our caregivers are required to receive continuous training and supervision including our specialized curriculum exclusive to Comforting Hands Companion Care. Our Certified Companion Aide (CCA®) program, an advanced curriculum in eldercare, provides specific skills necessary to handle the challenges that they face daily. After training, caregivers are required to pass a comprehensive test, ensuring highly trained caregivers who are also sensitive to the aging process. The CCA® program includes topics such as:

Purpose of Home Care
Professionalism
Communication
Infection Control
Safety and Body Mechanics
Emergency Care and Disaster Preparedness
Supporting Physical, Psychological and Social Health
The Human Body in Health and Disease
Understanding Aging
Dying, Death, and Hospice
Transfers, Ambulation, and Positioning
Personal Care
Promoting Independence
Medications and Technology
Disabilities
Mental Health and Mental Illness
Chronic and Acute Conditions
Maintaining a Clean, Safe, and Healthy Environment
Nutritional Needs
Meal Planning, Shopping, Preparation, and Storage