Our Staff

Professional caregivers provide an ideal solution for individuals who want to maintain their independence at home but need assistance due to short or longer-term disability, illness or simply the natural aging process. We specialize in matching your unique needs and requirements to a qualified, compatible and compassionate caregiver, or in some cases, caregivers, once you’ve made the choice for you or a loved one to live in the comfort of their own home with some home care assistance.

Your security and peace of mind are important to us.

We consistently run criminal background checks on all caregivers. We verify previous employment and experience, check references and verify CNA or HHA licenses are valid and current, if applicable.

Our caregivers have a variety of skills, training and experience with many conditions such as: Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Strokes, Cancer, Parkinson’s Disease, MS, Heart or Cardiovascular Disease, Disabilities, Injuries from Falls or Accidents, Transferring Needs, Surgery Recovery, and many more not listed here.

Having the right caregiver makes all the difference.

We are often asked how we match you with a caregiver that is compatible with your needs. The process starts as soon as you call to inquire about our services. Over the phone, we will gather information about your unique needs, preferences, and desired schedule. We will discuss items you may not even have thought of; for example, do you have pets and if so, how important is it to you that your caregiver be an animal lover? After enough information and details have been gathered, we will select one or more caregivers that have the needed skills, experience, availability, personality and compatibility according to your preferences. This can often be done during your initial phone call, especially when time is of the essence.

We want you to be completely satisfied!

Even though we are usually successful at matching you with the right caregiver the first time, sometimes a caregiver just doesn’t work out, for whatever reason. If this happens, you can still be confident because if for any reason, at any time, you are not completely satisfied with your caregiver, simply call us. We will listen in detail to better define your needs and preferences and quickly provide you with a more compatible caregiver. You never need to feel uncomfortable about asking for a change, we are experts in making sure the transition to a new caregiver is a comfortable and easy process.

We specialize in 24/7

care to help seniors live well at home.

Responsiveness to your needs, day or night, is not a luxury but a necessity. We are available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week to assist you. If your regularly scheduled caregiver is unable to come due to illness, scheduled time off or a last minute emergency, we can arrange for a temporary substitute caregiver or if needed, a permanent replacement caregiver.

It is important to be aware that the caregivers from our agency are not nurses and cannot provide skilled nursing or medical services and can only provide non-medical care-giving and domestic services.

We only provide caregivers that we would be comfortable having in our own homes and caring for our loved ones. We understand how important it is that your caregiver be compatible with your unique needs and lifestyle. You also deserve the comfort, stability and trusting relationship that come with having consistency in your care providers.

Whether you use our agency for one day or for years to come, we want the experience to be so positive that you would gladly recommend us to your friends!

Types of Our Caregivers:

ready to help you and your loved one with a variety of daily activities

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)/ Home Health Aide (HHA)

CNAs and HHAs assist patients in their day-to-day activities including personal care (bathing, grooming, etc.), ambulation, nutrition, medications, toileting, health monitoring (i.e., temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respirations, etc.), and light housekeeping. They are certified caregivers who make observations of a patient’s condition for reporting purposes. They ensure that patients receive essential social and emotional support and provide vital information on patient conditions. They maintain their certification to provide assistance in personal care and activities of daily living.

Homemaker/Companion

A homemaker/companion serves a non-medical role in a patient’s life. Homemakers/Companions perform duties such as reminder services (medications, dates, routines), assisting with mobility, providing companionship, preparing meals and feeding, light housekeeping, laundry, shopping, escorting to appointments, organizing and reading mail, entertaining, and more.

TESTIMONIALS

The caregivers of HomeCare for Independent Living have been taking excellent care of my mother's needs for over a year and half. At 83, my mother lives alone since my father passed away, and she is beginning to have memory loss issues. Kathleen, the Owner, very patiently listens to our concerns and provides excellent care of my mother according to family's wishes. Kathleen always seems to be in touch with her caregivers, and calls and consults the family whenever an important issue comes up regarding our mother. Since both me and my brother are out of state, we both feel very much at ease having Kathleen manage my mother's medication, nutritional needs, social needs, personal hygiene, and general wellbeing. Kathleen's caregivers have all been exceptionally nice to my mother. Kathleen sincerely cares about my mother's wellbeing, and I highly recommend HomeCare for Independent Living for providing excellent care for seniors.

– R. Basco (mother resides in Belchertown, MA)

I have been working as a Nurse and Nurse Case Manager for 36 years. During that time, I have never met a more dedicated group of caregivers than those of HomeCare for Independent Living. They have met every challenge given to them, regarding the care of my patient and developed a team approach to meet the patient's every need. They have my highest recommendation and I look forward to using them in the future.

– Cynthia Bourbeau, RN, CRRN, CCM, CNLCP Belchertown, MA

My aunt, who had great difficulty walking, was well attended to by Kathleen and her staff at HomeCare for Independent Living. The twenty-four-hour reliable care they provided was done with gentle efficiency, cheerful conversation, lovingly performed in all regards. Whether doing personal care, giving her rides to a favorite grocery store, to doctor visits, or providing favorite foods for occasional treats, or helping her dress for her 100th Birthday Party, staff was sensitive to her needs and wishes! Once again, I thank HomeCare for Independent Living for the reliable care given my aunt. I knew she was in good hands.

– A.H., Williamstown, MA

Dear Kathleen, I want to thank you for all of your help, professionalism, concern, and most importantly, honesty when taking care of my 91-year-old cousin. Your actions and attention far exceeded my expectations. Caregivers like yours are hard to come by. The young ladies who took care of her around the clock were pleasant and very personable, to a point where they have become friends. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you have done for us. My family and my cousin thank you. Sincerely,

– Jeff H. Miller, (cousin resides in Northfield, MA)

We've been very pleased with the 24-hour care that our parents have received from Kathleen and the caregivers of HomeCare for Independent Living. She has been very responsive to our needs, always available to brainstorm solutions to challenges, and supportive of our requests to ensure the best care possible for our parents.

– K.D., Greenfield, MA