February 2006
Caregiver Spotlight
Mary Geans & Shirley Hayes

Mary and Shirley are both long term employees of Chicagoland Caregivers and have worked as live-in caregivers for several clients. We rotate two caregivers on live-in cases (one caregiver works during the week and the other works over the weekend). Mary and Shirley work as a team for one of our live-in clients.

Mary
How long have you worked for Chicagoland Caregivers?
I have worked for Chicagoland Caregivers for 3 years and 5 months. I have recently been caring for the same client for the last 8 months.

What did you do prior to working with Chicagoland Caregivers?
Before working for Chiccagoland Caregivers, I worked for a different caregiving agency and before that I was a custodian for the Board of Education for 6 years. I developed an interest in caregiving after helping out with care for a family member.

What do you like most about working for Chicagoland Caregivers?
I enjoy talking with the clients and hearing about their experiences. I find caregiving very inspirational and helping other brings me joy. I do find it difficult to see clients who are alone and challenged by medical conditions.

Shirley
Shirley is just two months shy of working for Chicagoland Caregivers for 4 years! We appreciate her reliability and caring disposition.

How long have you worked for Chicagoland Caregivers?
I have worked for Chicagoland Caregivers for 3 years and 10 months, and have been with the same client for the last 11 months, as a live-in caregiver.

What did you do prior to working with Chicagoland Caregivers?
Before working for Chicagoland Caregivers, I worked in a department store, a factory and then for other caregiving agencies.

What do you like most about working for Chicagoland Caregivers?
I love taking care of others and feel that there is a lot to learn from the elderly, as they are the backbone of society.

What do you find to be most difficult about caregiving?
I find it most difficult to care for clients who are in pain and know there is nothing that can be done to improve their situation.

What do you like to do in your spare time?
I like to relax and spend time with my family and friends. I also enjoy volunteering and doing charity work. When I retire, I would like to travel and spend more time volunteering.

Thank you Mary & Shirley for all of your hard work and dedication over the years!!!!!!

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