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BARBERVoss Home Care BARBERVoss Home Care is the largest independently owned, non-franchise home care agency providing non-medical in home offerings for the Metro East Illinois counties of Madison, St. Clair and Monroe. Since opening six years ago, the founders and owners, Wes and Dona Barber and longtime friend Marsha Voss, have grown the agency into a leading provider of Alzheimer’s Care, Live In and 24 Hour care and traditional home care offerings such as companionship, personal care, transportation and homemaking. The agency has accomplished the following: Provided services to over 600 individuals and family in the Metro East Illinois area Received the Business Excellence Award from the Greater Belleville Area Chamber of Commerce Has become a leading supporter for the ALS Foundation, Walk for a Cure for Alzheimer’s and AgeSmart Community Resources Become a business employing over 100 local residents Became a Better Business Bureau Accredited Company BARBERVoss Home Care is licensed in the State of Illinois and is bonded and insured, as are all of our Home Care Aides. Our Aides and how they conduct themselves whether in someone’s home, a long term care community where we have clients or in public when with our clients makes a lasting impression on the communities we serve. As a result, referrals from our clients, their friends and their families are our largest source of new clients. Before we hire any Home Care Aides, we go through a very complete interview and screening process that includes: Registering their fingerprints with the Illinois Department of Public Health National background checks in all 50 states Pre-employment (and random) drug testing Review of their driving records We pride ourselves in being the employer of choice for Home Care Aides in Metro East Illinois. In order to attract and retain the best Aides available, we offer those who are eligible extensive benefits that include: Health insurance Annual performance bonuses Paid Time Off Mileage reimbursement Monthly cash bonuses Overtime pay and holiday pay Paid training BARBERVoss Home Care appreciates the faith you put in us and our employees to provide your loved ones with non-medical services wherever they call home. Our services include the following: Companion Care: Conversation & socialization Stimulating activities/arts & crafts Medication reminders Reading to the client Discussion of current & historical events Assistance with mail & correspondence Monitor diet Escort on walks Assistance with entertaining Care for houseplants Arrange for & accompany to appointments Homemaking Services: Light housekeeping in the major living areas of the client’s home including the client’s bathroom, bedroom, kitchen, and living room Menu planning & meal preparation Organizing & tidying rooms Laundry & ironing Assistance with pet care (small domestic animals only) Trash removal Change linens & make beds Personal Care: Dressing and grooming Bathing and Personal hygiene Toileting and continence care Walking assistance and transfers Safety from fall risks Transportation: To and from doctor appointments Shopping Drop off and pick up prescriptions Church, salon, senior events, family outings Thank you for considering BARBERVoss Home Care for providing you or your loved one with non-medical in home offerings. All clients will receive a free in home assessment by one of our Alzheimer’s Foundation of America trained Case Managers who will also become your primary contact to help you for as long as we are providing services.