When I get up and get ready for the day, I always put on my JoyCARE name badge. You have heard it said that dynamite comes in small packages. Well, my badge is quite small in size, but the conversation it often ignites is quite powerful. Whether it is at a grocery store, a bank, or a community event, people often are intrigued by this little badge and want to know what JoyCARE is all about.
Recently, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to sit down and talk with one of our clients, Mr. Jim Pierce. Mr. Pierce is a highly successful and accomplished businessman. I asked him how he would describe JoyCARE. Here is his answer. “JoyCARE is a different type of service. Your service is you and each of your team members that make up JoyCARE. You have a good company, and I have never heard a derogatory word about you or anyone on your team. People know you, and they like you. You and your team present yourselves well, and that is important. Each team member has a great personality, and they genuinely care. They are always willing to do whatever it takes to help me do my best. They are always supportive of me.”
The heart of JoyCARE is each individual team member and their unique personality, presentation, and perspective that they bring into the lives of those we have the opportunity to work with on a regular basis. The relationships formed with our clients as we work with them to meet their personal goals is one of the hallmarks of our service.
JoyCARE services provided:
Life Skills
Feeding
Grooming (taking care of nails and hair, applying makeup, and maintaining proper oral care)
Dressing tasks
Educating clients in safety
Light cooking
Managing home tasks
Promotion of an Active Lifestyle
Encouraging clients to get up and be active
Taking clients on walks
Gentle exercises
Engaging clients in activities to encourage movement
Planting flowers and simple gardening
Mental Alertness
Playing cards and using activities to help increase attention, concentration, problem solving, alertness, sequencing, and memory
Engaging in games to stimulate thought processes and provide interaction with others
Helping clients adjust to their current living environment
Companionship
Assisting with letter writing
Reading books, magazines, etc.
Listening and engaging client in meaningful conversation
Reminiscing
Improving self- esteem through crafts and hobbies
Organization
Eliminating clutter to reduce tripping hazard
Sorting and filing mail
Managing trash and throwing away junk mail
Writing appointments on calendar
Organizing closets and drawers
Education
Education with emphasis on fall prevention
Education including ways to simplify tasks and conserve energy
JoyCARE, Inc. is unique because we offer the benefits of skilled individuals who provide attention and services that maximize the independence and safety of our clients. Every session is individualized to help each client meet his or her personal goals. JoyCARE, Inc. strives to keep clients as active and mentally alert as possible. While we are not a therapy service, we are much more than a traditional sitter service. JoyCARE, Inc. can help maintain the emotional well-being of our clients and help improve quality of life
I am a licensed and registered Occupational Therapist with more than fifteen years’ experience treating the geriatric population. Upon graduation from the University of Mississippi Medical Center, I began my career at Methodist Rehabilitation Center where I gained experience treating victims of strokes and brain injuries, orthopedic surgery cases with emphasis on hip and knee replacements, amputees, and clients with generalized weakness.
Following my tenure at MRC, I found my true passion caring for the geriatric population in various assisted living facilities. I have served as an Occupational Therapist and a Director of Rehabilitation Services. I am committed to providing quality, individualized care that enhances the lives of those I serve.
A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22
Could you or someone you know benefit from JoyCARE?
Please call Jennifer Joy Bird at (601) 573-6344 for more information.
