I have been working at HealthStar for more than 9 years. I didn’t set out to work here that long, but I’m happy that it has turned out this way. I am part of a great team – we are so close it feels like a family. I enjoy working with some of the most caring and compassionate people around. We have a lot of fun in the office; we do all kinds of different activities from egg hunts to potlucks to office bingo. But best of all, I know that every day when I come to work, I can help someone who is in direct contact with our Clients. In my small way, through that connection, I’m helping someone remain in the community and receive quality care in the comfort of his or her own home.
On my most challenging and frustrating days, it is still fabulous to feel that all my hard work is helping someone who really needs and appreciates that help. Working here keeps my days in perspective – the challenges that I might face are trivial when compared to the challenges faced by someone who needs help just getting out of bed or making it to the store. I love to hear stories from our branch offices about the successes they experience with Clients and field staff; it is so touching to learn the different ways that we become like extended family, especially to long-term Clients. The knowledge that I can keep this all moving, and that I am a critical piece of the support team for these Clients, keeps me going through the toughest days! I never want to be the one who prevents someone from providing the best possible care to our Clients!
The best part about working at HealthStar is that I am surrounded by truly caring staff, who are motivated by Client successes, and who understand and appreciate what others around them are doing to accomplish the same goals. There is very little drama, which is extremely rare in an office environment! We are all focused on the task at hand, making sure that all the foundation work is in place so that our direct care staff can provide great care!
Our 24ECC program gives us all a common language when we feel we are not seeing eye to eye, or when days get hectic. We are good at supporting each other; we learn about each other and find ways to show our teammates that we care about them. It’s very common to hear people talking about their frustrations openly, both personal and work-related, or to hear teams discussing what could be done to improve processes and communication. We say a lot of Thank You’s, and we even try to sit together at lunch, so that we can take a few minutes together out of work mode, just to appreciate each other’s company.
I love it that when I walk in the door at work, I feel I’m in a safe place. I can rely on the support of others when I have a hard day, and I can lend my own strength and compassion when I see someone struggling. It is an awesome place to learn, grow, and even sometimes play, and I am pleased to say that I am still here, learning something new many times each day!
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-Beth Taylor
It Manager, HealthStar Home Health