Please click on the October 2020 ExpertCare Chronicle to see what is happening this month!
The Neighborhood House will be distributing boxes of produce for free to those in any community and any household regardless of income! Please see the Free Produce flyer for details on the pick-up location.
Please take a look at the SNAP September Update to ensure you are receiving the maximum benefit per household size. If you are not receiving the maximum benefits, additional benefits will be issued between September 20th-30th.
Caregiver of the month of September: Kimwonna Banks
Kimwonna has been providing excellent care with her consumers over the past year. ExpertCare hears nothing but positive feedback from all the families she cares for, which is why she’s being nominated by ExpertCare. She has built a great rapport with all of the families she works with and is always willing to pick up additional hours to accommodate her consumer’s needs. On multiple occasions, she has proven herself to be dependable and flexible. ExpertCare has recognized how she always has a positive and uplifting attitude whenever she calls the office. ExpertCare truly appreciates everything she does and is very proud to have her represent ExpertCare as a Caregiver. Thank you for your hard work and dedication in changing the lives of others.
Thank you for demonstrating ExpertCare’s core values of:
Helping People Succeed
Passion for Success
Can Do Attitude
IMPORTANT DEADLINE FOR COUNTY
YEAR END
County Year End is September 30, 2020 and they place strict deadlines on timesheet submissions.
Please submit all completed timesheets and mileage reports, not yet sent to us for payment, for your time worked through September 30th by Tuesday, October 6th at 8am.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation!
Please click on the September 2020 ExpertCare Chronicle to see what is happening this month!
The National Kidney Association of Michigan with Share Our Strength are hosting, Cooking Matters, with virtual grocery store tours, including tips on budget friendly and healthy foods.
The NKAM has also partnered with United Way to present FEAST, a series of virtual workshops aimed at parents with children from 0-12 to help manage picky eaters and mealtime tantrums, while also promoting positive eating habits.
Please see below for information regarding the MI Mask Aid effort:
The MI Mask Aid effort is a partnership between MDHHS, Ford Motor Company, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Michigan Coronavirus Task Force on Racial Disparities chaired by Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II to distribute 4 million free masks to vulnerable populations in Michigan who may not be able to afford them.
Low-income residents, seniors, schools, and homeless shelters will benefit from the MI Mask Aid partnership that is part of the Mask Up Michigan campaign. The effort also is intended to assist minority populations in Michigan who has been adversely affected by COVID-19 due to disparities in health care.
Anyone interested in receiving a free mask contact their local Community Action Agency or MDHHS office, or call the COVID-19 Hotline at 1-888-535-6136. Please note that availability may vary by location.
Caregiver of the month of August: Darlisha Parham
Over the past year, Darlisha has been a dependable caregiver with ExpertCare. She has been providing care for one of our families for the entire duration of her employment. She is being nominated by ExpertCare internal staff because of the way she handled a challenging situation. Darlisha was able to handle this situation with strength and control, which inspired our internal staff members. Being a caregiver requires patience, understanding and using your emotional intelligence, all of which Darlisha has proven she can do. ExpertCare truly appreciates everything she does and is very proud to have her represent ExpertCare in the field. Thank you for your hard work and dedication in changing the lives of others.
Thank you for demonstrating ExpertCare’s core values of:
Helping People Succeed
Passion for Success
Can Do Attitude
Please click on the August 2020 ExpertCare Chronicle to see what is happening this month!
