Humanity Home Care Brings Humanity and Dignity to Clients

There is a big difference between a corporate medical setting and the comfort of one’s own home in the eyes of Faithalee Goclowski. She views the difference as a “cookie cutter” approach to care of those in need versus individualized personal care of clients in familiar surroundings. Wanting elderly people to “live out their lives with dignity and knowing they are loved,” Goclowski established Humanity Home Care, which celebrates its fourth anniversary in February. “Everybody has different needs. My staff will do whatever fits the needs of that client,” she said. “Our motto is ‘ Bring humanity back to the community,’” said Goclowski, director of the home care business based Waterbury. They also aim to bring smiles to their clients. She has a business partner, Trenice Mikita – in charge of HR and scheduling, and a fully vetted staff of 39 caring, compassionate people. “I do background checks on everyone. I vet them before they come into my home ( for an interview). That helps my clients with the level of trust. If I can have them inmy home the clients are comfortable having them in their home,” Goclowski said, adding that she also makes sure each person she hires is drawn to this work for the right reasons. “We want people who are compassionate and care,” she said. The Better Business Bureau- accredited Humanity Home Care offers a wide range of non- medical services including Personal Care, Companion Care, Home Maker, and Chores. Personal Care includes assistance with every day activities, among them bathing. It is the only service that requires touch between client and caregiver. Companion Care includes accompaniment to doctors’ appointments and running errands. Home making services are available twenty four hours a day, seven days a week and include meal planning and preparation, light housekeeping, laundry, and changing bed linens. For one client, who was hospitalized for a couple of months, the staff went to her house to clean out her refrigerator and make the house ready for her return. Goclowski meets with every client personally, in their own homes or in the hospital before they are discharged. She assesses each client’s needs and then hand- picks the specific, appropriate caregiver to pair with them. Generally, she tried very hard to maintain that pairing, although she has changed things up a bit during the Covid- 19 pandemic, pulling out of the home settings those of her staff that have other jobs at nursing homes or in hospitals to minimize the risk of potential coronavirus exposure to her clients. “We are all about accountability and consistency,” Goclowski said. For family members overwhelmed with the responsibilities of caring for an elderly parent Humanity Home Care also provides per diem services when they may need a day off or a vacation. Family members unable to care for parents can arrange for a full complement of services or for wellness checks. “We want them to focus on being family. Let us do the work,” Goclowski said. For more information, whether seeking services or employment, contact Humanity Home Care; call 203- 513- 8639, email info@ humanityhomecarellc.com, or visit the website at https:// humanityhomecarellc.com/.