Becoming a Professional Care Associate

This Site is an information portal dedicated to the promotion of Foster Care for Seniors and the Community Initiatives we are involved in

We will continue to post information and update this site so that prospective and current Professional Care Associates are kept up-todate on matters relevant to their interest and commitment in caring for seniors in their home.

Professional Care Associates are individuals or families who are committed to 'fostering' a senior (or two) in their family home.

Please do not hesitate to contact Jim Scott at info@serenitycare.ca if you have any further questions regarding this opportunity.























Wednesday, October 29, 2008

The Hiring Process

Introduction:
With our level of expertise in alternative family care, Serenity Care for Seniors Inc. is positioned as the GLOBAL LEADER in "Fostering Seniors" through the development of alternative family care homes in communities where there are seniors.

We offer a dynamic and exciting LIFESTYLE and CAREER opportunity to individuals & families who are interested, committed, and agree to 'foster' one (maximum two) seniors in their home...Because you Care!

You can join our network of Professional Care Associates (Caregivers) and develop an Alternative Family Care Home where you can become Certified to 'Foster' seniors in your home (an opportunity to earn an income whether you stay home or work outside of the family home). Once you have been qualified as a Professional Care Associate you can earn between $1,000.00 and $2,500.00 per month (per senior - when they are placed in your home).

Becoming a Professional Care Associate:
There has been a lot of detail, expertise, resources and care invested in developing our "Fostering Seniors" program which supports individuals & families to become Professional Care Associates.

> You get an opportunity to learn more about us at our corporate website (http://www.serenitycare.ca/)
> As part of our hiring, orientation and in-service training commitment to you, you will receive:

* An overview further explaining our "Fostering Seniors" program
* Answers to any questions you have about "Fostering Seniors"
* All the hiring forms and documents you will require (Phase 1, 2 & 3 & file documents)
* Pre-Service Orientation Information
* A Service Agreement
* A Certification
* Our reporting protocols, forms, etc
* General Procedural Guidelines for Safety (Seniors and Caregivers)
* Quality Assurance Protocols
* In-Service Training (Personal & Professional Development)
* Access to industry partners (i.e., ACN, Arbonne International, Pre-Paid Legal, etc)

The response to this opportunity has been tremendous. We are expanding our "Fostering Seniors" program and continue to hire individuals & families interested in 'fostering' a senior.

A Seven-Step Process:
Each applicant is required to participate in a thorough 7-step screening & hiring process which includes orientation...designed to equip prospective Professional Care Associates with the knowledge to consider this as a LIFESTYLE and CAREER opportunity:

Step 1:
Send an e-mail to info@serenitycare.ca outlining your interest in "Fostering" a senior in your home.

Step 2:
At your request, we will send you an Information/Application package via e-mail (or mail) to your attention. This will also include a "Letter of Interest" Form that we expect you will return to us to confirm your interest.

Please Note: There is a nominal administrative fee to process the Application and all the following important documents. We believe this is a very nominal investment in your future as you: (a) pursue a CAREER opportunity to care for a senior (or two) in your home, (b) earn an income (and still work outside as well), and (c) enhance your LIFESTYLE by giving back to our aging population through this exciting opportunity.

The administration fee is $99.00 (you will receive your own copy of the "How to Foster" Guide). Please attach your cheque to registration form that we will supply you with and mail back to our address. This is a one-time fee. This is a one-time administration fee and non-refundable.

Cheques payable to: Serenity Care for Seniors Inc.

Note: You will be issued with an official receipt for the administrative
fee which is tax- deductible.

Step 3:
We will open a file for you once we have received the "Letter of Interest" Form and the Administrative Fee. We will start your file once we receive your Application. Once we receive your Application, we will contact you to discuss moving forward in the hiring process.

Note: You can send your resume to us before you send your Application, or you can send it along with the Application (via e-mail or mail).

Step 4:
A representative of Serenity Care for Seniors Inc. is assigned to work with you to help you complete the hiring process:

Phase 1: Application, Criminal Reccord Check(s), Medical, References, etc.

Phase: Family Profile Assessment.

Phase: Hamily Home Assessment.

Introduction, Interview and Followup Meetings are scheduled as required.

Step 5:
Once the Phase 1, 2 & 3 documents have been completed all other hiring related documentation is reviewed and signed off. Once the file documentation is complete, orientation is discussed and scheduled.

Step 6:
Once the orientation is completed, the prospective Professional Care Associate (and all the necessary file documentation is complete as per Step 5) can then receive a copy of the Service Agreement. Once the Service Agreement is signed & dated by all parties, a Certificate is awarded to the individual(s) and they are invited as Professional Care Associate(s) into our Network.

Step 7:
A start-up date is established so that Serenity Care for Seniors Inc. and the Professional Care Associate can start to consider referral options.

Note: It is imperative that all of the hiring documentation is complete and up-to-date as the Applicant moves through each of the Phases. The length of the hiring process is dependent upon the individuals level of interest, time commitment, scheduling, etc.




The "Professional Associate Care Associate Network"

Many individuals & families are recognizing that "Fostering Seniors" can 'enrich' their lives as much as the seniors they will care for. This is a great LIFESTYLE and CAREER opportunity, especially when an appropriate match can be made between the Professional Care Associate (Fostering Family) and the Senior(s).

Once Professional Care Associates have been approved/Certified to "Foster Seniors" in their family home, they are eligible to join PCAN (Professional Care Associate Network). This is a Global Network dedicated to supporting Professional Care Associates care for seniors as part of their LIFESTYLE and CAREER.

The Network is comprised of two distinct groups:

(1) Members (Free membership - included in initial Administration Fee) :

Professional Care Associates

(2) Associate-Members ($25.00 Annual Fee):

Regional team members, staff, consultants, people thinking about "Fostering Seniors," individuals, friends, colleagues, seniors, families, professionals, community groups, organizations, business, government, and the community-at-large who support our vision and remain committed to helping us "Change the way we care for seniors long-term."

Our Network continues to explode with interest from folks around the Globe. Our Network is a viable, sustainable coalition of Members/Associate Members where we share a similar voice in the reform of traditional long-term care for seniors.

Members and Associate-Members share our vision as the GLOBAL LEADER in "Fostering Seniors through the development of alternative family care homes in communities around the Globe." Everyone agrees that our program is inspiring, exciting, and a mandatory program as a long-term care solution for seniors.

Join us and share your voice! Send your thoughts, ideas, opinions and recommendations to info@serenitycare.ca.

The louder and stronger our voice, the greater success we will have towards making a SOCIAL IMPACT in "Changing how we care for seniors long-term."

Our focus on "Fostering Seniors" is a viable, affordable and familial-focused long-term care solution which will become the essential back-bone in long-term care.

Thank you for joining with us.


Jim Scott
Founder

Monday, September 29, 2008

Global Vision

We specialize in and are developing the Concept of "Fostering Seniors through the development of alternative family care homes in communities around the Globe."


Jim Scott
Founder

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Websites

Over the next several days you will see some updates to our website infrastructure which we believe will make 'surfing' our sites more interesting and user-friendly.

We certainly appreciate the feedback we have received from our viewers regarding our websites and continue to include these in our website infrastructure updates.

Thanks for your interest in helping us to "Change the way we care for seniors long-term."

Jim Scott

Saturday, August 9, 2008

"Nuts & Bolts"

You will be pleased to know that we have added a "Nuts & Bolts" section on this site which will be designed to answer questions specific to your experience of "Fostering Seniors." We often get questions from prospective and new caregivers asking for more information about the experience of "Fostering Seniors" as they develop their home to accommodate the care of 1 or 2 seniors.

Our Nuts & Bolts" section will be designed to promote communication within the Network, to empower fostering families to e-mail us asking important questions that might not have already been asked (and responsed to in a timely fashion). These questions, and their responses, are relevant and are posted so that they are available to our entire Network.

When sending your questions address them to Jim, at: info@serenitycare.ca. Your question, and our response, will be posted on the site.


"Working continously to support our Professional Care Associates"
A special thank-you goes out to Rayana for her inspiration.
Jim Scott

Thankyou

As our Professional Care Associate Network expands Serenity Care for Seniors Inc. is receiving widespread recognition and is quickly becoming a household name.

I would personally like to thank each and every person/family member who has opened their 'homes and their hearts' in considering caring for a senior in their home. Your experiences, commitment, and exemplary care for the senior(s) in your home sets the standard and allows us to expand this level of care for seniors.

As I travel across Ontario (and beyond) meeting families the sense of community is growing tremendously. As our Professional Care Associate Network grows so does our Corporate Management Team. We are conscious and sensitive to our ability to manage our growth and take every effort to ensure that our Professional Care Associate Network feel supported and a significant part of our TEAM.

"Changing the way we care for seniors long-term."
Jim Scott

http://www.serenitycare.ca

Sunday, August 3, 2008

Recognition from other Social Entrepreneurs

Serenity Care for Seniors Inc. continues to receive 'recognition' from other Social Entrepreneurs where the belief is that our program is "INSPIRING" as a social purpose business enterprise, and:

> Is a great new idea;

> Is very unique & creative program for seniors;

> Has been engineered with entrepreneurial quality;

> Is making, and will continue to make, a social impact;

> Is built upon a strong foundation of professionalism, standards and ethics."


These qualities drive our commitment to create improved outcomes for seniors...


"Changing the way we care for seniors long-term."

Jim Scott

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Quote for the Day


"Life has no limitations, except the ones you make."

-Les Brown


Media Attention

Our first of many MEDIA ARTICLES. On Saturday July 26, 2008 an article was written about our senior care program in the St. Catherines Standard.

As a result, we have had a number of phones calls from individuals & families who are interested in 'fostering' a senior in their home.

Thanks Linda for the article. It was well-written and right on!

Jim Scott

Monday, July 21, 2008

Tremendous Response

The response to our alternative family care program for seniors
has been tremendous. We have developed this level of familal care for seniors as a social purpose business enterprise.

Don't take it from us. The response from within and outside of the
senior care industry confirms what we envisioned over 18 months
ago.

Want to know what people are saying about our great "Fostering Seniors" Program:


"This is a brilliant concept"
"The time is definitely right for this care model"
"What a difference it makes in the way seniors are cared for
long-term"
"I do not want to put my parents into a large, senior's residence,
but I would definitely consider them for one of your alternative
family care ™ homes"
"I have had seniors who I would have referred to your program.
In fact, I have had caregivers who would be great at caring for
seniors in their home"
"I just had a chance to review your website and WOW! This is
amazing and what a great opp. for many"
"This is too good to be true"
Thank you for your interest and your support. Our Network continues
to expand thanks to those who share our vision and commitment in
"changing the way we care for seniors long-term."
Jim Scott

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Enriching Lives


At Serenity Care for Seniors Inc. we believe we are in the business of "Enriching Lives." Enriching the lives of seniors, their family, our fostering families, our regional team members, other professionals, and the community-at-large.

Last month in Ontario we recognized June (08) as 'seniors month.' At Serenity Care for Seniors Inc. we believe that every month is seniors month. In fact, we believe that we should celebrate each other every day. How many times do you feel you have been 'overlooked?' How many times do you feel you have 'overlooked' someone else? Moreover, how much do you think our aging population gets 'overlooked?'

Starting August 01, 2008 we empower and challenge each and every one of our Professional Care Associate Network Members to promote our alternative family care program for seniors
to their colleagues, family & friends, and the community-at-large. If each of us does our part then we are closer to (a) not overlooking those who need our care and (b) enriching more lives
in our community.
Join us in "changing the way we care for seniors long-term."

Jim Scott




Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Long Term Care

In recent days long term care has been subject to much criticism in a number of communities. With limited alternatives for seniors (until now), it is unfortunate that such a needed long-term care community is 'coloured' across the spectrum. The principals at Serenity Care for Seniors Inc. support the advocates, and the critics, to improve the quality of care for seniors in the long-term care community.

The time for our alternative family care program for seniors has come. We are solution-focused and excited about supporting the long-term care community, its advocates, and its critics, in being able to provide another solution to (what some may call) the senior care crisis.

The response to our alternative family care service has been tremendous. Serenity Care for Seniors Inc. is positioned to provide alternative family care for seniors, advocate for improved outcomes in long-term care communities for seniors, and expand our Professional Care Associate Network in 'raising our voice' about this practicial, viable and make-sense program for seniors.

We have spoken to many individuals, seniors, families and profesisonals in and outside of the senior care industry. Each and every time our alternative family care program is acknowledged as a great solution for seniors as they consider their long-term care options.

Further more, our alternative family care service is also available to those seniors currently residing in long-term care, who may be interested and in a position to consider an alternative family care environment that may be more conducive to their individual needs.

Join us in working to "change the way we care for seniors long-term."
Jim Scott

Sunday, July 6, 2008

Benefits of joining the Professional Care Associate Network

As a Member you can:

> Have access to information pertaining to training & development
opportunities in the exciting & growing senior care industry.

> Have access to information pertaining to career opportunities in
the exciting & growing senior care industry.

> Be acknowledged as a social change maker in supporting alternative
family care for seniors in your Community, as well as in advocating
for change in long-term care for seniors.

> Receive a copy of our PCAN Newsletter(s).

> Stay up-todate on our 'continuum of care' through the development
of more exciting & unique programs & services.

> Network with other members within the Network.

> Have access to discounts & savings on products & services from our
Business Members (Featuring Business Products & Services each
month).

> Have access to information about aging, anti-aging, health,
wellness & beauy.

> Have access to information about IT and Technology as it pertains
to our members, the health and senior care communities.

> Receive information about conferences and events specific to our
Organization, the community, and the senior care industry.


We continue to bring even more benefits to our members as
our Network expands into new Communities.

Jim Scott

http://www.serenitycare.ca

The Organization

Serenity Care for Seniors Inc. was founded to bring alternative solutions to seniors as they consider their long-term care options.

Serenity care for Seniors Inc. is positioned as the Global Leader by "Fostering Seniors" through the development of alternative family care homes, helping seniors take action through planning, transition and prevention; improving their odds for healthy aging and longevity.

We have over 25 years experience in the development and management of alternative family care environments.


Jim Scott

http://www.serenitycare.ca

Friday, July 4, 2008

Foster Families Giving Back

Serenity Care is causing quite a stir as a new "Fostering Seniors" Program in serving seniors through alternative family care. Most people may not be aware that our society has served children in various capacties for over 100 years. We believe that we have not given our aging popluation the same care privileges...until now!

Individuals & families are 'totally impressed' that they have the opportunity through us to 'foster' seniors, receive training and compensation, and give back to our aging population.

Spread the good word...great families wanted to help us expand our services in the provision of alternative family care for seniors ("Fostering Seniors" at its best).

You will be familiar with 'foster care for children.' Our program is similar in concept, but it is for seniors. We have coined it 'alternative family care' but most people recognize it as 'Fostering Seniors." Call it what you want - join us in creating a 'revolution' in the way we care for seniors long-term.

Jim Scott

http://www.serenitycare.ca

Fostering Seniors

Imagine a new way to serve seniors long-term. Join our 'revolution' in changing how we care for seniors long-term through our "Fostering Seniors" Program.

We are the Global Leaders in "Fostering Seniors through the development of alternative family care homes in communities around the Globe." Our Professional Care Associate Network is expanding...we would love to hear from you regarding our unique and exciting program concept.

Jim Scott


http://www.serenitycare.ca