About SANITAS
With an aging population and increased support for independent living among Michigan’s Disabled population, long term care needs have never been so great in the tri county areas of Michigan. More than 25 years ago, Michigan’s citizens recognized this need and created Home and Community Based Services. The Personal Care Program, Homemaking and In-Home Respite programs that Home at Heart began to provide in July of 2006 evolved out of Medicaid funded Home and Community Based Services. By participating in these programs we are able to provide a fair wage to our employees and still practice our faith.
Our Caregivers
Sanitas goal is to provide the best possible service to our clients. To do that, we ensure we hire the best Caregivers and Companions. Our skilled Caregivers have a genuine desire to assist older adults. They are reliable, loyal and compassionate. Unique in the field of home care, our Caregiver turnover rate is very low. Most of our Caregivers have been with Sanitas for more than five years, and some for as long as twenty.
Potential Caregivers are carefully selected, screened, interviewed and trained including:
- MI State Background Check
- Federal Background Check if they have lived outside of MI within two years
- Three professional references
- Proof of certification and education
- Ongoing training is provided
Our Personal Care service focuses on helping you or your loved one maintain personal dignity and safety. Sanitas Client Care Coordinators assess each client to craft an individualized care plan that may include the following Personal Care services:
- Assistance with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting)
- Mobility assistance (transferring from bed, chair, vehicle, etc. and walking)
- Medication reminders
- Meal preparation and feeding
- Transportation to doctors and other appointments
- Grocery shopping and errands
- Laundry and linen change
- Light housekeeping
- Socializing and other activities
