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Our office is located at 42 Main Street, on the Green in New Milford, CT. Hours of operation are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. After business hours our "on-call" staff member may be reached using our answering service to address questions, comments, concerns and any problems which may arise.
Our office is closed on major holidays; however, the "on-call" staff member is available 24-hours a day, seven days a week through our answering service. You may call the main office number (860) 354-7698, and the answering service will take your message. The message will be delivered to our on-call person who will then return your call.
We are available to assist you and your loved ones at 3 convenient locations:
NewMilford, CT (860) 354-7698
Sharon, CT (860) 364-5799
Westport, CT (203) 277-0303
Fill out our online form and let us contact you!
Our office staff includes:
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President:
CFO/Office Manager:
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Michael P. Gold
Roger V. Arguello
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Director of Administrative Services/
Human Resources:
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Linda Fecko
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Home Care Specialist:
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Linda Van Wattum
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On-call personnel:
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Linda Fecko
Linda Van Wattum
Sandy Evans
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Geriatric Care Manager: Lois A. Morrissey, BSN, RN, C.
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Services Provided:
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Geriatric Care Manager - Lois A. Morrissey, BSN, RN, C.
CT Registered Nurses
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CT Licensed Practical Nurses
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CT Certified Nurses Aides
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Personal Care Attendants
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Homemakers
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Companions
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Sitters
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Duties of a Professional Nurse:
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Providing individual client care including assessment, care planning with client and family, direct implementation of care and evaluation
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Providing teaching for client and family regarding disease, use of equipment and supplies
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Monitoring client's condition advising physician and family of any changes in status
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Maintaining supplies and equipment for safe and optimal functioning
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Integrating care with other appropriate health services
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Providing referrals when needed and/or when requested
Duties of our para-professionals:
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Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's)
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Assistance with Dressing
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Hygiene assistance including showering, bathing, skin care with lotion, shampoo, teeth and denture care
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Meal Planning, preparing and serving
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Monitor client's activities ensuring safety
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Transportation/Escort to doctor's visits, shopping, and errands - grocery store, pharmacy
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Remind client to take self-administered medications
- Keeping family informed of client's needs and/or changes in condition
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Engaging client in conversation and activities of interest promoting mental alertness
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Assistance with transfers to and from bed, chair, wheelchair, commode, and toilet
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Ambulating assistance for safety with wheelchair, cane, crutches, or standby monitoring
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Monitoring and recording food and fluid intake, elimination, bowel movements, urine output and body weight.
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Experience Providing Services:
GeronNursing & Respite Care, Inc. was incorporated in 1988. We have had over 20 years of experience providing all levels of skilled caregivers to clients in private homes, hospitals, assisted living and nursing homes in the greater Litchfield, Fairfield and New Haven Counties of Connecticut. From hospice or end of life care to providing companionship, GeronNursing & Respite Care, Inc. has established a reputation for providing qualified, professional personnel to meet the needs of the clients in our community.
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Company and Leadership Qualifications:
GeronNursing & Respite Care, Inc. is: registered with the CT Department of Labor, registered with the State of CT, Dept of Consumer Protection, a member of the Better Business Bureau, a member of the Chamber of Commerce in New Milford, and fully bonded and insured. Michael P. Gold, President is a Cum Laude graduate of Western Connecticut State University with a BA in Psychology. Roger V. Arguello, CFO is also a graduate of Western Connecticut State University with a BA in Accounting. Lois Morrissey, the Geriatric Care Manager, holds the following degrees and certifications: BS in Nursing, Certified Gerontological Nurse, and is a Geriatric Care Manager.
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