Throughout the past year, during times of unpredictability due to COVID-19, Bayshore Healthcare has continued touching the lives of its clients and employees.
With services like home healthcare, patient assistance programs, insurer and employer services, and government healthcare services, Bayshore is an example of how a company has come together as an organization to support one another.
“We’re still out here doing what everyone else is doing, just not in an institution-type setting. We’re hitting the pavement on the streets,” says Kathleen Shimkoff, human resources coordinator for Bayshore Healthcare.
There have been many adjustments since last year, and Bayshore is proud to be a driving force for continuous education for their staff and clients.
“Our staff has been amazing and willing to go above and beyond for our organization and the people we touch daily, providing comfort and reassurance in uncertain times,” Shimkoff beams.
A supportive team
Since 1966, Bayshore has provided customized care plans and solutions that allow their clients to remain in the comfort of their own homes and continues to provide independence for their clients.
When COVID-19 created adversity for clients who needed extra assistance, many businesses were hesitant to step forward, creating difficulties for patients unable to care for themselves in a time already stressed with isolation.
“During the pandemic, Bayshore has remained a positive and stable presence in our client’s homes, which has enabled them to remain at home longer or return home from a hospital setting,” says Andrea Barnes, area director of Bayshore Thunder Bay.
Andrea, an RN, who has worked in the field as a nurse-understands the challenges as well as the needs of the field staff.
"I am proud to be a part of this team and learn from an organization that prides itself as being a leader in healthcare,"
Committed to clients and staff
As Bayshore continues to provide services allowing people to re-establish their independence, they are also prioritizing their staff and the frontline workers making their services possible.
With their willingness to continue working through the ongoing changes, Bayshore has given more recognition to their staff than ever before.
A Bayshore client is always turning to Bayshore first when they are in need of homecare.
"Bayshore provides unparalleled sensitivity to client needs in a truly positive focused manner that makes all of their clients feel immediate trust during what may be very stressful circumstances," states the client.
"Making our employees feel heard and giving them their needed time to reflect and decompress is of the utmost importance and viewing our organization as a community allows our staff to grow individually in their careers. As long as Bayshore can support our staff during times of need or celebration, our staff will continue to provide five-star healthcare,” Barnes says about Bayshore’s prioritization of their staff and healthcare workers.
Not only is Bayshore committed to their clients, but the wellness of frontline workers is also a top priority.
Moving forward together
Bayshore has adapted and continues to grow, prioritizing the community and relationships with clients and staff.
“Community healthcare workers are committed to community and the ongoing care and relationships with our clients,” Shimkoff says.
While the struggles associated with navigating a changing lifestyle during COVID-19 are ongoing, Bayshore was and continues to be, the helping hand to anyone requiring a support team.
Learn more about Bayshore HealthCare and what services they offer by visiting the Bayshore HealthCare website.
