GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE is committed to enhancing the professionalism and status of the professional Caregiver in the home care and long-term care fields. To that end, GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE offers a variety of programs geared toward elderly, senior, specialized disability and in-home Caregivers.

Read the following to view descriptions of current Caregiver and supportive care programs:

Caregivers' Companion

In an effort to encourage Caregiver communication and participation, GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE produces the national Caregivers' newsletter Caregivers' Companion. The newsletter is available three times a year during the months of March, July, and November. Customized issues of the publication are also available through your local Caregiver office and reflect relevant local Caregiver and home care news articles.

All Caregivers are invited and encouraged to submit news articles, share relevant personal experiences in home care as a Caregiver, put forward suggestions, provide feedback, and introduce discussion topics. This publication is available to all the GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE offices and allows the Caregivers a wonderful networking opportunity and greater participation in the process.

We are interested in what you have to say. To submit your feedback, questions, or suggestions, please call  (215) 402-0200  Ext: 114 or  (888) 777-7630  Ext: 114

For registered Caregivers, please contact your local home care office to receive the most recent issue of Caregivers' Companion.

Annual National Caregiver Award Program

The purpose of the GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE Annual Caregiver Award is to show recognition for outstanding accomplishments in home care by valued Caregivers. The award includes 10 categories handed out each year at the Fall Executive Committee meeting. Award recipients will receive a commemorative certificate and a $100.00 award.

The categories include:
In recognition of valued Caregivers, GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE has available optional health programs from AmeriPlan USA® and Nationwide Insurance. These discount supplemental health programs are administered independent of GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE and Caregiver participation is entirely optional. In addition to the two health programs, we have on the Caregiver section of the website, information on self-insurance providers listed by state.

• The Phoenix Award
• The Grapevine Award
• The Pinch Hitter Award
• The Angel Award
• The Monarch Award
• The Sirius Award
• The Eureka Award
• The Mentor Award
• The Bell Flower Award and
• The CAP Award

For additional information on how to participate please contact your local Caregiver office or call  (215) 402-0200  Ext: 114.

GSC STAFFING

At GSC STAFFING, we refer the best professionals to local health care providers who you know have a good reputation. We only work with the best because we respect your desire to give quality care and have meaningful work experiences.

At GSC STAFFING, you are the boss. You choose the hours that you want to work, select the schedule that best fits your lifestyle, and choose the location of your preference.

GSC STAFFING has some of the best rates available for professionals - the difference is our overhead; it's one of the lowest in the business, costing healthcare providers less and ensuring that you are paid more. Are you interested in being referred by GSC STAFFING? For additional information about GSC STAFFING, please click here.

Workshops and Educational Opportunities

As a service to our valued Caregivers, GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE, through Home Care Academy, has educational information geared toward the professional Caregiver.

For additional information on available resources, up-coming workshops, or educational opportunities, please contact your local Caregiver office. Most events are open to the public so family and friends are welcome to attend.

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Caregiver Program Updates

In a continued effort to serve a wide population in need of excellent home care services, GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE launched the Younger Adult Assistive Services Division in April 2005.

The result of doctoral research carried out by Dr. Kent. C. Griswold, former President of GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE, the division is aimed at referring Caregivers who provide quality and affordable home care services to persons living with disability.

To this end, GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE approached organizations affiliated with specific diseases or conditions in a collaborative effort to develop Caregiver certification programs. The certification program currently in development will offer Caregivers two levels of certification in various specialty areas.

Additional information on the certification program will be made available through your local offices.