In the realm of healthcare, few vocations offer the unique blend of compassion, expertise, and personal satisfaction that pediatric homecare nursing provides. Working with children and young adults in the comfort of their homes presents a unique set of challenges and rewards, making it a truly fulfilling career. 1. Building Meaningful Connections Pediatric homecare nurses … Read more
We are proud to announce Kendra Yanik as the recipient of Family First Homecare’s 2023 Caregiver of the Year award. In the dynamic realm of healthcare, where compassion meets proficiency, Kendra emerges as an extraordinary and selfless nurse dedicated to providing exceptional care that goes beyond the call of duty. About Kendra As a Critical … Read more
The holiday season is a time of joy, festivities, and togetherness, but for pediatric homecare nurses working with children, it can also present unique challenges. Balancing the excitement of the season with the responsibilities of caregiving requires a delicate touch and a keen understanding of holiday etiquette. We’ve rounded up the top ways to maintain holiday … Read more
In the world of healthcare, it’s often the stories and experiences that speak the loudest. We’ve gathered some of our top testimonials from families and nurses. These testimonials are more than just words; they are a testament to the highest level of service, care, and compassion that Family First offers. Our Families “I want to … Read more
Nursing is a career with many paths to follow, requiring a vast skillset. With all the different niches and nuances, it can be hard to feel confident in your skills when transitioning to a new area of nursing. It’s even more nerve-wracking when you are starting your first nursing job on your own after graduating. … Read more
With so many facets of healthcare, nurses have many options to choose from. Whether you are fresh out of nursing school or you are just looking to change things up, here are 3 reasons why you should choose pediatric homecare with Family First. Family Environment When you join our team, you join our family. We … Read more
You likely became a nurse because you love helping people. Unfortunately, nurses deal with burnout more often than not. 95% of nurses have reported feeling burnt out within the last three years, and 85% have experienced career fatigue. Maybe it’s time to change things up and reignite your love for nursing. Working outside of a … Read more
Pediatric homecare nurses have the privilege of providing one-on-one care and building relationships with their patients. It’s a nursing career that looks quite different than a typical healthcare facility job. We talked to our nurses to gather what it looks like to live a day in the life of a pediatric homecare nurse at Family … Read more
At Family First Homecare, our clinical team works from 4 major cornerstones: Family, Quality, Education, and Community. Each of these cornerstones drives our caregivers to extend the mission of Family First and provide high-quality care to each patient and family. Family Hence the name “Family First”, the families we serve are our number one priority. … Read more
Adepeju Dawodu, known around the office as Ade, is the recipient of the Family First Homecare 2022 Caregiver of the Year award. Ade has been a licensed practical nurse (LPN) with Family First since 2015, when she helped the first pediatric patient in the Sarasota office. She goes above and beyond and invests her heart … Read more