Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service, Inc.

11/02/2026

🌟 MISSION MAKER MONDAY 🌟

It's time for another **Mission Maker Monday**, where we shine a spotlight on the generous supporters who help make SCHAS' mission possible!

👏 **This Week's Mission Maker Spotlight: Pugh CPAs

Pugh CPAs is an accounting and business advisory firm that started in Knoxville, Tennessee in 1969 and has since grown into a regional firm with global connections.

Through their longstanding generosity, Pugh CPAs has helped support SCHAS' Equitable Access Care Program (EACP), which removes financial barriers to in-home caregiving for individuals who might otherwise be unable to afford the care and assistance they need.

❤️ To the entire Pugh CPAsPugh CPAs team: THANK YOU! Your continued generosity and belief in our mission make a meaningful difference, not only for the individuals we serve but also for their families and loved ones.

We love you guy! ❤️

Want to be a Mission Maker? Visit www.schas.org/donate

10/31/2026

To be a caregiver, it's more than just a job. It really is a calling.
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10/31/2026

Happy Halloween!
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10/31/2026

This is very true!
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10/28/2026

Weekly Wednesday Client/Caregiver Story:
When I went to the client's home to do a re-eval, Ms. Brenda boasted about the amazing work that Becky her caregiver does. She expressed to me that things have been getting hard for her to do around the home. With Becky's care, she has been able to keep the house safe and clean. Becky has helped her with meals when she is there, and she can eat food that does not need to be microwaved. She has expressed that this makes her feel healthier. Not just the ability to eat real food, but the ability to live in a clean and safe environment.

10/26/2026

🌟 **MISSION MAKER MONDAY!** 🌟

❤️ **This Week's Mission Maker Spotlight: HealthStar Foundation!**

SCHAS of Hamblen County recently faced an unexpected $10,000 loss in funding for 2027, putting vital hours of subsidized in-home caregiving services at risk our Hamblen clients who depend on our support.

But our community is stepping up! 💪

Our dedicated Hamblen County Advisory Board and County Director, Penny McBride, are working to close this funding gap by reaching out to local businesses and community leaders who share our commitment to helping our neighbors age safely in place.

👏 **A HUGE THANK YOU to HealthStar Foundation** for answering the call with a generous donation! Your support will sponsor hours of in-home caregiving for clients who cannot afford the full cost of care but desperately need assistance to remain safe, healthy, and independent in their own homes.

❤️ **HealthStar Foundation, we love you guys!

Want to support SCHAS Hamblen? Visit schas.org/donate

10/25/2026

Excellent advice!
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10/22/2026

The Sandwich Generation - I think we can all relate!

Turning into a caregiver can be a difficult change, especially when...

10/21/2026

We are hiring a full-time Operations Support Specialist to support our Knox and Anderson County caregivers, clients and their families to coordinate services, maintain effective communication, and ensure continuity of care.

Core Duties & Responsibilities

Develop and maintain caregiver and client schedules.
Respond to caregiver call-outs, staffing shortages, and changing client needs.
Communicate with caregivers, clients, families, and staff.
Maintain accurate client and employee records in AxisCare.
Assist with caregiver interviews, onboarding, and training coordination.
Review duty sheets, travel time, and mileage for payroll processing.
Address client concerns, complaints, and service-related issues.
Support compliance documentation and daily office operations.
Coordinate staffing needs with other SCHAS offices.
Provide direct caregiver coverage when necessary and appropriate.
Weekend & On-Call Expectations

Participation in rotating weekend and after-hours on-call coverage is required. Responsibilities include responding to urgent scheduling needs, caregiver call-outs, and client concerns; coordinating replacement coverage; and communicating with supervisors as needed.

Interested? Visit www.schas.org/careers or email [email protected]

10/21/2026

Weekly Wednesday Client/Caregiver Story:

I have been with SCHAS for several years and have had the privilege of meeting many wonderful caregivers. One caregiver who has made a particularly meaningful impact on me is Kara W. She visits me on Friday mornings, and I truly look forward to her time with me each week.

After completing her regular routine, Kara began asking thoughtful questions about my life. Her genuine interest encouraged me to bring out old photographs that I had not looked at in many years. I have enjoyed sharing my stories with her, and it means so much to know that she truly listens and takes pleasure in hearing them.

I now look forward to each Friday and often spend the week thinking about what we will look through and talk about next. These visits have brought me a great deal of joy. Thank you, Kara, and thank you to SCHAS for all that you do.