Caring for Caregivers: United Church Homes ‘Walks the Talk’ for Employees

United Church Homes (UCH), based in Marion, Ohio, is extending its reputation as a caregiver-friendly employer by reinforcing its commitment to supporting employees who balance their professional responsibilities with caregiving at home.

As part of this initiative, UCH is offering its NaviGuide services free of charge to its employees, providing personalized guidance and resources to help navigate the complexities of caregiving. UCH recognizes the challenges that come with balancing work and family caregiving responsibilities and is dedicated to fostering a workplace culture that values and supports team members in every aspect of their lives.

Through NaviGuide, UCH employees now have access to:
• Expert guidance to navigate caregiving challenges
• Personalized support to maintain work-life balance
• Resources & tools to make informed decisions for their loved ones
• Peace of mind, knowing they don’t have to do it alone

“Many of our employees are challenged in juggling their caregiving responsibilities at home with their engagement at work,” said Scott Slutz, UCH’s executive vice president of human resources and chief culture officer. We’ve found that supporting them with NaviGuide has provided much-needed relief and allows them to maintain a healthy and holistic balance that ultimately improves outcomes and mental health.”

Employees are already experiencing the benefits firsthand. “A significant number of employees have already used the service and have provided testimony that it has been a life-saver program,” said Kim Yoder, NaviGuide program director, “allowing them to get questions answered and services in place that have made a real difference in their work life and in their home life.”

NaviGuide is a service that offers expert support for individuals navigating the complexities of caregiving. For a typical fee of $99 per month, NaviGuide connects caregivers with personalized assistance, offering a wide range of resources to ease the burdens of caregiving. Services include expert guidance, decision-making tools, and ongoing support to help caregivers maintain a healthy work-life balance. Through this service, caregivers gain the peace of mind that they don’t have to go through the process alone.