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“My New Friend is such a wonderful company and has meant so much to so many people. I am just happy to be a part of it.”
~ My New Friend team member
My New Friend's reliable, honest and trained staff will work one on one in addressing the needs and providing carefully considered assistance for each individual person.
- Each caregiver is handpicked from many applicants. Everyone who comes to us does this work because it comes from the heart.
- We are about quality of life for both our clients and our staff. Our team enjoys an excellent industry wage.
- We conduct thorough background checks, including Criminal History Background and professional references. Through our hiring process we ensure a top team.
- We have ongoing training of our team members.
- Each client is unique as are the members of our team. A client may require special research and knowledge. We are a dynamic, creative and responsive team. We respond to the unique individual needs of each of our clients thereby facilitating a lasting relationship.
Kristina Callender, MSW, is Care Manager for My New Friend. Kristina has the personal, professional and academic background to work effectively with seniors and has enjoyed working with hundreds of aging adults in the Puget Sound area.
As a committed advocate for older adults Ms. Callender’s personal and educational background allows her to understand family dynamics and the
challenges associated with aging. Ms. Callender began her career in elder care began at age sixteen when she accepted a part-time position at a local retirement community. Academically, she pledged to serve the social needs of society and earned a Master of Social Work degree. Personally she cared for a grandmother who died from Alzheimer’s disease and a grandfather who survived cancer. Professionally she has worked as both a caregiver and supervisor for respite and long-term care programs. Kristina impacts many families as a home health medical social worker by educating patients and their families to access needed resources and navigate the long -term care system. Her past related work experience includes hospice, family caregiver support, life enrichment, recreation, alternative living arrangements, care planning, and advocacy. Kristina’s experience allows her to understand the complexities of living with and caring for persons living with a mental health condition, cognitive impairment, and/or mobility issues. Through balancing concerns Kristina is an expert problem solver, mediator, and dedicated advocate for seniors and persons living with a disability. By listening she will ensure she fully understands your issues and concerns, then advise you on your options allowing you to maintain control of the important decisions in your life.