​Meet the Founders

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Shannon Rapp, Co-Founder
Vice President Countryside Chamber of Commerce
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"Before starting BlueSky Home Care & Transportation, I had a wonderful 38-year career in management with Dominick’s Finer Foods. While working there I became friendly with an older gentleman named George who had just lost his wife of 65 years. George and I became very good friends and I soon realized just how lonely his days were. He was in great health but lacked companionship after the death of his beloved wife. At one point George broke his ankle and since I lived nearby his family, reached out to see who could help George with the activities of daily living. All of a sudden, a light bulb went off! Are there people who do this kind of thing?

​After doing research I discovered a huge need for this kind of service. Not only did I help George, but with my business partner, we founded BlueSky to assist other individuals. I am very passionate about our services and the difference we make in our client’s lives. 

I have resided in the area for 45 years, am a member of the Home Care Association of America, and a member of Aging Well in Countryside. It is a privilege to serve you and I look forward to providing you with an exceptional home care experience."

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Terri Grant, Co-Founder

​"I’m Terri Grant, the co-founder and Manager of BlueSky Home Care & Transportation, before opening BlueSky my professional experience had been in the area of financial services, but I didn’t find it rewarding. So, I was on a search to find a career to fulfill my passion for helping people in a way that would positively impact my community.

The result ended up being BlueSky Home Care and Transportation.  Our goal was to build a client centered company that offered excellent and affordable home care to individuals and families and in the process, help brighten each one of their days. With the support and commitment of our dedicated employees I can say with pride that we have done this! 

​Since our office opened in 2011, I have come to understand even better what an amazing service we are able to provide. When a client says to me, "You don’t know what burden you’ve lifted off my shoulders," it just reinforces the knowledge that I made the right decision and that we are making a significant impact in the lives of our clients."

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Our Caregivers

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At the heart of our success is the extraordinary team of caregivers that are employed directly by BlueSky Home Care and Transportation. We understand that trying to find the right person to come into your home to care for you or your family can be stressful and overwhelming.  It is our goal to ensure that you or your loved one are in safe, caring and capable hands.  At BlueSky, we only employ individuals who maintain the high standard of qualifications we require and can capably pass our 7-step screening process.​

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Crystal

Emily

Lena

Maria

Sarah

Sharone

Caregiver Qualifications
Here are some of the best qualifications every Caregiver should have:

• Compassion. When someone has compassion for another, they acknowledge what the person is going through.
• Patience.  Those who provide home care to others need to be patient.  Being patient means that the person understands that there may be changes in plans, things may not go as quickly as planned, and there may be a little hesitation at times on the part of the person receiving care.
• Dependability. Those who need home care don’t usually just need it occasionally.  Rather it is on a regular basis, so it is imperative that a caregiver be dependable and show up to provide the care that the person needs and is counting on.
• Trustworthiness. Caregivers are often in a position that will allow then to have access to the possessions of the person they are caring for.  It is crucial that the caregiver be trustworthy and will not break that trust by taking advantage of the person they are caring for.
• Attentiveness.  It is important when providing home care that the caregiver is attentive to the needs and changes that are taking place.  By being attentive, the caregiver, will notice when there are emotional or physical changes in the person they are caring for.

​Our experienced caregivers have the following skills:

• An understanding of different clients’ needs
• The specific skills to be of service
• The ability to function well in a home setting
• An understanding of how to manage the day-to-day responsibilities of home
• An understanding of the importance of home safety
• Communication skills to interact with clients
• Confidence in their ability to get the job done
• A commitment to 100% client satisfaction

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Our caregivers have certifications and documented experience, along with a commitment to continuing education:

Caregiver Screening, Training and Evaluation