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The Benefits of SteadyCare for Overnight Staff and Administrators

Overnight shifts are tough for any employee. But group home direct service providers (DSPs) face unique challenges.

The major one? Staying awake and alert during long periods of quiet and downtime.

And it’s not just DSPs. Group home administrators and managers have their challenges, too. They struggle to monitor staff attendance and awake status across multiple locations—especially during overnight shifts
when most are out of the office and unable to provide immediate support.

Some of these same administrators still rely on old-fashioned tactics like conducting their own check-in calls
and surprise “nocturnal audits” to ensure staff are awake and alert throughout their shifts. 

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It’s Softball Season!

Author: Yvonne Zani Wightman

May 2017. The SteadyCare Owls women’s softball team has been gathering each year for some friendly softball competition with other local softball teams. An opportunity for women with similar interests and backgrounds to get together, the solicitation for players went out to former teammates, colleagues, and online bulletin boards. Continue reading It’s Softball Season!

SteadyCare Steps Out for Diabetes in October 2017

StepOut-25-WalkSteadyCare has committed to walk and raise money for the American Diabetes Association, for our third year in the Step Out Walk on Boston Common on October 21, 2017.

The Boston Step Out is a one-day signature fundraising walk benefiting the American Diabetes Association. Walkers can choose to do a 1, 2, or 3 mile loop around the historic Boston Common. Continue reading SteadyCare Steps Out for Diabetes in October 2017

SteadyCare Attending Bridgewell’s 2015 Imagine the Possibilities Gala

Bridgewell 2015SteadyCare is proud to be supporting and attending Bridgewell’s 2015 Imagine the Possibilities Gala on November 6 at the Seaport Hotel in Boston. Check out last year’s Gala video and join us to learn more about Bridgewell and support so many people with developmental disabilities and other life challenges!
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Steadycare Announces Appointment of Yvonne Zani to Board of Directors for Arc of East Middlesex (EMARC)

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Steadycare Announces Appointment of Yvonne Zani to Board of Directors for Arc of East Middlesex (EMARC)

Wakefield, Massachusetts (June 27, 2011)

Yvonne Zani, Account  Executive for SteadyCare, a leader in awake overnight staff monitoring, has joined  the Board of Directors for the Arc of East Middlesex, EMARC, located in Reading, Massachusetts. “Joining the board of Continue reading Steadycare Announces Appointment of Yvonne Zani to Board of Directors for Arc of East Middlesex (EMARC)

Softball Season Comes to an End! SteadyCare Finishes Season with a 5-12-1 Record

Wakefield, MA: The 2nd season was filled with much excitement, losing 4 games in the final inning and surprising many of their opponents with much improved play from the previous season.

Marrissa Jenkins continued to be the team’s number one pitcher, however newcomer Megan Kelly did a tremendous job stepping in when Marrissa was not available.

Some of the highlights this season include holding the 3rd place team scoreless through 5 innings, losing in the final inning. Continue reading Softball Season Comes to an End! SteadyCare Finishes Season with a 5-12-1 Record

Yvonne Zani Runs the 113th Boston Marathon

Boston, MA: Yvonne Zani, an account executive for SteadyCare completed this year’s Boston Marathon with a time of 5:08:38. Yvonne raised over $2,000 to support the Michael Carter Lisnow Respite Center which provides support for those with disabilities and their families including daycare, after school care, adult day programs, overnight respite care, supervised residential placements and community employment support. We are very proud of Yvonne and her efforts!