Marcia Kettinger

My name is Marcia.  I was born in central Michigan.  I got married right after high school and was blessed with two boys.   I was a stay-at-home mom for many years and then decided to try out a few jobs to see if I could find the right fit.                                                                 

 My mother was a caregiver for years and I decided to try doing that myself.  I discovered that I had a passion for geriatric care and I went on to work for Hospice and to become Hospice certified.  Later I decided to open my own private home care business, called Your Heart’s Joy.   After starting my own business I went on to receive my CNA and HIPPA certificates.  Following this, I attended an accelerated LPN school in Ohio.

 Caring for the geriatric generation is very rewarding.  I feel like I am making it possible for my clients to stay in their own homes, in familiar and comfortable surroundings.  The value of this job is evident whenever I know that I’ve put a smile on a client’s face and I am rewarded by the appreciation I receive from the families. I began working at Home Care Assistance of Southeast Michigan as a caregiver.  I proved to be dependable, dedicated, and reliable in that role, so I was promoted to the position of Case Manager.

 As a Case Manager, I am in contact with the clients, families, and caregivers on a daily basis.  I find the involvement I have as a Case Manager rewarding in so many ways.  Home care is a service that is offered to the public which provides people with the opportunity to remain in their own homes, enjoying the comfort of what they know best.