Celebrate your Helpers with the Five Good Friends ‘Recommendation’ feature
A way to celebrate your Helpers
For many Members of Five Good Friends, Helpers play a vital role in ensuring comfort, care, and a sense of independence throughout the year. Whether it’s a Helper who goes above and beyond helping you get out and about, provides exceptional dementia care, or makes personal care feel dignified and respectful, their dedication deserves recognition.
We’d like to shine a spotlight on one way you can say thank you – the ‘Recommendation’ feature in the Five Good Friends Member app. It’s a simple, heartfelt way to say thank you for the magic Helpers bring to your life.
What is a Recommendation?
The ‘Recommendation’ feature allows you to give your Helpers positive feedback for a job well done. It’s about sharing what makes your Helper unique, whether it’s the services they provide or the qualities or skills they show.
By doing so, you:
- Recognise outstanding service: Show your Helper that their hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.
- Share valuable insights: Help other Members discover Helpers who are skilled in particular areas. Your Helper might often teach you new recipes or has been sharing some new music with you. Perhaps they care for your garden like their own or they’re wonderful company on both happy and sad days. It’s about sharing those unique details where your Helper really excels.
- Foster connection and gratitude: Build a stronger bond with your Helper and boost their morale.
This small gesture carries big meaning and feels extra special.
How does it work?
After eight visits from your Helper, you will receive an email or an app notification (depending on your settings) asking you if you’d like to recommend a Helper.
You will only receive this invitation message once per Helper, but after this period you can recommend them whenever you want by going into the Five Good Friends app.
- Click ‘Recommend your Helper’ from the email and you will be taken into their profile on the app.
- In the app, scroll down to where it says ‘Recommend’.
- Tick the services or attributes you recommend.
- After you’ve chosen what to recommend, click save.
The Helper will receive a notification letting them know they have a new recommendation and it will appear on their profile in the app.
Here’s a video of how to recommend your Helper in the app.
Why it matters for Helpers
Our Helpers dedicate their time and energy to make sure Members feel supported and cared for in their own homes. Receiving a ‘Recommedation’ isn’t just a pat on the back—it’s a reminder that their work is valued and impactful.
For Helpers, is a sign that they’re making a difference. It boosts their sense of accomplishment and motivates them to continue delivering exceptional care.
A tradition of gratitude
We love practising gratitude at Five Good Friends, let's show our gratitude for the magic our Helpers bring. Join with us in celebrating all the people in our lives who make each day a little brighter.
Ready to recognise your Helper? Open the Five Good Friends Member app today and share a Thumbs Up!
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