Podcast
Job Coaching with Carmen Reynolds
In this month’s NEW and EXCITING episode of the podcast, Eli chats with one of HDE’s finest Job Coaches, Carmen Reynolds. She shares some stories from the field and talks about her favorite aspects of the job. Her love for her clients and passion for her work come through in every word spoken. Eli (a…
Read MoreSenior Care – with HDE’s Founder/Owner, Donny Bradetich
In this episode, Eli sits down with his friend of twenty years and employer of two, Donny Bradetich. Donny founded HDE Home Care in 2009 and remains the company’s owner to this day. Over the past fifteen years, HDE has grown to include many different programs, but it all started with in-home senior care, and…
Read MoreInterview With Ryan McFallo
In this podcast episode, host Eli Plouff interviews Ryan McFallo, the job development manager of HDE Homecare. Ryan shares his journey from his first job at Regal Cinemas to his current role. He talks about his initial work in graphic design and his transition to social work, driven by a desire to help people. Ryan’s…
Read MoreHDE DSPs – Betty Duncan and David Buell
Eli speaks with two of HDE’s finest DSPs, Betty Duncan and David Buell. They share some stories from the field and discuss their favorite parts of working for HDE Home Care.
Read MoreSuccess Stories with HDE – Jeffrey’s Story
HDE Home Care is a family-run business committed to assisting individuals with disabilities, spanning all ages, in their day-to-day lives at home and within the community. In a recent podcast episode, they featured a conversation with Caolán Conry, an esteemed job coach at HDE Home Care. Caolán narrated a triumphant journey with his client, Jeffrey.…
Read MoreHistory of the Americans with Disabilities Act
In this enlightening podcast episode, host Lexi Zia takes us on a captivating journey through the history of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and emphasizes the profound significance of inclusion. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Lexi unveils the struggles faced by people with disabilities before the ADA’s enactment, underscoring the need for transformative…
Read MoreLexi interviews Monique Guererro
In this insightful podcast episode, Lexi interviews Monique Guererro, a dedicated employee at HDE Home Care, delving into her remarkable journey in the disability services field. Monique shares the deeply personal experiences that ignited her passion which lead to her own ‘success story’ for helping others and guided her into this fulfilling career.
Read MoreThe History of HDE Home Care
In this podcast episode, Lexi Zia interviews Donny Bradetich, the founder of HDE Home Care, to learn about the history of his company. Donny discusses the motivation to start his business in 2009, challenges he faced in the early days of the business, and how he overcame them by building a strong team and focusing…
Read MoreHDE Home Care Safety
This month HDE discusses the importance of safety. Lexi Zia interviews guest Eli Plouff (Safety Committee Member), and Donny Bradetich (HDE’s Founder) to discuss the key issues that our safety committee handles on a regular basis. Safety, compliance, healthcare, business advice, protocol, disability services. HDE Home Care provides job training and in-home caregiving services for…
Read MoreHDE Home Care Success Stories – Amy
This month, Lexi from HDE Home Care interviews guest Amy Ferrell. Amy is a success story who discusses what she does for work and how obtaining a paid job has changed her life. Amy was laid off due to Covid, and was unsure if she’d be able to find a job now that she is…
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