Since its June 1 opening, Bergen County-based SYNERGY HomeCare has provided caregivers for seniors—specifically Orthodox seniors—throughout the area. The concept of having home health aides trained in the basics of Orthodox observance and Jewish home life has proven so popular that owners David Bersson and Ethan Kaiser have decided to add another layer to their successful business.

Recognizing the need by many families in the community for as-needed child care, SYNERGY HomeCare is now providing bonded and insured caregivers for children on an hourly basis, with little notice required. The company has already shown its ability to obtain caregivers for seniors on short notice, and prides itself on that component of its services; if an expected caregiver doesn’t show, SYNERGY will make sure to send another so the senior is not without an aide for the day or time needed. Bersson and Kaiser are now looking to expand that aspect of the business to include child care.

This is great news for parents of young children, who always seem to get sick when both parents have important meetings in New York City. Scramble for child care no more; SYNERGY will find a caregiver on short notice, allowing parents to breathe a sigh of relief knowing that their child will be well cared for during the day.

What about chol hamoed? Parents still have to work, and many children are off from school. What to do? Call SYNERGY and the children will have reliable caregivers while parents are working.

Maybe both parents of young children want to—gasp—go to shul for Shabbat or Yom Tov davening, or to hear a particular speaker. Make arrangements and pay in advance and, again, parents can feel confident in knowing that their children will be well cared for.

Currently, SYNERGY serves Bergen County and part of Passaic County. Their prices are competitive. For more information on SYNERGY HomeCare, visit www.synergyhomecare.com, email [email protected] or call 201-833-1500.

By Jill Kirsch