WCO Blog

1. Say a cheery “Hello!” in the morning. Do you plod into the office, eyes down, shoulders slumped, and immediately start work? If so, you’re likely to find that co-workers ignore you (at best) or avoid you (at worst). Get into the habit of smiling and greeting everyone as you arrive in the morning or […]

Packing a lunch isn’t just for school kids. As adults, making sure we have healthy meals throughout the day can help improve our health and save money. Top 5 Reasons to Pack Your Lunch 1) It’s cheaper than eating out 2) You’ll have extra time to enjoy your lunch break. Driving to a restaurant or […]

In this increasingly hectic world, the phrase “organized families” can seem like a contradiction in terms. But you know they exist: They’re the ones who show up at school on time each day, remember the Little League coach’s birthday, and file their taxes in January. And though they make everyone else look bad, you secretly […]

Becoming a certified nurse aide or CNA takes a special person. Employers are looking for the following qualities and having them can help you be very successful in your career: 1 Compassion: A compassionate CNA is valuable. She respects what her residents/patients are experiencing; she has a knack for knowing what to say, just when […]

Even before the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) adjusted the eligibility requirements for the CMA (AAMA) Certification/Recertification Examination to better meet the human resource needs of the health care environment, more employers of allied health personnel were preferring or even insisting that their medical assistants have the CMA (AAMA) credential.  The CMA (AAMA) represents […]

Here are five strategies for you to implement today so you can stand out at work and be the best health care employee your employer wants to keep. Don’t skip breaks. How often do you hear yourself or others boast, “I worked straight through lunch again today!” or, “I’ve worked here twenty years and I […]

Here are five strategies for you to implement today so you can stand out at work and be the best health care employee your employer wants to keep. Don’t skip breaks. How often do you hear yourself or others boast, “I worked straight through lunch again today!” or, “I’ve worked here twenty years and I […]

Pharmacy technicians work alongside pharmacists every day, and are often the team members who interact first with patients and customers. Located on the front lines of a pharmacy, technicians are likely to encounter a pharmacy theft or crime situation before anyone else on the pharmacy team. Response to a crisis requires a team effort, and […]

Before you begin searching for home health aide jobs, you must be prepared. In addition to having your resume in order, you also need to be ready for the interview. The best way to prepare yourself for the interview is to practice. You can practice in front of mirror, with your spouse, or a friend. […]

Anyone want to grill out at the barbeque? Go out for ice cream? Share some fruity, ice-cold white wine? Not so much, huh? These things are all top on our food and drink list when summer starts, but there is something about cooler weather and the arrival of fall that changes things. We stop thinking […]

First, make sure you understand the nursing process and how CNA’s fit in with it.When we think about it, CNA’s are the eyes, ears, hands and nose of the nurses. We use these senses when providing care and with the right skill, we can assist the nurse with valuable patient information that may avert a […]

When you care for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia at home — either theirs or yours — a time when you need more help will almost surely come. Though you may not know when, be prepared by knowing your options in advance. First, reach out to family members and friends for support. Asking for help […]