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As the social services and activity director in a 92-bed skilled nursing facility, I am fortunate to share in a precious season of residents’ lives. For most of them, this is the final “home” that they will have this side of heaven. It is our motto that they don’t come here to die but to live. […]

A new study by the AARP estimates that for the more than 40 million Americans caring for an elderly or disabled loved one, the value of their work is $450 billion a year. That’s a good deal for society. But for the family members doing the work, the study finds they need a lot more […]

A new study by the AARP estimates that for the more than 40 million Americans caring for an elderly or disabled loved one, the value of their work is $450 billion a year. That’s a good deal for society. But for the family members doing the work, the study finds they need a lot more […]

Nurses make up the largest number of healthcare professions — there are over 2.6 million registered nurses in the US. Here are the ten nursing specialties that earn the highest pay. Read More Here…

Ever feel awkward about leaving your job interview and what to do next?  Here’s some good advice on how to leave your prospective employer with a good impression. The way in which you follow up after a job interview can be as important to your job search success as the interview itself. After a job […]

Creating a resume to apply for your Health Unit Coordinator position can be a little tricky.  One of the important parts of the resume is listing what you can or have done as a Health Unit Coordinator.   Get to know about the Roles, Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities of Health Unit Coordinator. Below is a generic […]

Understanding the rules and etiquette that applies to business attire can be the difference between success in a job interview or job placement and failure. Women’s business attire should be understated, good quality, body-appropriate and comfortable. Tight-fitting, translucent, bright and worn-looking clothes are not acceptable business attire and will translate badly in a business environment. […]

Understanding the rules and etiquette that applies to business attire can be the difference between success in a job interview or job placement and failure. Women’s business attire should be understated, good quality, body-appropriate and comfortable. Tight-fitting, translucent, bright and worn-looking clothes are not acceptable business attire and will translate badly in a business environment. […]

The Social Service Designee usually works in a Long Term Care environment. They work under a Social Worker. Social Service Designees are the voice of the resident when the resident has lost the capacity to speak for his or herself. An SSD should: Express a philosophy of person-centered, long-term care based on individual resident needs, […]

Interviewing for that job you really want can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. However, there are some tricks to keep your nerves from getting the best of you during an interview and make that first impression a memorable one. A job interview can result in the elusive job offer so it is crucial to head […]

“Excuse me,” I said to the lady sitting across from the nursing station.  “We’ve been saying hello for a while.  I’m Dr. Barbera, the psychologist.  You’re Ms. Patel, right?” “Yes, that’s right.”  She looked up at me from her wheelchair and smiled.  “Nice to meet you.” “You too.  Listen, I wanted to ask you a […]