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People used to joke about “doctor’s hours”, how doctors were only on the job when it was convenient, but anyone who has ever worked in health care knows how far that is from the truth. Today’s medical workers, like CNAs and HHAs, often work long hours and irregular, on-call shifts. All this while juggling the […]

Last week I did an informal survey on my social networks. I asked “What do CNA’s want from their job? Better pay? Better hours?” I received quite a few replies stating that better pay and better hours are a given. Wouldn’t we all want to be paid better and set our own hours? Of course! […]

Last week I did an informal survey on my social networks. I asked “What do CNA’s want from their job? Better pay? Better hours?” I received quite a few replies stating that better pay and better hours are a given. Wouldn’t we all want to be paid better and set our own hours? Of course! […]

Interesting scope of work for the future.  I found the following at: Top Jobs and Career Trends…. I’ve added links to a few classes at We Care Online that go along with some of these jobs at the end. Check them out! Computer Programmer. Even though many American companies actively recruit overseas workers for programming […]

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Every year, tens of thousands of elderly Americans are abused in their own homes, in relatives’ homes, and even in  facilities responsible for their care. You may suspect that an elderly person you know is being harmed physically or emotionally by a neglectful or overwhelmed caregiver or being preyed upon financially. By learning the signs […]

What is e-learning? E-Learning can be a lot of different things to different people and organizations. But for this blog we are using the typical Internet based learning for our definition. Taking a class online, via the Internet, means using your computer’s internet connection to log in to a website and access course information. The […]

Just found a good video on Transfer Techniques. A good one to watch – Sometimes we need a reminder!

A Home Health Aide brings modern home health to patients in the special warmth of their home. Receiving care at home brings rest and reassurance to patients and their loved ones. Being a Home Health Aide is a very rewarding career. For some, going into a new neighborhood or unfamiliar home can be scary. Most patients […]

The aide who answered the phone in the Alzheimer’s unit shouted, “Woody, you’ve got a phone call!” I heard the clattering as he grasped the handset, followed by his whistle, a nervous habit he acquired over the past few years. “It’s Mary Ellen, your daughter,” I said. Then I hummed him a note, as if […]

Bright Ideas For An Awesome Day Get enough sleep the night before your awesome day. Clean your room the night before so that you wake up to a nice clean room. Have a refreshing shower or a nice warm bubble bath. Pick your favourite oufit or one that flatters you. Eat a healthy breakfast. See […]

We always like new ideas, right?  For those of you who are Activity Directors or work in an Activities department, here are some ideas directly from the students in our January Activities Director class.  Warning:  Don’t try everything the first week! 1.      Get a local pizza place to deliver once a month. Meet and socialize […]