WCO Blog

In today’s business world and economy, there can be a lot of job movement.  Whether you are looking for a new job, currently employed or maybe looking to hire new employees, transparency is something to consider.  Both as an employer and as an employee it is important to consider some of the attributes that connect […]

Today in the United States, it is estimated that 1 in 22 men and 1 in 24 women are at risk of developing colorectal cancer.  Colorectal cancer is in the top four most common diagnosed cancer in men and women in the United States.   However, over the past several decades there has been a decrease […]

Last time we took a look at different jobs available in the hospital setting. Today we will look at the good and bad or better stated the pros and cons! Hospitals vary from state to state, town to town and company to company. However, there are some similarities among all hospitals when you work there.  […]

A hospital is a complex work setting that includes a wide range of jobs.  These jobs include both clinical and non-clinical positions.  Clinical jobs either provide direct patient care or treat patients.  Non-clinical jobs do not provide medical care and include support staff positions. Within a hospital, there are many departments and jobs of all […]

Whether you are a big spender or not, there are always new ways you can consider saving more of your money.  After all, saving money means having more for the future.  Sometimes saving money starts with looking at one area of spending and finding ways to spend less on the things you need.  Here are […]

What is respite care? –Respite care is temporary care given to a child or adult in place of a caregiver.  A respite care worker steps in place of the caregiver and assists with providing care that is necessary for the patient.  Respite care can be something that is planned or could be because of an […]

February is recognized nationally as wise healthcare consumer month. We have all used or will use healthcare services some point, or maybe you have accessed them with a family member or loved one. There are ways that you can make the most of your healthcare and here’s where to start. What does it mean to […]

I dont know about you but, trust in a relationship is one of the most important qualities that is a must in any relationship I have. Trust is the firm belief in truth or ability or reliability of someone or something.  Trust is a part of any relationship, whether personal or professional.  Trust is an […]

February is hallmarked as the month of love.  Whether you are celebrating the season with a loved one or not, expressing love is an important action to be mindful of.  Love is more than a feeling, it is an action.  Love can be shown to the obvious such as family, friends, and neighbors, but it […]

These days with social media and technology kids are experiencing so many more obstacles in terms of body image and self-esteem.  self-esteem is the confidence one has in their own worth or abilities.  Self-esteem is formed starting in infancy and develops throughout one’s life.  It can grow just like children grow, through doing things, learning […]

Earlier this week we looked at what a home health aide is and the necessary skills that the position requires. Now we are going to take a look at some reasons to become a home health aide and the prerequisites. The home health aide position, according to the Department of Labor, is expected to grow […]

This week I thought I would highlight the role of a home health aide.  A home health aide has a significant role in ensuring a patient’s well-being, while allowing a patient to reside in their own home, instead of moving into an assisted facility. A home health aide is a certified nurse’s aide who specializes […]