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December Newsletter - 2017
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Attention All Employees! It is almost that time of year. Open to get all the details about our upcoming Christmas party and December in-service - Yoga & Stress Free Holiday Hour.
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This Month's FREE
In-Service Class:

Holiday Yoga & Stress Free Hour
Friday, December 15th
8:30am & 12:30pm
Tacoma and Olympia

You asked and we listened! This month's AHC Caregiver Class will be a relaxing, rejuvenating, self care experience! There are two different types classes to choose from:
Olympia - Maggie will be leading meditation and relaxation exercises.
Lakewood - Lynessa will be leading a yoga/relaxation class.

We are holding each class 2 times (8:30am or 12:30pm) on the same day as the Christmas party. We hope this means that most of you can attend. This class counts to your annual evaluation points. Bring a yoga mat if you have one and RSVP to Jan today 253-475-7744.
WELCOME
New Advanced Health Care Employees:

  • Lena A.
  • Casey B.
  • Taylor B.
  • Makayla D.
  • Maurine D.
  • Megan L.
  • Karla M.
  • Maranda T.

We are happy you have chosen to be part of our team!
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New Paid Sick Leave Policy Begins
Effective January 1, 2018 paid sick leave will begin to accrue for all employees. Sick leave will accrue at one hour of paid leave for every 40 hours worked. There is no cap on the number of paid sick leave hours that may be accrued in one year. Paid sick leave may be used for the following reasons:
  • To care for yourself or an eligible family member
  •  Preventative care for yourself or eligible family member such as medical, dental or optical appointments and/or treatment
  •  When you or an eligible family member is the victim of sexual assault, domestic violence, or stalking
  • In the event our business or your child’s school or place of care is closed by a public official for any health related reason

Up to 40 hours of unused paid sick leave may be carried over to the next year
Accrued leave may be used 90 days after the first day of employment. You
will be receiving additional information about this new policy soon. If you have questions, please call the office and speak with Mychael. We’re very pleased we can make this benefit available to our employees.
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What Clients Are Saying
About YOU:

We are so proud of all of the work that you do with our clients. You each make such a difference every day you go to work. Click on the link to see what your clients are saying here! 

You may just see your name!
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Feeling Blue this Holiday Season?

Holidays can be an exciting time. But for many the season comes with a mix of emotions including sadness, depression and loneliness. Losses you have experienced can be magnified this time of year. Here are a few ways you may chose to honor yourself and the grief or sadness you may feel:





United Church in University Place, 3912 Grandview Drive West, hosts an evening of solace at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 21st.
December Anniversaries to Celebrate:

Kareen M. 8 years
Woojong S. 7 years
Emmah G. 6 years
Stacy B. 2 years
Marcy C. 2 years
Alanna H. 1 year
Jessica K. 1 year

Thank you for your dedication to Advanced Health Care and to the clients you faithfully serve!
Open Enrollment

Once again it’s open enrollment time! Advanced Health Care is pleased to offer the following insurance benefits to our employees:
·         Dental
·         Vision
·         Life
Eligible employees (must work 30 hours per week for two consecutive months) will be receiving additional information from our office.

It’s also open enrollment for our 401(k) program! To be eligible you must have been employed at least one year and have worked a minimum of 1000 hours in that year. Advanced Health Care is pleased to offer a 4% match on your invested funds – don’t pass up this free money! Additional information will be provided to eligible employees.
In addition, if you are considering purchasing medical insurance from the Exchange ( https://www.wahealthplanfinder.org) our insurance broker, GHB Insurance, is happy to help you with this process. Please contact Holly at 800-789-5011 or email holly@ghbinsurance.com for assistance at no cost to you. Open enrollment for the Exchange ends December 15, so don’t put off enrolling if you have this need. If you have questions about any of these benefits please contact Selina in Human Resources for more information.
Are you using the new Telephony phone number? 1-844-873-1715. The number changed back on November 13th, so make sure you are using the correct number when you are clocking in and out so we can record your time correctly. And don't forget - ALWAYS use your client's phone when clocking in and out!!