W2s Coming in 2020!
The end of the year is almost here and that means that your W2s for taxes will be mailed out in January. Did you move this year? Have you made sure we have your current mailing address?
Please call or email
Mychael
to update him on any changes before ther
e is a delay in getting this important document out to you. W2s are typically mailed out by January 31st. Thank you!
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The Advanced Health Care offices will be closed for these upcoming holidays:
Tuesday, December 24th
closing at 2pm
for
Christmas Eve
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Wednesday, December 25th
for
Christmas
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Wednesday, January 1st
for
New Year's Day
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LOCAL AGENCIES OFFER HELP DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON
if you or someone you know is struggling this holiday season or facing unforeseen challenges, there is help! We wanted to pass along a few of these local resources in case you or someone you love is facing hardship. Click your county to view more details:
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ClearCare
Tip of the Month:
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Expected Steps for Clocking In and Out:
1.Use the ClearCare app on your mobile device to enter your clock in/out times.
2. If the app is NOT working, call the telephony phone number, 844-234-5117, using only your
client's phone
and manually clock in with your PIN
(on the back of your AHC ID badge).
3. If not successful with options #1 and #2, you must call the office to report clock in. At the end of your shift, if still unable to use options #1 or #2, you must again call the office to clock out – prior to leaving the client’s home.
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What Clients Are Saying about YOU
We've heard from several families this past month about how much they appreciate their caregivers. There were several of you that had positive mentions in the Home Care Pulse surveys, as well!
Winter N., Darlene P., Maggie S. (RN), Olga Z., Kristal S., Yuriko M., Roxana C., Stacy B., Leanne M.
Here is a quote Lynessa received via email from a staff member at The Firs, a retirement building in Olympia where where many of our clients live and are cared for by many of you:
"We are so happy that our residents are happy and it is smooth sailing for us when we don’t hear about 'negative Nancy caregivers' or unprofessional ones that “don’t get it” while serving our residents. We have had ZERO complaints from anyone including our staff and family members. Thank you! You make it easy for us."
We want to thank those regular caregivers who work with clients at The Firs:
Awa N., Frances M.,
Maria D.,
Kasandra C., Jenna H.,
Andrea C.,
Louise A.
We are so proud of all of the work that you do with our clients. You never know who is watching you while you care for your client and your professionalism isn't going unnoticed. Thank you for being GREAT representatives of your company, Advanced Health Care. Click to
see what your clients may be saying here!
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December In-Service
Here is the link to this month's CNA training & quiz on Depression and Sleep Disorders. This is a great topic to refresh yourself on. Click this link to be taken to the
December in-service.
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Caregiver Profile:
Emmah G.
8 years with AHC
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How long have you been a caregiver?
In total, I've been a caregiver for about 15 years. I worked in adult family homes before coming over to work in home care.
What do you love about being a caregiver?
I like talking to my clients; learning what they like and dislike. Caregiving is not just a job to me, but my career and my heart’s profession.
Any advice you would give to a newer in home caregiver?
The more you work with your clients, the more you can get educated about caregiving and learn. You can learn different things from different types of clients. Each one is unique.
Why have you stayed with Advanced Health Care for 8 years?
They are professional. My employers and supervisors are nice. I can take a problem to them and they tackle it straight away. They can fix it if it's stressing to you.
Thank you for your 8 years,
Emmah!
We appreciate you.
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December Anniversaries to Celebrate:
Woojong S. 9 years
Emmah G. 8 years
Marcy C. 4 years
Stacy B. 4 years
Alanna H. 3 years
Awa N. 1 year
Susana D.N. 1 year
Thank you for your dedication to Advanced Health Care and to the clients you faithfully serve!
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401(k) Open Enrollment
December is Open Enrollment for 401(k). If you have been with Advanced Health Care for 1 year and have completed 1,000 hrs before December 31.2019, you are eligible to participate. All eligible employees will receive enrollment information about eligibility and enrollment forms. This is a great opportunity to get you started with retirement – AHC matches up to 4% of your contributions. If you do not receive 401(k) in the mail in the next couple of weeks and believe you are eligible, please contact HR.
JoAnne
is also available at anytime to assist you with getting signed up.
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CAN YOU HELP US GROW?
Do you know a great
CNA or
nurse who can help us grow and serve more clients? Tell them about our jobs here at Advanced Health Care and if they are hired* you earn a $200 bonus!
Contact JoAnne in HR for details*
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Paid Medical Family Medical Leave Act
Starting January 1, 2020, Washington will be the fifth state in the nation to offer paid family and medical leave benefits. This benefit offers partially paid leave to care for yourself or a loved one in times of serious illness or injury, to bond with a new child joining your home through birth, adoption or foster placement, and for certain military-connected events if you have a family member in active duty service.
Taking leave
Employees who have worked 820 hours in the qualifying period (equal to 16 hours a week for a year) will be able to apply to take paid medical leave or paid family leave. The 820 hours are cumulative, regardless of the number of employers or jobs someone has during a year. All paid work over the course of the year counts toward the 820 hours, including part-time, seasonal and temporary work. While on leave, you are entitled to partial wage replacement. That means you will receive a portion of your average weekly pay. The benefit is generally up to 90 percent of your weekly wage, with a minimum of $100 per week and a maximum of $1,000 per week. You will be paid by the Employment Security Department rather than your employer.
Unlike the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), employees of small businesses may take Paid Family and Medical Leave if they meet the standard eligibility requirements. For additional information
, p
lease go to
paidleave.wa.gov
for more information.
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WELCOME to our NEW EMPLOYEES hired in November
We want to welcome the new team members who joined AHC last month:
Katiely C.
Krisanna F.
John L.
Erl P.
(returning employee)
We are so happy you have chosen to be a part of our caring team!
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Happy Birthday to Frances M., CNA
This Olympia caregiver turns
80 on December 26. We are honored to have her working with our clients, many of whom are younger than she is. In Fran's words, "You're never too old to learn something new!" We'll add to that by saying, "You're never too old to make a difference either." Fran does just that by remaining young at heart and a wonderful caregiver! Help us wish her a very Happy Birthday.
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