Now is the time to get your CPR card renewed before the 2019 year ends. Classes are in the ProCare classroom at each AHC office location.
Cost: $25 for employees.
OLYMPIA
Friday November 8, 5pm-8pm
Monday, December 9, 12pm-3pm
TACOMA
Monday, November 25,12pm-3pm
Monday, November 25, 5pm-8pm
Space is limited. Call the office to sign up for your desired time 253-475-7744.
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The Advanced Health Care offices will be
closed on Thursday, November 28th
for Thanksgiving. We will
reopen on Friday at 8am
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November 29th
for regular business hours. May you all enjoy your friends, family, and feasts this Thanksgiving. If you are working to take care of a client this Thanksgiving, thank you!
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ClearCare
Tip of the Month:
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This month, we want to remind employees that our schedulers are utilizing Clear Care’s
“CareFinder” feature on a regular basis.
CareFinder allows our schedulers to select the best caregiver options for our clients, based on skills, location and availability, and then offer the shift(s) to those selected caregivers via text or e-mail. Shifts may be offered on a one time or ongoing basis. Simply choose
A (for accept) or
D (for decline). You also have the option to ask questions about the shift prior to making a selection. Please respond in a timely manner when you receive a
CareFinder message from our office; this helps our scheduling team fill shifts quickly and avoid inconvenient and last minute phone calls.
Occasionally, Telephony may need to be used as a backup to the app when clocking in and out of your shift. This might occur if there is no cell service at the client’s home, or if you’re unable to use the app for any reason. In these instances, you must call the Telephony number,
844-234-5117 and clock in and out
using the client’s phone. Your Telephony Pin is on the back of your name badge. If you have questions about this procedure, or if you need help locating your Pin, or need a new name badge, please contact the office.
As always, please don’t hesitate to give us a call if you have any concerns or questions regarding Clear Care.
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SAVE THE DATE:
Friday, December 20th for our annual Advanced Health Care employee Christmas party. Come in any time during the day for fun, Christmas gifts, raffles, and food - available in each office location! More details to come.
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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!
Sadie S., Darlene H., Penny A., Loli H.C., Kristy S. (scheduler), Miranda U., Francine W., Larisa J., Darlene P., Yuriko M., Andrea C., Dale S., Elizabeth P., Judy D. (nurse)
We are so proud of all of the work that you do with our clients. You make a BIG difference is so many small ways every day you go to work. A few of these clients' quotes have been put on our website. Click to
see what your clients may be saying here!
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WELCOME to our NEW EMPLOYEES hired in September
We want to welcome the new team members who joined AHC last month:
Darlene H.
Lucia F.
Winter N.
Kristal S.
Thaila T.
Courtney Z.
Rachael L.
Susan M.
Katelyn M.
Isabella S.
Meg Mary G.
Olga Z.
We are so happy you have chosen to be a part of our caring team!
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It's flu season. Don't forget to get your flu shot before the holidays are here!
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It’s that time!
BENEFITS OPEN ENROLLMENT
November 11-25, 2019
First day of elected coverage effective December 1, 2019.
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Dental
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Vision
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Life
If you are currently enrolled and/or if you meet eligibility requirements,
you will be contacted directly by JoAnne in HR to discuss any changes and options.
Eligible employees must work an average of 30 hours per week for two consecutive months.
In addition, if you are considering purchasing medical insurance from the exchange,
www.wahealthplanfinder.org, o
pen enrollment is November 1 through December 15, 2019. Our insurance broker, GHB Insurance, is happy to assist you with this process if needed. Contact Casey Meehan, email:
casey@ghbinsurance.com
or call (800)789-5011.
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Monday, November 11, 2019
We are so grateful for the service of those within our Advanced Health Care family who are veterans. As a veteran owned company, we always honor all of our clients and employees who have served this country, both near and far.
Thank you for your sacrifice!
(Offices will be open and operating as normal. This is not a paid holiday.)
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Caregiver Profile:
Lori W.,
LPN
11years with AHC
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How long have you been a caregiver?
I worked as a nurses' aide in an Arizona nursing home in the late 1980s. I then had a career with the post office for 17 years. After that, I considered being an RN, but felt it was too late in my life to do that. I decided to become certified in Washington as a CNA so that I could be a caregiver again.
What do you love about being a caregiver?
The people of course! I think it’s important to care for people. It’s also a fun job sometimes, too.
Any advice you would give to a newer in home caregiver?
You are needed
– just be patient and kind.
Why have you stayed with Advanced Health Care for 11 years
?
The flexibility is great. It’s fun and the people are great, too. I love that the schedule allows me to take care of my grandson and to still work when I want to.
Thank you for your 11 years,
Lori!
We appreciate you.
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Congratulations to caregiver,
Sara N.
She has gone from an NAR to a licensed
CNA!
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We are proud of your accomplishment. Enjoy your new title and pay increase!
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November Anniversaries to Celebrate:
Darlene P.
21 years
Lori W.
11 years
Larisa J.
7 years
Corinne H.
5 years
Yolanda S.
5 years
Bryce R.
4 years
Ruth G.
1 years
Thank you for your dedication to Advanced Health Care and to the clients you faithfully serve!
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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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November In-Service
Here is the link to this month's CNA training & quiz on toileting.
Click this link to be taken to the
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TB Testing Policy Changes
Advanced Health Care’s policy on annual TB testing has been modified effective November 1 of this year, based on recent rule revisions by the Department of Health. This may change your annual TB testing requirements.
Look for more information to come from our Human Resources Department.
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