2019 Alzheimer's Caregiver Conference coming to Tacoma: "Food for Thought"
September 28th, Saturday
Bellarmine Prep, 9a-1p
Many of you like to attend this conference every year. AHC will be there with our table and we hope to see some of our caregivers there again this year! *
This conference counts towards your education points at your annual evaluation.
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2019 WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S:
CHOOSE YOUR CITY and JOIN OUR TEAM
Sunday, September 15th - Tacoma
Sunday, Septmber 22nd - Olympia
Tacoma: University of Puget Sound Campus, Todd Field, at 12pm
Olympia: Heritage Park, 5th Ave, downtown Olympia at 10am
Put on your walking shoes and
JOIN US as both offices of Advanced Health Care "walk to end Alzheimer's!" Teams are now forming. We need you, your families, your friends, and even pets can join us to walk. Our goal is to support and raise awareness to show we care about the people affected by this disease. Please let
Lynessa know if you can walk with either team that day.
It's only about 90 minutes of your time so come out and join us!
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Time to renew your CPR card?
Join us for one of these classes in August:
Monday - 8/5/2019
12:00 PM and 5:00 PM
Tacoma - Procare
Monday - 8/12/2019
12:00 PM
Olympia - Procare
Monday - 8/19/2019
5:00 PM
Olympia - Procare
Call HR today to sign up today!
Cost: $25 for AHC employees
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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 and by your clients/client family members:
Connie R., Leanne M., Marissa D., Sharon D., Susan L.R., Amanda M., Ashley D., Miranda U., Ashley G., Jonalyn U.
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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ClearCare
Tip of the Month:
Clocking In/Out
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Thank you to all of our employees who use Clear Care on a consistent basis. We truly believe the
ClearCareGo app is a feature that saves you time and allows you to focus more on what is most important: taking care of your client(s)!
This month’s CLEAR CARE reminder is to continue to use the
ClearCareGo app when clocking in and out of your shifts. If, for some reason, the app does not work (lack of reception, phone glitches, etc.), your backup option is to clock in and out using the telephony phone number from the client’s phone. The telephony phone number is located on the back of your AHC badge.
You should only ever call the office to clock in or out
if the first two options do not work. Also, if you find yourself having issues on a continual basis, contact LeRisa at
lthompson@advanced-healthcare.com. She can help you get your specific issues resolved so that this system works for everyone.
Thank you!
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Click here to view the
nutrition and feeding assistance
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August Anniversaries to Celebrate:
Cora J. 16 years
Catherine J. 2 years
Un Ju F. 6 years
Connie R. 4 years
Erin F. 3 years
Laura L. 1 year
Leah M. 1 year
Thank you for your dedication to Advanced Health Care and to the clients you faithfully serve!
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Caregiver Profile:
Cora J.
16 years with AHC
What do you love about being a caregiver?
It’s fun and I enjoy myself! I get to be creative. I like to try out new recipes and share them with clients.
I have fun cooking for them. I have been a caregiver since 1973. I used to work in nursing homes, too.
Any advice you would give to a newer caregiver?
Find the "key" with each client; that's the thing that makes them happy. I had one client only drinking 6 oz. of water and he needed to drink more fluids. Instead of offering him small cups of water each time like his family did, I gave him the biggest glass I could find and he drank more by doing that. That was his "key". Find out what makes the client happy and what works for them; that's the key!
Why have you stayed with Advanced Health Care for 16 years
?
I love my clients. I like g
etting to know different people. There’s only been a few bad clients, but otherwise I've enjoyed my time.
Thank you for your 16 years
of service, Cora!
We appreciate you.
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Congratulations to caregivers,
Awa N.,
and
Kristina J
.,
who are
now both CNAs.
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We are proud of your accomplishment! Enjoy your pay increase and new title!
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WELCOME to our NEW EMPLOYEES hired in July
We want to welcome the new team members who joined us last month:
Ann P. (returning employee)
Joyce N.
Lester John N.
Therese C.
Jonalyn U.
Bailey K.
Jane D.
Jordana T.
Barbara S.
Wilma W.
Nyalang M.
We are so happy you have chosen to be a part of our caring team!
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HR Corner: From the Desk of JoAnne
Please check your mail, email, and text messages daily for reminders from HR about important documentation renewal updates. These reminders tell you that your TB test, NAR/NAC/LPN/RN license, CPR, and other required documentation are going to expire soon. Although we send courtesy reminders, it is ultimately your responsibility to keep your documentation up to date so that you may remain active on the schedule. Please call JoAnne in HR to assist you with renewing your NAC/NAR license online OR if you have any question regarding documentation coming due.
Thank you
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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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Document, Document, Document
We’re constantly told how important it is to correctly document care. Employees are sometimes called to come into the office to complete their documentation. Supervisors often address documentation concerns on evaluations and occasionally employees are disciplined for failing to document adequately. But, do you know who really suffers when documentation is incomplete or inaccurate? The client. That’s right, clients ultimately pay the price for poor documentation. For example, clients with third party payers, such as the VA, L&I and Long Term Care Insurance rely on documentation to maintain their eligibility. If the correct boxes are not checked or the narrative does not support the care plan, the payer may reduce or revoke the authorization.
Other clients may be in the process of being considered for benefits and their records are under review. We don’t always know who these clients are, but we surely don’t want to prevent a client from using benefits they have probably paid premiums on for years! Make it your priority to carefully document to the care plan, check all the boxes on the flow sheet that apply, and call the supervisor if you have questions. Your careful attention to this issue will assure that our clients receive the benefits entitled to them. Thank you!
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Happiness Corner
Here are more #HappyActs quotes from the sticky notes that you wrote and shared with us at the skills fair this year:
I Will Share Happiness By:
"Providing companionship and a listening ear to my clients and their families.
MorgAnn M..
"Treating and taking care of my clients with respect and love; doing my best."
B.
"Listening and hearing what my client has to say!"
Sally W..
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