?August 2021 Employee of the Month? Employee 1 of 2 “Go The Extra Mile” Award/Latonya Terry Congrats to Latonya for being HCA’s “Go The Extra Mile” award winner! Latonya joined our team in November of 2020. From her first day, Latonya has shown a continual concerted effort in doing above what is expected of her. Her integrity, loyalty and big…
?JULY 2021 EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH? Employee 1 & 2 of 4 “It Takes Two” Award/Samantha Florian & Linda Warren⤵️ Congratulations to this dynamic duo for working together to care for our clients! Samantha and Linda have been working as a team for the last couple of years but have worked individually for HCA for many years before that. They…
?JULY IS UV SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH? During the summer there is usually a lot of emphasis on protecting skin from UV rays during the summer. But one must not forget about protecting the eyes—the most exposure to bright sunlight increases the risk of developing cataracts, macular degeneration, and growths on the eye including cancer Check out these tips to stay…
?JUNE 2021 EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH? Employee 1 of 3 “Circle of Joy” Award/Tina Elenbaas⤵️ Tina has been an employee with Home Care Alternatives since 2019. Since day 1, she has focused on building and maintaining excellent relationships with her clients and colleagues alike. Tina naturally spreads joy and happiness to everyone she meets and her clients say that the…
MANDATORY PPE POLICY UPDATE For all HCA field and office staff, the mandatory PPE policy is still in full affect. HCA recognizes the need to remain an example to our community and will always put the health and safety of our clients, coworkers and family members first by continuing to enforce the use of PPE. We thank you all for…
? Dani Nick, Human Resources Coordinator ? For those who have not met Dani, she joined the HCA team in August of 2020 as our Human Resource Coordinator. Dani graduated from Siena Heights University where she received her Bachelors degree in Community Services specializing in Family Counseling. Her heart for helping others is what led her to work in the…
MAY 6th IS NATIONAL NURSE DAY/HCA NURSE RECOGNITION? On this day, May 6, 2021 #NATIONALNURSEDAY, we want to raise awareness of all nurse contributions and commitments and acknowledge the vital role our nurses play at Home Care Alternatives. Your passion for our patients’ health is appreciated every day and because of you, we live in a happier, healthier world. #ournursesrock…
?May Employee of the Month? Employee 1 of 3 Alice Lee/”Above the Call of Duty” Award⤵️ Home Care Alternatives caregivers are SO amazing that we couldn’t choose just 1 employee of the month, so we decided to recognize 3!!!..“Above the Call of Duty” Award:Alice has shown us just what word CARE stands for in caregiver! Alice has been with Home…
CAREGIVER MENTAL/PHYSICAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT Managing our mental and physical health is so important to ensure we are strong and prepared to tackle the stresses of what each day has for us. However, during a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic, it is common for everyone to experience increased levels of distress and anxiety, particularly as a result of social isolation.…
11 UNIQUE SKILLS YOU NEED TO BECOME A CAREGIVER 1. Compassion 2. Communication 3. Observation 4. Interpersonal Skills 5. Time Management 6. Organization 7. Cleanliness 8. Patience 9. Flexibility 10. Initiative 11. Physical Strength & Stamina Check out this article from @CaringSeniorService for more details on what it truly takes to become a caregiver. https://www.caringseniorservice.com/…/unique-skills-to…
