January 23, 2017
Congratulations IHA Graduates!
Congratulations to these 5 lades for earning their certification as In Home Assistants. They worked hard to complete the 40 hour course and most plan to continue on with the Alzheimer/Dementia course and the Home Care Assistant course. Upon completing all three courses they will be on their way to becoming Certified Nursing Assistants.
January 5, 2017
Welcome Sara Webb, LPN!
We are pleased to have Sara Webb, LPN join our team as Instructor for the Schmieding Home Caregiver Training in Fort Smith. We asked Sara to tell us a little about her family and her nursing history…. My name is Sara Webb. I have been a LPN for 10 years. I received my training from…
December 8, 2016
In Home Assistant class scheduled to begin January 9 – 20, 2017
This course provides basic instruction on caregiving in the home. Participants receive information and training necessary for providing support to older adults requiring minimal to moderate assistance.
November 2, 2016
New Schmieding Education Coordinator
We are happy to have Nancy Culbreath, RN, as the new Education Coordinator for the Schmieding Home Caregiver Training in Fort Smith. We asked Nancy to tell us about herself…. Nancy has enjoyed nursing since 2009. Her career includes experience within Cardiology, Oncology and Home Health. Her experience working closely with caregivers and aides in…
October 19, 2016
Celebrating Caregivers in Fort Smith
“There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.” – Rosalyn Carter FORT SMITH November 9 – Caregiver Appreciation Day Open to: Public, no registration required Time: 8 a.m-12…
October 7, 2016
Fort Smith welcomes new Education Director
We are happy to have Patricia Clark, MBA, BSN, RN, as the new Education Director for the West Central Center on Aging and Schmieding Fort Smith. Patricia will make a wonderful leader for our team! We asked Patricia to tell us about herself…. The quality of healthcare available to the aging population has always been…
February 11, 2016
Next IHA Class Enrolling Now
The next In Home Assistant class is now enrolling. The In Home Assistant class provides basic instruction on caregiving in the home. Participants receive information and skills training necessary to provide support to older adults requiring minimal to moderate assistance.
April 2016 HCA Grads
The latest Home Care Assistant graduates from Fort Smith are: Haley Rongey and Marissa Rodriguez. These ladies completed the HCA class on April 8th. We are proud of you!
January 8, 2016
Funding Options for the Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program
If you want to become on caregiver but the cost of the training is holding you back, we want you to know that you can do it! We have options that you need to consider before you decide that you cannot do it. Funding options for Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program
July 28, 2015
Family Caregiver Workshop – Dementia
Caring for an older adult with dementia presents many special challenges to family and friends who provide the care and support they must have to remain at home. This program provides an overview of information on dementia and caregiving for anyone helping to provide unpaid car for an older adult with dementia at home. Time…