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February 19, 2016
Free Family Caregiver Workshop on Dementia Care March 2-3
This FREE 2-day course provides an overview of information on dementia and is for any family member helping to provide unpaid care for an older adult with dementia at home. Time is allotted for lecture, hands-on demonstrations, and individual questions. Topics include: Types and stages of dementia Dealing with caregiver stress or burnout Communication techniques…
February 8, 2016
Enrolling Now For March IHA Course
If you are looking for a rewarding career in healthcare, a great place to start is by enrolling in a certified caregiver course. Studies have predicted a growth of 62% for nurse assistants and home care workers over the next 10 years; it is no wonder that people are flocking towards caregiver training programs that…
January 26, 2016
Jonesboro Students Graduate as In-Home Assistants
Erica Cooper, Ashley Rollins and Ashley Wilson are the newest Graduates from Jonesboro’s UAMS Schmieding Home Caregiver Training program. As In-Home Assistants (also known as PCA) these ladies are certified to do home care in Arkansas thru a non-medical home care agency or private duty. However, they have all chosen to return to become certified…
December 9, 2015
Students Have Uplifting Experience
The Home Care Assistant students learned a valuable lesson last week in using a mechanical lift to care for a bed bound patient. Each took their turn to be the patient, the caregiver or the assistant in learning proper use of equipment and procedures. They also learned proper transferring skills between a regular chair and…
November 18, 2015
In Home Assistants Learn Proper Feeding Methods
Jonesboro students learned valuable experience today in feeding others. Lisa, LaTesha, Jaime, and Katrina fed each other and themselves as if they had a disability, were blind or unable to care for themselves. In addition, these ladies took and passed their final exam today and will come back this week to demonstrate their competency skills. …
November 3, 2015
November is National Family Caregivers Month
Family caregivers are the foundation of long term care in the US. Four in 10 adults are now family caregivers and most of them willingly take on this responsibility for their loved one. However, studies have shown that these informal caregivers are not prepared for the vast array of tasks they are expected to provide…
October 8, 2015
Jonesboro Students Learn Caregiving Skills
Today is the beginning of a new journey for these ladies as they graduate from the In-Home Assistant (PCA) course in Jonesboro. They have learned valuable caregiving skills and are shown here practicing what they have been taught. The IHA/PCA course provides education on the basic skills necessary for those who require minimal to moderate…
July 30, 2015
Arkansas Lay Caregiver Act and Free Workshop
On July 22, 2015, the Arkansas Lay Caregiver Act took effect in our state after being signed into law by Governor Hutchison. Recently, as many as 13 states have enacted a similar law that will ease the transition for hospital patients upon discharge to their home or other facility. This law passed unanimously in Arkansas…
July 23, 2015
2015 July Graduates!!
We are pleased to present the newest certified Graduates from In Home Assistant and Alzheimer’s & Dementia care. These 3 ladies have completed their certfication requirements and have started the Home Care Assistant course today. In just 2 short weeks they will be on their way to taking their CNA exam and starting a new…
May 15, 2015
In-Home Assistant Graduates
Hats off to this May 2015 graduating class of In Home Assistants in Jonesboro!!! Touting their new certification are Phylynese McFerrin, Josie Eguia, Ashley Ivey, Ambria Fisher, Sara Jimenez, Contrell Rogers, Chatney Campbell, Brittanica Seals, Tiffany Harper and Staci Collins. Congratulations ladies!!
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