February 6, 2018
New CNA Classes in White Hall
If you live in Southeast Arkansas and have considered a career as a CNA or home caregiver, now may be the perfect time to start working toward that goal! The Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Center in Pine Bluff has recently moved to White Hall, and we are starting a new class on Tuesday, February 20….
January 19, 2018
Classes Postponed in Pine Bluff
The Pine Bluff Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program would like to announce that our upcoming class previously scheduled to start on Monday, Jan. 22 will be rescheduled for a later date due to our recent move to White Hall along with the recent inclement weather conditions. Our new address is 206 Frankie Lane, White Hall,…
December 15, 2017
Congratulations to Our Newest Graduate!
Congratulations to Tiara Jackson for completing the Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program in Pine Bluff this week! She is now eligible to provide in-home care as well as to test for CNA certification. Our next class will be starting on Monday, January 22, with a registration deadline of Thursday, January 18, and will graduate by…
November 30, 2017
Congrats to Pine Bluff’s Newest Graduate
Congratulations to Tiara Jackson for graduating the IHA and AD classes in Pine Bluff this month! We look forward to seeing her complete the HCA class and go on to become a certified nursing assistant. Our next class in Pine Bluff will be starting in January. Completion on the IHA class, which takes about 2…
October 17, 2017
Oct. 28: National Drug Take Back Event
Which of the following poses the greatest risk to your children this Halloween? a. Razorblades in chocolate bars. b. Poison candy. c. Your own medicine cabinet. Though checking your children’s candy at Halloween is highly recommended, your own medicine cabinet poses a much greater risk to children. Family and friends are the main source…
October 13, 2017
Adult Vaccination Event
Adult Vaccination Event- Pine Bluff The UAMS Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program is working with our local Walgreens to provide an adult vaccination event. DATE: Friday, October 20, 2017 TIME: 9:00- 11:00 AM LOCATION: South Central Center on Aging 4747 Dusty Lake Drive, Ste. 101 Pine Bluff, AR 71603 Flu, pneumonia, & TDap vaccinations will be…
October 6, 2017
Medicare Open Enrollment: Are You Ready?
Medicare Open Enrollment (Oct. 15- Dec. 7 each year) is the time during which Medicare beneficiaries can review, compare, and make changes to their Part D or Medicare Advantage Plans. Since plan prices and coverage can change from year to year, it is recommended that you look at available plans for the upcoming year during…
September 29, 2017
Home Care Assistant Graduates
Congratulations to Kym, Brandy & Allisha for completing the Home Care Assistant class this week in Pine Bluff! These students have completed all 3 classes is our program and are now eligible not only to provide home caregiving services but also to test for their CNA exam and begin their careers in nursing. For more…
September 13, 2017
Pine Bluff AD Grads
Congratulations to this week’s Alzheimer’s & Dementia Training graduates in Pine Bluff! L-R: Kymyara Hill, Brandy Edgerson & Allisha Collier. Graduates of this 3-day course are educated in how to provide support and care for a person with dementia. They have received basic information on the types and causes of dementia and practical tips on…
September 7, 2017
In-Home Assistant Graduates
Congratulations to our newest In-Home Assistant graduates in Pine Bluff! L-R: Belinda Smith, Brandy Edgerson, Alicia Collier, Amanda Smith, Kymyara Hill. These students have completed their first course of our training program and are now eligible to provide home caregiving services. For those going on to complete all three classes and test for your CNA…