June 2, 2016
Pine Bluff Staff Attends Health Fair in Hot Springs
Donna & Michelle took blood pressure readings while Teresa measured blood sugars at the Foster Grandparents Conference at Lake Degray yesterday!
May 31, 2016
Summer Discount Special!
Take advantage of our summer discount for our next class starting on July 5! If you’ve been considering becoming trained as a home caregiver or to get your CNA license, now is the time! Call 870-879-1440 today for more info.
May 11, 2016
Training for Dementia Care
Students who go through the Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program get more than just the minimum information required to pass a CNA exam or “sit” with a person in the home. They acquire a wealth of knowledge about the aging process and skills required to effectively care for our growing aging population. Today in our In-Home Assistant…
May 10, 2016
FREE Workshop: Dementia Care Skills for the Family Caregiver
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 care for an older adult with dementia at home. Time…
April 26, 2016
New Geriatric Home Caregivers in Pine Bluff!
We would like to send out a big CONGRATULATIONS to Terri & Brenda, who successfully completed their clinical rotations in the nursing home today, making them Pine Bluff’s latest Schmieding-Certified Geriatric Home Caregivers! Whether you go straight to work in the home or choose to continue along the path to a career in nursing, we…
April 21, 2016
Seniors, Beware Scams!
Seniors have increasingly become a major target for scammers in recent years. A major source of these cons are phone calls from people posing as Medicare representatives, medical supply companies, insurance salespeople and the like. Scams are also prevalent on the internet and in email, and some scammers may even show up at your doorstep. Remember,…
April 5, 2016
FREE CE on Falls Prevention
We will be offering a free, 1-hour continuing education class on falls prevention on Friday, April 22, 2016 @ 10:00 AM. This is a topic that will be especially beneficial to caregivers and older adults alike. According to the CDC, falls are the top cause of injuries in older adults and can significantly impact their…
March 30, 2016
In-Home Assistant Graduates
Congratulations to Brenda & Terri, who passed their IHA finals and skills check-offs last week! You have been great students, and we look forward to working with you during AD class this week. For anyone interested in becoming a certified home caregiver or training to test for CNA license, our next class is scheduled to…
March 24, 2016
In-Home Assistant Students Practice Skills
Brenda, Terri & Jacqueline practice dental and nail care in preparation for IHA skills check-offs next week. Good luck, ladies!
March 2, 2016
Pine Bluff’s Newest Geriatric Home Caregivers Complete Clinicals
Our newest class of Geriatric Home Caregivers completed HCA clinicals yesterday! Congratulations, ladies, and we wish you the best in your future careers. They are now fully prepared to go on to provide quality in-home care as Schmieding-Certified Geriatric Home Caregivers OR start their careers in the nursing field by going on to test for their…