YOU ARE INVITED
Special Open House at Hess Healthcare Services in Bethlehem
Chocolate & Wine Extravaganza
Alzheimer's Disease: Home Safety Information
Our VERY Special Guest will be:
Kellie Butsack
Alzheimer’s Association Berks Branch Coordinator
This is a FREE event that is open to the Public!
Making the Home Environment Safe
Innovative ideas for people to stay safely in their homes.
Hess Healthcare Services
643 E. Broad St.
Bethlehem, PA. 18018
610-867-2733
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
4:00PM– 7:00PM
Guests will have the unique experience of tasting chocolate and wine pairings!!
Not only is chocolate and red wine a tantalizing combin ation for its sensational taste, but research shows these foods also contain antioxidants which may be good for your health.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
BAVTS Willing To Pay Conference Fees For Local Workers!
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Bethlehem AVTS Continuing Education Department is offering to pay conference registration fees for up to six local direct care workers to attend the Pennsylvania Direct Care Worker Association 2009 Conference to be held in Harrisburg on May 18, 2009. Applicants must be presently employed as a direct care worker (CNA, Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide, Adult Day Care Staff, etc.) in Northampton or Lehigh County and must provide a recommendation and permission to attend the conference from his/her employer. Persons interested in applying for the conference sponsorship can do so through the school by completing an application form which includes the following information:
Full name, address, phone number
Place of employment, address (include county), phone number
Statement of recommendation and permission to attend conference from supervisor
Education or training completed that is related to your position as a direct care worker
Memberships in career-related organizations
Bethlehem AVTS agrees to pay conference registration fees only (up to $60 per person), and will not be responsible for transportation of awardees to and from the event. Application forms should be sent to Bethlehem AVTS via mail, fax or email or delivered directly to the office during hours of operation.Conference AwardsContinuing Education Department
Bethlehem AVTS
3300 Chester Avenue
Bethlehem, PA 18020
PHONE: 610.866.8013, ext. 111
FAX: 610.866.5978
EMAIL: kleins@bavts.org
OFFICE HOURS: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bethlehem AVTS Continuing Education Department is offering to pay conference registration fees for up to six local direct care workers to attend the Pennsylvania Direct Care Worker Association 2009 Conference to be held in Harrisburg on May 18, 2009. Applicants must be presently employed as a direct care worker (CNA, Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide, Adult Day Care Staff, etc.) in Northampton or Lehigh County and must provide a recommendation and permission to attend the conference from his/her employer. Persons interested in applying for the conference sponsorship can do so through the school by completing an application form which includes the following information:
Full name, address, phone number
Place of employment, address (include county), phone number
Statement of recommendation and permission to attend conference from supervisor
Education or training completed that is related to your position as a direct care worker
Memberships in career-related organizations
Bethlehem AVTS agrees to pay conference registration fees only (up to $60 per person), and will not be responsible for transportation of awardees to and from the event. Application forms should be sent to Bethlehem AVTS via mail, fax or email or delivered directly to the office during hours of operation.Conference AwardsContinuing Education Department
Bethlehem AVTS
3300 Chester Avenue
Bethlehem, PA 18020
PHONE: 610.866.8013, ext. 111
FAX: 610.866.5978
EMAIL: kleins@bavts.org
OFFICE HOURS: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
BAVTS Willing To Pay Conference Fees For Local Workers!
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Bethlehem AVTS Continuing Education Department is offering to pay conference registration fees for up to six local direct care workers to attend the Pennsylvania Direct Care Worker Association 2009 Conference to be held in Harrisburg on May 18, 2009. Applicants must be presently employed as a direct care worker (CNA, Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide, Adult Day Care Staff, etc.) in Northampton or Lehigh County and must provide a recommendation and permission to attend the conference from his/her employer. Persons interested in applying for the conference sponsorship can do so through the school by completing an application form which includes the following information:
Full name, address, phone number
Place of employment, address (include county), phone number
Statement of recommendation and permission to attend conference from supervisor
Education or training completed that is related to your position as a direct care worker
Memberships in career-related organizations
Bethlehem AVTS agrees to pay conference registration fees only (up to $60 per person), and will not be responsible for transportation of awardees to and from the event. Application forms should be sent to Bethlehem AVTS via mail, fax or email or delivered directly to the office during hours of operation.Conference AwardsContinuing Education Department
Bethlehem AVTS
3300 Chester Avenue
Bethlehem, PA 18020
PHONE: 610.866.8013, ext. 111
FAX: 610.866.5978
EMAIL: kleins@bavts.org
OFFICE HOURS: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Bethlehem AVTS Continuing Education Department is offering to pay conference registration fees for up to six local direct care workers to attend the Pennsylvania Direct Care Worker Association 2009 Conference to be held in Harrisburg on May 18, 2009. Applicants must be presently employed as a direct care worker (CNA, Home Health Aide, Personal Care Aide, Adult Day Care Staff, etc.) in Northampton or Lehigh County and must provide a recommendation and permission to attend the conference from his/her employer. Persons interested in applying for the conference sponsorship can do so through the school by completing an application form which includes the following information:
Full name, address, phone number
Place of employment, address (include county), phone number
Statement of recommendation and permission to attend conference from supervisor
Education or training completed that is related to your position as a direct care worker
Memberships in career-related organizations
Bethlehem AVTS agrees to pay conference registration fees only (up to $60 per person), and will not be responsible for transportation of awardees to and from the event. Application forms should be sent to Bethlehem AVTS via mail, fax or email or delivered directly to the office during hours of operation.Conference AwardsContinuing Education Department
Bethlehem AVTS
3300 Chester Avenue
Bethlehem, PA 18020
PHONE: 610.866.8013, ext. 111
FAX: 610.866.5978
EMAIL: kleins@bavts.org
OFFICE HOURS: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Direct Care Worker Speaks About Her Experiences!
Tracy Dudzinski, a direct care worker, was recently asked by the Direct Care Alliance to go to Washington, D.C. to tell the people at an Institute of Medicine symposium what it’s like to be a direct care worker. Click on the picture below to hear her statement.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Low Cost Alzheimer's Conference -- 3 CEUs!
The NEXT CONFERENCE IS APRIL 17th!
When? Friday, April 17th, 8:00 am to noon
Who? Any direct care worker or manager working in the Greater Lehigh Valley may attend.
Where?
Gym
Third Street Alliance
41 North Third Street
Easton, PA 18042
How much? Free for members that register before April 10th. $5 for non-members and late registrations.
What? The Lehigh Valley Chapter of the Direct Care Workers Association, Lehigh Valley Alliance on Aging, the Workforce Investment Board and United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley understand how quickly new strategies and ideas emerge in Alzheimer’s care. We are offering this low‐cost option to get the training you need!
The training will be provided by Karen Francis of Arden Courts. Karen has over 15 years of Alzheimer’s experience and several years of experience working as director of community relations and marketing director for various Assisted Living/Dementia Care facilities in the Lehigh Valley. Karen serves on a number of Alzheimer’s/Aging committees, including the Alzheimer’s Association, Lehigh Valley Aging in Place Coalition, the Lehigh Valley Alliance on Aging’s Public Policy subcommittee, the Lehigh Valley Direct Care Worker Association, the American Cancer Society and the ACS Cancer Action Network for District 15. In addition, she runs the Early Stage Memory Loss Dual Group for Sacred Heart Hospital, and the monthly dementia support groups at Sacred Heart and Arden Courts.
Karen will cover a variety of Alzheimer’s topics:
* Introduction and Overview of Alzheimer’s
* Disease and Related Dementias
* Tools for Diagnosis
* Behaviors and Communications
* Activities for Daily Living
This course is pending approval for 3 CEU credits for social workers, RNs and Administrators.
How do I sign up? Contact Cori Rolón at corir@unitedwayglv.org or 610-807-5742.
When? Friday, April 17th, 8:00 am to noon
Who? Any direct care worker or manager working in the Greater Lehigh Valley may attend.
Where?
Gym
Third Street Alliance
41 North Third Street
Easton, PA 18042
How much? Free for members that register before April 10th. $5 for non-members and late registrations.
What? The Lehigh Valley Chapter of the Direct Care Workers Association, Lehigh Valley Alliance on Aging, the Workforce Investment Board and United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley understand how quickly new strategies and ideas emerge in Alzheimer’s care. We are offering this low‐cost option to get the training you need!
The training will be provided by Karen Francis of Arden Courts. Karen has over 15 years of Alzheimer’s experience and several years of experience working as director of community relations and marketing director for various Assisted Living/Dementia Care facilities in the Lehigh Valley. Karen serves on a number of Alzheimer’s/Aging committees, including the Alzheimer’s Association, Lehigh Valley Aging in Place Coalition, the Lehigh Valley Alliance on Aging’s Public Policy subcommittee, the Lehigh Valley Direct Care Worker Association, the American Cancer Society and the ACS Cancer Action Network for District 15. In addition, she runs the Early Stage Memory Loss Dual Group for Sacred Heart Hospital, and the monthly dementia support groups at Sacred Heart and Arden Courts.
Karen will cover a variety of Alzheimer’s topics:
* Introduction and Overview of Alzheimer’s
* Disease and Related Dementias
* Tools for Diagnosis
* Behaviors and Communications
* Activities for Daily Living
This course is pending approval for 3 CEU credits for social workers, RNs and Administrators.
How do I sign up? Contact Cori Rolón at corir@unitedwayglv.org or 610-807-5742.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Spanish/English Bi-lingual Activity Assistant Needed!
Part Time professional Activity Assistant needed for west Allentown Adult Day Service. Must have a drivers license for assistance on transporting clients on our van. Minimum 1 year eldercare experience, Bi-lingual a plus
Hours 10:30-6pm Monday-Friday, Saturdays optional. Rate $9.00 per hour
SarahCare Adult Day
610-391-1576 call between 8-10am only
Hours 10:30-6pm Monday-Friday, Saturdays optional. Rate $9.00 per hour
SarahCare Adult Day
610-391-1576 call between 8-10am only
Monday, March 9, 2009
Last Days to Register for the $5 Conference on Surviving the Economic Crises!
The Lehigh Valley Chapter of the Direct Care Workers Association, Lehigh Valley Alliance on Aging, the Workforce Investment Board and United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley understand how the economic crunch is affecting your wallet. When you are stressed with money problems, your work can be affected.
We proudly offer you this opportunity to learn how to stretch your paycheck in these trying times.
When? Friday, March 13th, 8:00 am to noon
Where?
Moyer Hall
Phoebe Home
1925 Turner Street
Allentown, PA 18104
How much? $5
What? The training will be provided by Denise Continenza from Penn State Cooperative Extension. Denise Continenza is the Family Living Educator with the Penn State Cooperative Extension in Lehigh County. She conducts community education programs on topics related to families across the life cycle such as parenting, family financial management, youth resiliency, and life skills. She is also a panelist with Help for Families, the weekly parenting column appearing in the Morning Call. Denise has been an extension educator since August, 2001. Denise holds a B.A. in sociology from East Stroudsburg University and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Youth and Family Education through Penn State. Denise is an avid runner, and she lives in Whitehall, PA with her husband and three children. Denise will provide practical ways to make your money go farther this year.
She will discuss: Making Decisions about Money· Developing a Budget· Credit and Debt· Recordkeeping· Consumer Protection/Credit Reports
How do I sign up? Call Cori Rolón today at (610) 807-5742 or email her at
corir@unitedwayglv.org
We proudly offer you this opportunity to learn how to stretch your paycheck in these trying times.
When? Friday, March 13th, 8:00 am to noon
Where?
Moyer Hall
Phoebe Home
1925 Turner Street
Allentown, PA 18104
How much? $5
What? The training will be provided by Denise Continenza from Penn State Cooperative Extension. Denise Continenza is the Family Living Educator with the Penn State Cooperative Extension in Lehigh County. She conducts community education programs on topics related to families across the life cycle such as parenting, family financial management, youth resiliency, and life skills. She is also a panelist with Help for Families, the weekly parenting column appearing in the Morning Call. Denise has been an extension educator since August, 2001. Denise holds a B.A. in sociology from East Stroudsburg University and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Youth and Family Education through Penn State. Denise is an avid runner, and she lives in Whitehall, PA with her husband and three children. Denise will provide practical ways to make your money go farther this year.
She will discuss: Making Decisions about Money· Developing a Budget· Credit and Debt· Recordkeeping· Consumer Protection/Credit Reports
How do I sign up? Call Cori Rolón today at (610) 807-5742 or email her at
corir@unitedwayglv.org
Thursday, March 5, 2009
PCA Testifies Before Minnesota Health and Human Services Committee
Bridget Siljander, the president of the Direct Support Professional Association of Minnesota and one of the DCA’s Direct Care Worker Specialists, recently testified before the Minnesota Health and Human Services Committee. Although she was speaking about policies in a different state, many of her experiences as a Personal Care Assistant may seem familiar to our local Direct Care Workers.
Monday, March 2, 2009
State AND Local Conference
There are several conference opportunities coming up!
First, we will be holding a conference on March 13th in Allentown-- LESS THAN TWO WEEKS AWAY on strategies for surviving the economic crunch. The cost of the conference is only $5 and that includes breakfast AND lunch AND a goodie bag with a $10 book entitled, "Your Money or Your Life". Click here to read more details and sign up today.
Secondly, the PA State Direct Care Workers Association is holding their annual conference in May in Harrisburg:
DIRECT CARE WORKERS
Spring Into Action For A Better Tomorrow
Pa. Direct Care Workers Association
5th Annual Conference
Monday, May 18th, 2009 in Harrisburg Pa
Email brendanachtway@gmail.com or call (570)412-1447 with your questions about the state conference.
Email corirolon@unitedwayglv.org or call (610) 807-5742 with your questions about the local conference.
First, we will be holding a conference on March 13th in Allentown-- LESS THAN TWO WEEKS AWAY on strategies for surviving the economic crunch. The cost of the conference is only $5 and that includes breakfast AND lunch AND a goodie bag with a $10 book entitled, "Your Money or Your Life". Click here to read more details and sign up today.
Secondly, the PA State Direct Care Workers Association is holding their annual conference in May in Harrisburg:
DIRECT CARE WORKERS
Spring Into Action For A Better Tomorrow
Pa. Direct Care Workers Association
5th Annual Conference
Monday, May 18th, 2009 in Harrisburg Pa
Email brendanachtway@gmail.com or call (570)412-1447 with your questions about the state conference.
Email corirolon@unitedwayglv.org or call (610) 807-5742 with your questions about the local conference.
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