Part –Time Program Aide
Third Street Alliance Sharing the Caring Adult day Services Center is seeking someone energetic, caring, and some computer skills.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum 18 years of age, high school diploma or equivalency, ability to participate in music, art, and recreational activities, ability to relate well with others, ability to work as a member of a team, and the ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds. Experience with geriatric population preferred.
Ability to work as a team member and with people of diverse backgrounds, good communication skills, and ability to work with and maintain confidential information. Criminal background check, biannual physical and annual training required
RESPONSIBILITIES:
To perform assigned direct care group or individual duties as directed by the Nurse or Activity Coordinator such as personal care, assisting with transferring, craft, etc.
Please contact Mahpareh Fakhraie, Director of Sharing the Caring
Phone: 610-258-6271
Fax: 610-258-2112
Mfakhraie@thirdstreetalliance.org
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Free Health Fair!
When?
Saturday, May 2nd, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where?
Sacred Heart Senior Living
4851 Saucon Creek Road
Center Valley, PA
Free Health Screenings!
Vision, Balance, Cholesterol, Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar, Dental, Audiology, Diabetic Footwear and more.
Information on stress management, anxiety, depression, smoking cessation, sleep apnea, insurance, prescription drugs and medical equipment. Veterans Affairs and State Representatives available.
Special appearance by Iron Pigs Mascot "Ferrous"
Raffle tickets to upcoming Iron Pigs Games!
Saturday, May 2nd, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where?
Sacred Heart Senior Living
4851 Saucon Creek Road
Center Valley, PA
Free Health Screenings!
Vision, Balance, Cholesterol, Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar, Dental, Audiology, Diabetic Footwear and more.
Information on stress management, anxiety, depression, smoking cessation, sleep apnea, insurance, prescription drugs and medical equipment. Veterans Affairs and State Representatives available.
Special appearance by Iron Pigs Mascot "Ferrous"
Raffle tickets to upcoming Iron Pigs Games!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Virtual Dementia Tour
Virtual Dementia Tour:
Changing the
Perception of Aging
Free Dementia Workshop
Especially for Caregivers and Healthcare Professionals
Credits received: 1 CEU
Arden Courts and Manorcare of Allentown invites you to take an emotional journey to experience the realities of life for a person living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
People say that you don’t know what life is like until you walk a mile in their shoes.
After experiencing this sensory training, you will understand the overwhelming effects of the aging process when combined with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. This life-changing workshop can also help you make better care-giving and health care decisions by knowing what your patient may be coping with on a daily basis.
Tuesday, April 28th 2009
Beginning at 11:00AM
At Arden Courts Alzheimer’s Assisted Living
5151 Hamilton Blvd..
Allentown, PA 18106
366mktg@hcr-manorcare.com
A time slot must be reserved for the tour/testing, please call Karen Francis for more information or questions.
Join us for this special enlightening workshop. Call today as space is limited for this event. Appointments will be booked every ½ hour beginning at 10:00AM. Light refreshments will be served.
Arden Courts
Alzheimer’s Assisted Living
5151 Hamilton Blvd.
Allentown, PA 18106
(610)-366-9010
Friday, April 24, 2009
PHI Releases Survey for HealthCare Workers
What Does "Affordable" Coverage Mean to You?
As Congress addresses national health reform, PHI's HealthCare for Health Professional division is collecting research and would like YOUR definition of what affordable means - premiums, co-payments, deductible, and share of family income - however you define it.
Take the time to tell them what YOU think by taking this short survey NOW.
As Congress addresses national health reform, PHI's HealthCare for Health Professional division is collecting research and would like YOUR definition of what affordable means - premiums, co-payments, deductible, and share of family income - however you define it.
Take the time to tell them what YOU think by taking this short survey NOW.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Nursing's Hidden Blessings!
One in five Americans is currently taking care of another adult, voluntarily tending to an ill or frail loved one. And as the Baby-Boomer generation ages, that obligation is likely to increase. The burden takes a serious toll on caregivers, leading to poorer health and even an increased risk of death.
But what is it that actually takes the toll? Is it the physical wear-and-tear of feeding and bathing a needy relative? Is it simply that caregivers have too much work and too little time and energy? Or is it the emotional costs of watching a loved one deteriorate, or the anticipation of loss? Or all of this rolled together?
Click here to read the full story about a recently released study discussed on Wray Herbert's We're Only Human blog.
But what is it that actually takes the toll? Is it the physical wear-and-tear of feeding and bathing a needy relative? Is it simply that caregivers have too much work and too little time and energy? Or is it the emotional costs of watching a loved one deteriorate, or the anticipation of loss? Or all of this rolled together?
Click here to read the full story about a recently released study discussed on Wray Herbert's We're Only Human blog.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Alzheimer's -- Past and Future!
The Lehigh Valley Chapter of the Direct Care Workers Association was very pleased to hold an Alzheimer's conference on April 17th 2009!
Judy Matthewson, Executive Director of the Third Street Alliance, welcomes us to her beautiful building:
Karen Francis, Director of Marketing for Arden Courts and representative of the Alzheimer's Association, welcomes the group and discusses her experiences.
Judy Matthewson, Executive Director of the Third Street Alliance, welcomes us to her beautiful building:
Karen Francis, Director of Marketing for Arden Courts and representative of the Alzheimer's Association, welcomes the group and discusses her experiences.
Karen reviews the different types of dementia that workers may encounter:
If you missed our wonderful conference, there are still more opportunities for you to get Alzheimer's training in the Valley! The Alzheimer's Association will be sponsoring another event at the Third Street Alliance. Here are the details:
What? Family Caregiver Training Workshop In Lehigh Valley
Where?
Sharing the caring
41 North Third Street
Easton, PA 18042
When?
Saturday May 16th, 2009
8:30am -4pm
How do I sign up?
Skilled, experienced professionals will conduct the sessions.
Pre-Registration is required, as space is limited
Call the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter
RSVP before May 8th @ 800-272-3900 or 610-258-6271
(24/7) to reserve your seat today!
Visit our web site at: www.alz.org/desjsepa.org
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Support Direct Care Workers and Save Taxpayer Dollars!
Terry Lynch wrote a wonderful article about a presentation he made in the United Kingdom:
"I just gave a keynote speech at the annual conference of an organization that’s influencing the future of long-term care in the United Kingdom. It’s called In Control, and its mission is to enable people using long-term care services to determine what services they need and to control how they are provided. This approach to service provision is known, both there and in the United States, as Self-Directed Support (SDS)."
Read the rest of Terry's story on the Direct Care Alliance blog by clicking here.
"I just gave a keynote speech at the annual conference of an organization that’s influencing the future of long-term care in the United Kingdom. It’s called In Control, and its mission is to enable people using long-term care services to determine what services they need and to control how they are provided. This approach to service provision is known, both there and in the United States, as Self-Directed Support (SDS)."
Read the rest of Terry's story on the Direct Care Alliance blog by clicking here.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Sacred Heart New Building Dedication!
Sacred Heart Senior Living by Saucon Creek will be holding a Dedication and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for their new building," The Wedgewood ", at Sacred Heart Senior Living by Saucon Creek ( just off Rte. 378)!
The event will be held on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8TH AT 2PM... followed by Refreshments !! and Tours until 5pm.
You can RSVP by calling 610-814-2700 or emailing Sue May at alfpch@hotmail.com
The event will be held on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8TH AT 2PM... followed by Refreshments !! and Tours until 5pm.
You can RSVP by calling 610-814-2700 or emailing Sue May at alfpch@hotmail.com
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Arden Courts Holds Car Wash To Raise Money For Alzheimer's Association!
CAR WASH!
Where?
Arden Courts
5151 Hamilton Blvd.
Allentown, PA
610-366-9010
When?
May 1st
10am - 4pm
Why?
To benefit the Alzheimer’s Association!
All proceeds will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association Berks/Lehigh Memory Walk 2009
Where?
Arden Courts
5151 Hamilton Blvd.
Allentown, PA
610-366-9010
When?
May 1st
10am - 4pm
Why?
To benefit the Alzheimer’s Association!
All proceeds will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association Berks/Lehigh Memory Walk 2009
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