“I get calls at 5am from Caregivers with all kinds of reasons for why they can’t come to work.” Donna is the Office Manager for a medium sized home care agency in rural Ohio. She’s the one who deals with all the unplanned caregiver absences. “Most of the time, it...
Diabetes is an epidemic. That’s not news. But have you seen the latest global statistics? Someone dies from diabetes every six seconds. Diabetes kills more people every year than HIV, tuberculosis and malaria combined. And, in just one generation, the number...
Today, our guest blogger, Corey Ann Rotella, CNA, shares more words of wisdom. This time, she turns her focus to the loss and grief that are a part of every nurse aide’s work life. Corey says: Loss. As CNA’s, it is inevitable that we will encounter it at some...
If you’ve ever said, “I’m just a CNA” or “I’m just a nurse,” then this little parable is for you! Our guest blogger, Corey Anne Rotella, CNA, shares a lovely story she wrote about the importance of acknowledging and...
In her latest post, Corey Ann Rotella, CNA, shares her thoughts about mindfulness–going through the day being truly alive and aware of each moment. Please share your thoughts on this subject below! As CNAs, one of the biggest benefits of our job is the gift of...