In doing research on the web for an inservice I’m writing, I came across a four minute video that I will never forget. Produced by the Cleveland Clinic, it is a powerful reminder of how important empathy and compassion are, especially for anyone who works in...
Did you know that, for many nursing assistants, their number one complaint about work is that they don’t feel appreciated? There’s an easy fix for that. On our sister blog, Embracing Civility, we’re offering a simple template for some cute...
The dictionary defines compassion as “a deep awareness of the suffering of another, coupled with the wish to relieve that suffering.” So, for someone to be compassionate, he or she must be able to put themselves in someone else’s shoes, AND act on...
We all know that ongoing education leads to reduced turnover and greater job satisfaction. Not to mention that continuing education is a yearly requirement for nurse aides! But, how do you know the information you provide to your nurse aides “sticks?” ...
As you are well aware, a nurse aide’s job can be quite stressful. Being on the frontlines of client care is tough! Most nursing assistants are not fully prepared for the challenges that lie ahead on a daily basis. As a result, job burnout and quick turnaround...