Here are a few tips to follow when you are working as a home health aide. Following these simple rules will help you to provide the best possible care for your patient and will solidify a long lasting relationship with your agency. Do: Report… read more →
Are you starting to research the occupational therapy assistant career field and are a bit confused about some of the job roles available? Do you want to know the difference between an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) and Occupational Therapy Aide (OT Aide)? Below is a… read more →
Have you ever wondered what the average salary for a Home Health Aide is? What you can expect to get paid as a home health aide will vary based on your where you live, your years of experience and whether you are employed by a for-profit… read more →
Whew! I have been on a blog break for a month! Our computer/internet genius at the office was too kind and created a schedule at the office which gave me time in between. Oh my! I learned blog writing is a momentum thing. It… read more →
There are many different apps out there that promote health and fitness. Some are good and some just don’t cut it. These apps will help you get on the right track to a healthy and fit you. There are apps that help you lose weight,… read more →
When you are looking for the perfect career opportunity, the solution is as easy as a phone call to Horizon Healthcare Staffing. Whether you are interested in full-time, part-time, per diem work or a permanent position, we can help you assess the many choices available… read more →
At Horizon Healthcare Staffing, we pride ourselves on providing our clients with only the best nurses. Our nurses must have good communication skills, emotional stability, empathy, flexibility, among others. Here is our top 10 list of attributes of a great nurse. 1. Communication Skills… read more →
Guest Post by Shelbye Omondi, OTR Many times when I tell people what I do for a living, I get two responses: 1) “What is an occupational therapist?” 2) “Eww…in a nursing home?” Fact of the matter is, I would not change it for the… read more →
Nursing is one of the oldest and most desirable professions throughout the world. There are many different specialties for nurses; you can be a school nurse, ER nurse, LPN, RN, infusion nurse, nursing aid, the list goes on. In order for you to work in… read more →
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released the job numbers for this March (2013), and they are good! Job growth in healthcare continued in March, adding 23,000 jobs last month. These numbers are similar to the prior 12 month average. Within healthcare, employment increased by… read more →
