Each day when you get prepared to go to work, do you think about what you plan to do when you get there? Do you say. OMG I have to stop on the way to pick up coffee, breakfast, do an ATM run? Or do… read more →
What are standard precautions and why should Home Health Aides know about them? Standard precautions are important to help prevent the spread of infectious disease in a healthcare facility and in the home. Standard precautions can help prevent illness and save lives including that of… read more →
The 6th annual World Autism Awareness Day is on April 2, 2013. Every year, autism organizations around the world celebrate the day with unique fundraising and awareness-raising events. Light It Up Blue is a unique global initiative that kicks-off Autism Awareness Month and helps raise awareness… read more →
We are proud of our “Quality Staff” at Horizon! Are they family? Are they friends? Are they Coworkers? Well ….we sometimes spend more time in the office than we do at our own homes. It is imperative to work well with your colleagues when you… read more →
It’s 10:00pm !!! Do you know where all the Nurses are??? Recruiters who limit themselves to the general work hours will risk missing the great ones. They are “GREAT” ones..! The nurses ARE out there. We just need to find them. We will not rest… read more →
Facebook is a great way to connect, share, and engage with other healthcare professionals around the world. Facebook allows you to communicate with people that you would never come across in person. The social network giant touts over 1 billion users, crushing the competition in… read more →
Are you one of the many health care professionals that work the night shift? As a nurse or certified nursing assistant, you will likely be asked to work the night shift at some point in your career. Although there are noted advantages of working while… read more →
Although many HHAs complete a minimum 75 hour training course, many forget that in order to keep their certificate up to date they must be supervised by a nurse and must receive 12 hours of in service training a year. If you have not worked… read more →
The typical interview question begins with, “So tell me, what are some of your weaknesses?” That seemingly innocuous question is a loaded gun for the uninitiated. Though we all have weaknesses (some more than others), parlaying a weakness into a perceived strength is key here. … read more →
Becoming a certified home health aide is not costly and does not require extensive training. If you are looking to get your foot into the health care industry, this may be the right choice for you. In New York State home health aides must be… read more →
