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First Care of New York Spotlight Announcements
First Care is in the process of implementing a new cloud based management solution, which offers industry leading integrated applications for Billing and Payroll, HR and Compliance and Workforce Management. The goal is to stream line our day to day processes, minimize inefficiency, help us better service our Patients and Caregivers and support FC continued growth. Stay tuned for announcements!
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Last edition, we introduced a new program to all employees and patients (Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program). The CDPAP launch has been a huge hit, as it enables individuals to have a more active role in the selection and maintenance of their home care services. We would also like to announce to our caregivers that FCNY has begun accepting cases from Health and Hospital Corporation. HHC is New York City’s public hospital system, which can refer up to sixty homecare cases a day. Needless to say we will have a lot of cases that the coordination staff will have to offer. Only HHA’s are able to work on an HHC case, so if you are interested, please contact your coordinator. Also if you like to be a caregiver for a friend or family member, contact the marketing department at 718-741-5950 and ask about the CDPAP program. Aides of the Month: We would like to recognize the following caregivers for the overall great work and performance February Ysabel Vidal, March Noely Serrata de Garcia and April Rosa Silva. Caretaker’s Corner: To all employees, You should dress in proper attire while in patient’s home, especially since the hot temperatures are approaching. In Addition, please submit your vacation requests in writing one month in advance. Recruitment Corner: We are currently accepting employment applications daily for those that are HHA certified and available to work in the Bronx (with open availability). Free training classes are offered, in English and Spanish, in our Bronx, Brooklyn & Queens locations. We accept applications for the training classes daily. Feel free to call (718) 364-7251 & press option 7 for further information or to speak with a Recruiter. Client Corner: Each Quarter we would like to spotlight a patient who puts a smile on our face. This quarter we spotlight Beatrice Thompson. It’s always a pleasure to service you! Benefits Corner: As a reminder, beginning on October 1, 2015, accrued and unused PTO may not be carried over from one calendar year to the next, except up to 40 hours of Base Sick PTO may be carried over to the next calendar year. Eligible Aides will not be allowed to use more than 40 hours of Base Sick PTO in a calendar year, regardless of whether they have carried additional time over from previous years. Accrued and unused PTO time that is accrued after October 1, 2015, will be forfeited at the time of termination of employment, regardless of the reason for said termination. To see our entire PTO policy, go to www.1st-care.org/ptopolicy
We want to invite any patients that reside in the Bronx or Upper Manhattan to HARMONY, our social adult day care center. Come on by and enjoy a day or relaxation, meet new friends, play bingo, sing, take computer classes and enjoy a FREE meal. The center is you home away from HOME. If you are interested, call today at 718-585-5440 and tell them that you are a “First Care Patient”. EMPLOYEE Trivia Corner
1st two employees that answer all questions correctly will receive a gift. (Send your responses to First Care of New York Inc. 2488 Grand Concourse Suite #332 Bronx, NY 10458). All winners will be announced in the next edition. Question 1: The official first day of summer is technically called? Question 2: In the U.S. what is the most popular selling grilling meat throughout the summer? Question 3: What U.S. President’s daughter celebrates a birthday on July 4th ? Question 4: What are the three summer signs of the Zodiac?
Los/ las primeros/os dos empleados/as que respondan la pregunta correctamente recibiran un regalo (envie sus respuestas a First Care of New Yor Inc. 2488 grand Concourse Suite #332 bronx, NY 10458) Todos/as los/as ganadores seran anunciados en la proxima edicion. Pregunta 1: Tecnicamente como se llama oficialmente el primer dia de verano? Pregunta 2: Cual es la carne mas popular que se vende durante el verano en los EEUU? Pregunta 3: Cual Presidente de los EEUU cumple ano el 4 de Julio? Pregunta 4: Cuales son los tres signos zodiacos de los meses del verano?
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People aged 55 and older account for one-quarter of all Americans living with HIV in 2012. People aged 50 and older have many of the same HIV risk factors as younger people, but may be less aware of their risk (the elderly are less likely to protect themselves, and the use of erectile dysfunction medications aides the elderly in the ability to have sex). Older Americans are more likely to be diagnosed with HIV infection later in the course of their disease. Aging with HIV infection also presents special challenges for preventing other diseases because older people with HIV may have an increased risk for cardiovascular disease, thin bones, and certain cancers. Next topic...Injury and Violence
En el 2012, un cuarto de las personas de 55 anos o mas viven con el VIH. Las personas mayors de 50 anos corren los mismos riesgos del VIH como las personas mas jovenes. Sin embargo estan menos concientes de sus riesgos (las personas de la tercera edad son menos propensos a protejerse a si mismo, el uso de medicamentos para disfuncion erectile les Brinda la habilidad a las personas mayors a tener mas sexo). Americanos Mayores son mas propensos a ser diagnosticado on el VIH mas tarde en el transcurso de su enfermedad. Envejeciendo con el VIH tambien presenta desafios especiales para prevenir otras enfermedades porque las personas mayores con VIH pueden tener un riesgo mayor para enfermedades cardiovasculares, huesos debiles, y cierto cancer.
Anyone that knows a friend or family member or even someone you meet in the street who can benefit from homecare services, have them contact the marketing hotline at 718-741-5956 for a FREE consultation.
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ualquier persona que conoce a un amigo, miembro de la familia, o alguien en la calle que pueda beneficiarse de los servicios de cuidado en el hogar , puede comunicarse con la lĂnea de mercadeo en el 718-741-5956 para una consulta gratuita
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