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How to Improve Workplace Culture in Healthcare

The workplace culture in healthcare can profoundly impact the well-being of employees and clients. When healthcare organizations prioritize a positive workplace culture, they create a safe and supportive environment that leads to improved employee and client satisfaction, and, ultimately, better health outcomes, such as reduced complications, improved quality of life,

Happy Home Care & Hospice Month

It’s November, which means it’s time to celebrate Home Care & Hospice Month. It’s a great time to thank all the gifted people who work in home health care and acknowledge the many ways they improve our lives. We can’t think of a better time to celebrate the hard work

Female Home Health Private Nurse

What Is a Private Duty Nurse or Caregiver?

The COVID-19 pandemic transformed the way we view our lifestyles, goals, and careers. One survey showed over half of employees now want a career that allows them to contribute even more to society and their communities. If this is you, you’re not alone. Does the thought of helping people who

Home Health CNA helping patient

What is the Role of Home Health CNAs?

Thinking of starting or expanding your CNA career in home health? Home health CNAs are an integral part of the healthcare industry. CNAs are responsible for assisting with a range of home care services, including companion care and private duty nursing care. A CNA works under a registered nurse and

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6 Reasons to Be A Home Healthcare Provider

Why do you work? You might think this is a trick question, but dive below your first answer and give this a moment of thought. In this post, we’ll point to the top 6 reasons that working to bring healthcare to people where they live (aka, home health care) is a truly incredible use of your time that will bring you much more than a paycheck.

10 Tips to Become a Better CNA

The role of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is essential to teams that care for the wellbeing of clients, especially those teams delivering home-based care. As the frontline provider of these care services, a CNA is often the first professional to note both the physical and mental changes in clients.

Lisa Shardon of Home Health Companions Interviewed on CBS

Lisa Shardon, President and CEO of Home Health Companions, spoke with CBS news in an interview this week. The subject of the interview was the company’s active hiring, even in this time when unemployment in the state and around the nation is at record highs. Read about the interview and the openings the company has.

Should you bring your loved one home?

Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins asks families to consider bringing loved ones home from assisted living and skilled nursing facilities and caring for them at home. The Dallas Morning News reports that this suggestion is in response to confirmed COVID-19 cases among residents of a North Dallas senior-living facility. Every

Are you up to date?

Childhood vaccinations are one of the greatest medical success stories of the 20th century, but as you age, you become more at risk for certain diseases. August is National Immunization Month giving us all a friendly reminder that  immunization should be a life-long priority. We found a clear cut list

Liberty Heights Tree Decorating

When the 2013 icepocolypse hit, the Home Health Companions staff crafted and gathered ornaments for the Liberty Heights Gracious Retirement Living’s Christmas Tree. We’re so excited to be sharing and spreading holiday cheer with the residents and staff of Liberty Heights in Rockwall, TX.