Greater Portland/Vancouver Monthly Marketing Update - August 2018
So last week I had my second knee surgery in 4 months. This one was for my ACL. I am very appreciative that my husband, mom, kiddos, friends, and my staff have been so very very helpful. They have brought me ice packs and meals; become my taxi drivers; helped me get dressed (FYI- only family on the dressing assist). I do NOT like asking for help, and I do NOT like this feeling of dependence. Right now, I am dependent on the schedules, availability, and willingness of others. I am thankful for them, but it has made me
mindful of the seniors we serve. Remember to truly see the heart of those we serve and those we work with. See the vibrancy, independence, and resourcefulness in others. See their strengths and skills instead of their frailty and impairments. This will be all of us one day, should we be so lucky to have those golden years.
Last week we hosted our annual Sponsor Picnic. We planned for almost 100 to attend, but fear the heat scared many away. We appreciate all those that took the time to join us for a more casual opportunity to connect. VIEW PHOTOS on facebook.
Our next Sponsor event is Breakfast on September 7th, so save the date (details below). We also coordinated the CEU poster presentations for the Case Management Summer Mixer- Thank you Oregon Medical Case Management Group for asking and including our team to help.
Sponsors, don’t forget to register for the upcoming case management resource fairs in September/October. We currently have four (4) registrations open. This will be open to non-sponsors to register 2 weeks prior once we have CEU approvals confirmed. (see dates below for registration links)
Senior Provider Information Network (SPIN-Portland) Royalton Place 5555 SE King Rd, Milwaukie, 97222 Topic: The Psychology Behind ID Theft, Fraud, and other Scams
SSN – Clark County Happy Hour Meeting Glenwood Place Senior Living (Join us on the patio!) 5500 NE 82nd Ave, Vancouver, 98662 Topic: Cliques, Politics, and Gossip Continued
Senior Service Network (SSN-Clark) Peace Health Medical Center – Health Education Center 400 NE Mother Joseph Pl – Vancouver WA (92nd & Mill Plain Ave) Topic: Human Behaviors
Walk to End Alzheimer’s Portland Rose Quarter Commons 1 N Center Ct St Portland, 97227 Not on a team yet? We have an offer for you... if you follow 2 steps: 1) Join our team 2) Self donate $15- we will give you a purple athletic bracelet with "What would Krista do?' on the band to celebrate your support in helping us carry the torch on behalf of Krista Davis Tonn this year. We will have the bracelets at the walk, local network meeting in Oregon during August and we will mail as well if needed. Join us!
PeaceHealth Medical Center Resource Fair Peace Health Medical Center- Community Education 400 NE Mother Joseph Place Vancouver, WA 98664
On The Move
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Additional Resources
There are so many resources included in Retirement Connection, that often a few may slip past you and may not be noticed. Did you know that the guide also includes:
"Just because people don’t work traditional hours; Doesn’t mean they don’t work hard hours."
— Amy Schmidt
Sometimes our work schedules are dictated to us by the type of work, coordination with co-workers, or customer needs. Today's workplace is different than 20 years ago before smartphones, when television went off the air at midnight, and most stores were closed by 8pm. We live in a 24/7 world. With 4 generations in the workplace today, be mindful of the changing times- If the job is getting done well and on deadline- then good job. Thank your team!
The following positions have been posted in the last month. (Some position are outside the Portland/ Vancouver area)
Care Staff Coordinator Home Health Occupational Therapist Transportation Coordinator Senior Housing & Care Coordinator Client Care Coordinator Travel Trainer Care Manager Nurse Case Manager
Apply or submit new positions online through Retirement Connection's Job Board.