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I/DD Workforce Management Strategies For A Fresh Start To 2021

December 15, 2020 | Cari Rosenberger

If you’re like me, you’ve been looking forward to 2021 for quite a few months. This year has not be an easy one for I/DD providers. In numerous states, day programs closed in an effort to curb the...

The Top 5 Senior Care Employee Perks

December 10, 2020 | Jenna Berris

Throughout the pandemic, which has been especially hard on senior care frontline staff, we’ve seen providers go to great lengths to offer support and boost morale. And this level of commitment to...

How One Provider Increased Communication & Boosted Staff Satisfaction During The Pandemic

December 8, 2020 | Tommy Marzella

Aurora Health and Rehabilitation, a Vanguard Healthcare Services, LLC community, delivers long-term care, behavioral health and rehabilitation services. Prior to using OnShift they relied on manual,...

Our New Workforce 360 Survey Report Is Here!

December 4, 2020 | Cari Rosenberger

As part of our continuous dedication to the senior care industry, OnShift conducted our second Workforce 360 Survey this past fall. The goal of this survey was to learn more about the workforce...

25 Creative & Safe Ways To Celebrate The Holidays With Residents & Staff

December 2, 2020 | Lori Presser

While the holidays look different this year for residents, staff and families in senior care, there are still plenty of ways to spread cheer around the community. And so far I’ve seen no shortage of...

Finding Gratitude During Challenging Times

November 24, 2020 | Lisa Fordyce

I find myself thinking about the Thanksgiving holiday much differently this year than any other time in my life. And I am sure all of you feel the same way. 2020, to say the least, has been filled...

COVID-19 & Compassion Fatigue: Combatting The Perfect Storm

November 18, 2020 | Lisa Fordyce

I was reminded of just how long we’ve been under the grips of COVID-19 the other day. OnShift CEO Mark Woodka has been sending daily emails about a wide variety of topics to the entire OnShift team...

Labor Cost Saving Strategies For The COVID Era

November 13, 2020 | Marti Bowman

Lower occupancy, massive PPE costs, testing expenses and increased reliance on overtime and agency staff are the reality for the majority of senior care providers today. And according to Mark...

Industry Update: How Election Results Will Impact Senior Care

November 9, 2020 | Peter Corless

Last Friday afternoon, AHCA/NCAL briefed association members on how this year’s election results will impact long-term care providers. Although Joe Biden was named President-Elect after the briefing,...

How A Candidate-First Approach Can Help I/DD Providers Boost Hiring

November 6, 2020 | Cari Rosenberger

Recruiting and hiring employees in I/DD requires a lot of time and attention. And while the emergence of COVID-19 has widened the talent pool for I/DD providers, it hasn’t necessarily made hiring and...

Quality Over Quantity: How To Quickly Identify Top Candidates In Home Health

November 4, 2020 | Cari Rosenberger

An influx in demand, paired with the recent displacement of millions of workers due to the pandemic, has led to an increase in applications among home health and home care providers. And while this...

Advancements In Time & Attendance Increase Security & Drive Infection Control

October 30, 2020 | Cari Rosenberger

Nothing is more important to senior care organizations than keeping residents and employees safe – and the pandemic has brought to light just how true that commitment is. Fortunately, vast...