Senior Healthcare Blog

OnShift has held some form of our Applause Awards for a dozen years, and the stories we receive about passionate, hardworking senior care professionals never fail to wow us. From new CNAs just...

"I got into senior care to spend time sitting at my desk," said no one ever.

The healthcare industry faces a profound paradox. Healthcare professionals enter their field with genuine passion—a deep desire to care for others and make a meaningful difference in people's lives....

You’ve analyzed your workforce challenges and spotted areas of improvement. Now, you need to get leadership aligned on the tactics and technology needed to manage workforce risk.

The demand for senior care services is rising fast — and so is the pressure on the people who deliver that care every day. During our recent webinar, Employee Engagement Reality Check: Real...

Despite positive developments over the past few years, intractable problems still exist in senior care: problems that ultimately threaten access to the vital post acute setting. To help leaders and...

Caregiving is a selfless act, but it takes a toll on millions of those who do. This toll is called “caregiver burnout,” and it can lead to isolation, depression, resentment, and even serious health...

Earned wage access (EWA) – giving employees access to their earned but unpaid wages between paychecks – can make a positive difference in your recruitment and retention efforts. We cover the reasons...

Consider this scenario: Sarah is a CNA at a nursing home in Ohio, where she’s worked for five years. She has two small kids and supports her grandmother, who lives with her. She’s a positive,...

In senior care, where change is constant, leaders are always seeking strategies to navigate workforce challenges effectively. The latest "Senior Care Survey Report: Workforce 360," published by ...

Why facilities using SAMI are seeing fewer unfilled shifts and a 6% average increase in census

Though occupancy rates are returning to pre-pandemic levels, facilities nationwide are still struggling...

In the complex landscape of senior living and skilled nursing, effective staff management is more than just a logistical necessity ― it's core to providing high-quality care. Balancing the needs of...