serving the community for over 35 years, provides caregiving services across Connecticut.

Managers Message

Dear Caregivers,

Heads up: Annual Required Learning (ARL) starts next month

Annual Required Learning (ARL) in HealthStream opens on April 24, with course work to be completed no later than June 19.

Required annual online courses provide valuable knowledge or a refresher of information we all need to ensure a safe environment for our customers and each other and to provide the best care for our patients. This is why we take it so seriously.

Once again, this year’s curriculum builds on feedback that coursework should be relevant and avoid unnecessary re-work for those already proficient in the material. That’s why this year’s courses are shorter and most include an option to test out with a pre-test grade of 80%.

This year’s schedule is once again designed to accommodate the busy vacation season by starting in the spring and ending before most schools close for the summer.

Please watch for more information in the coming weeks.

Happenings at IAH

Colleague Longevity Celebration

Independence at Home held a Colleague's Longevity Celebration. Fifty-seven colleagues were recognized for up to 25 years of service. Each colleague was given a longevity pin, certificate of recognition and roses. Thank you all for your hard work!

Independence at Home Caregiver, Daniel Adomako, escorted his client, Raul Grande, to the University of Connecticut to present Geno Auriemma with a portrait Raul personally painted himself. Raul met Geno last month and decided it would be the perfect time to create such a lovely portrait commemorating the meeting. Raul worked as a sketch artist for The New York Times and The Hartford Courant.

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Looking for something to do in your free time?

We invite you to do something you are passionate about. There are more hours available across the state. Feel free to contact our office at 860.703.1760 to pick up a shift.

Testimonials

Meet Julie Castrogiovanni, intake coordinator at Independence at Home.

Julie does an amazing job providing information for IAH services. Julie helps the clients and their families navigate the IAH onboarding process. She recently received this wonderful testimonial:

”I just got off the phone with Julie. She was kind, professional and an amazing help. She was a former student of mine from way back in the day.” Thank you, Julie, for your dedication, compassion and hard work!"

Sakya Gaston

Independence at Home

"I just wanted to send a kudos about one of the Independence at Home caregivers, Sakya. She has been working with a client in Waterbury and I have been very impressed with her. She is very engaging with the client as well as demonstrating good carryover of all of the teaching I have provided. The client has ALS and since Sakya has been working with him I have noticed an improvement in his spirits. I just wanted to pass along what a great job she is doing."

Diane Duffy Burns, RPT

Hartford HealthCare at Home

Start Here: Hartford HealthCare Brand Campaign

It’s not your average healthcare commercial.

“People haven’t seen anything like this because people haven’t seen a healthcare organization like ours,” said Hartford Healthcare President and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Flaks at a Town Hall meeting.

Spring Edition of MyHealthy Advantage is now ready!

Become at CNA on us

Hartford HealthCare Senior Services is accepting applications for a grant-funded five-week program for those seeking a career as a certified nursing assistant (CNA).

The grant covers the cost of tuition, books, scrubs and the Connecticut Certified Nurses Aide exam. For more information please email CNAtraining@hhchealth.org.

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Upcoming Classes

Virtual: Understanding Lymphedema

The World Health Organization estimates that over 250 million people worldwide live with Lymphedema or chronic swelling. It is a disease that can cause pain, limit our mobility and cause us to be insecure about ourselves. Join a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) from Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network, to learn more about the causes and effects of swelling, ways to manage it and how participation in skilled Occupational and Physical Therapy can help. Join the class on Friday, March 31, from 11 a.m. to noon.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Call 1.855.HHC.HERE (1.855.442.4373) or go to HartfordHealthCare.org/VirtualClasses. After you register, you’ll receive an email with easy instructions on joining the virtual class.

Virtual: Building Better Bones & Joints

Join the class on Tuesday, April 11, from 11 a.m. to noon to learn more about: bone and joint health, benefits of moving to maintain bone health and exercises to promote healthy bones and joints. Presented by Erica Bruno, exercise physiologist, Hartford HealthCare GoodLife Fitness.

In-Person Class: Memory Loss: When to Worry

Join this class on Monday, April 17 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., located at Wilson Branch, Windsor Public Library, 365 Windsor Ave., Windsor, CT 06095, to learn more about memory loss. Topics include the differences between mild forgetfulness, more serious memory problems, causes of memory loss, tips to have the tough conversation about dementia and how to discuss the next steps. Presented by Michelle Wyman, LSW, CDP, dementia specialist, Hartford HealthCare, Center for Healthy Aging.

RSVP to: Gabbie Barnes, 860.285.1931.

205 Kelsey Street, Suite 201

Newington, CT 06111

860.703.1760

email: IAHIntake@hhchealth.org

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