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Career Series | Uniforms

Too sexy for your shirt? In this vlog, Eric and Sadie talk about uniforms and why they are an important part of our everyday operations here at Compass! Have a fun uniform story or experience? Be sure to share it in the comments!

Compass Careers | Life Guide

In the latest vlog from our Career Series, Eric and Sadie explain what a Life Guide is and what their role is as a part of the Compass Family!

Compass Careers | Life Coach

This is the first video in our new career series! Eric and Sadie share what a Life Coach is and the importance of their role in our organization!

Managing YOU in a Difficult Situation

Owning Actions Recently, I walked into a meeting with 4 other managers over 20 minutes late. Following the meeting while chatting with the other managers, I apologized for my tardiness. I was reminded of the Kevin Hart skit entitled “Deebra.” If you haven’t watched the skit, you really should. It is a roller coaster of…

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I Get Paid to Play and Have Fun!

One thing you should know about me is that I love to have fun. Whether I am at the job or hanging with my family or just spending time with friends I like to insert fun into whatever I am doing. Growing up I always had a strong sense of adventure. Backpacking, hiking, traveling, exploring,…

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Why The Demand For Caregiving is at an All-Time High

There is no doubt that the demand for Caregiving services has increased massively in the last few years. The highly trusted Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) says this industry will see the addition of about 1.3 million new jobs by 2020. By 2020, BLS says the industry will witness a growth of about 69% in…

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Over The Counter And Through The Woods

Over the counter and through the woods to your pharmacist’s house we go?  I think I am mixing stories up?  Let’s just talk about over the counter medications for now… Why do our clients need prescriptions for medications they could purchase over the counter (OTC)? Does the doctor really to give them permission to take…

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The Nitty Gritty: Independent Clients and Medication Administration

What do I do if my client takes medications when I am not there? Your client may have a unique situation so make sure to check in with your supervisor if you have questions. A Few General Guidelines: The only time you are not responsible for a client’s medications is when he/she has signed a…

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The Good News of Medication Management

****May is Medication Month!  Join us as we celebrate Medication Management and take a deeper look into the in’s and out’s of Medications.  Who says Medication Management can’t be fun There are quite a few people involved in a client receiving his or her medications like doctors, nurses, pharmacies, hospitals, delivery services and more.  Anyone…

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Medication Month: Why So Much Paper?

May is Medication Month!  Join us as we celebrate Medication Management and take a deeper look into the in’s and out’s of Medications.  Who says Medication Management isn’t fun? Do you ever wonder why we have you fill out paperwork and we want it to be exact? Well, have you ever played Telephone? It’s when…

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