Direct Care Chronicles: Laughing Our Way Through Unexpected Challenges
By: Amanda Pederson – ACR Homes employee *The name of the resident in this story has been changed in order to maintain confidentiality. They will be referred to as “Alfie”.…
The Importance Of Compassion in Long-Term Healthcare
Written by: Jillian Arkoff, Direct Care Professional at ACR Homes Within the walls of long-term healthcare facilities like ACR Homes, a simple but important effort shapes the lives of…
Making Dreams into Reality at Camp Confidence
Camp Confidence Year 2 The 92nd, Chowen and James residents recently headed to Camp Confidence, an accessible camp in Brainerd, for their second annual “Camp Chaos” trip! With 19 people…
Minnesota State Fair Scavenger Hunt
We’re excited to invite you to an enjoyable and interactive Scavenger Hunt at the Minnesota State Fair! This is a great chance to explore the fairgrounds, enjoy its attractions, and…
ACR Receives Three Key “Top Workplaces” Awards
We are so pleased to be able to share the exciting news that ACR Homes has received THREE 2024 Top Workplace Culture Excellence awards for Purpose & Values, Innovation and…
Accessible Parks In The Twin Cities
With temperatures warming up across Minnesota, park season is fast approaching. Thankfully, more and more communities are making their parks ADA compliant and accessible for individuals with disabilities. We’ve compiled…
A Guide To Preparing For An ACR Homes Interview
Providing care for adults with disabilities requires empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to support and empower people. Securing a position as a Direct Care Professional (DCP) or Residential Supervisor…
Make an Impact during your Gap Year
Recently graduated or graduating this year? Applying to a health focused grad school (MD,PA,OT,PT,Chiro, etc.) this year or next year and taking a gap year? Searching for support and meaningful,…
From Pre-Nursing Student to Top RN: How My Experience at ACR Homes Paved the Way
Part 1 of ACR’s “Share Your Story” Campaign Written by: Lucy Brandt – Registered Nurse at ACR Homes I started working for ACR in the summer of 2014. Like many…
Why Caregivers Should Practice Hand-Over-Hand Assistance with Patients
Written by: Kayla Wildes, Direct Care Professional & On Campus Recruiter at ACR Homes One main focus of the ACR Homes Mission is to encourage people with disabilities to be…
Intern Spotlight: Ava Roufs, pre-PA
Attending: UMN – Twin Cities Major: Neuroscience Career Path: I’m on a Pre-PA track which I’m excited about because it allows for a diverse healthcare education and the flexibility…
Earn High School Credit For Working In A Long Term Health Care Setting
Announcement for Minnesota High School Students Grades 11 – 12 (starting the 2023-2024 school year & beyond) A new program was passed at the most recent Minnesota legislative session allowing…