Posts Tagged ‘direct care professional’
Trust, Advocacy, and Person-Centered Care: How Libby Marsnik Found Her Path to Physical Therapy
With two cats at home, a love of golf that started in childhood, and a semester spent studying abroad in Sicily, Libby Marsnik has made the most of her time…
Read More“Can You Spell That Again?” Learning To Communicate Beyond Words
By Savannah Matola | Float Direct Care Professional at ACR and Arthur’s Senior Care | UMN On-Campus Recruiter (OCR) Before I started working at ACR Homes, I never really thought…
Read MoreYou Don’t Need A CNA! Gain Hands-on Healthcare Experience at ACR Homes
How to Get Hands-On Healthcare Experience Without a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification If you’re considering a career as a Physician Assistant, Medical Doctor, Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, or…
Read MoreDirect Care Professional vs. Certified Nursing Assistant: Gaining Valuable Experience in the Field
Written by: Jillian Arkoff, Direct Care Professional. Edited by: Brianna Palkki, Sr. Recruiting Supervisor & Marketing Manager If you’re exploring a career in healthcare, you’ve likely heard of both a…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreA 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…
Read MoreACR Homes On Campus Events at the University of Minnesota – Spring 2024
ACR Homes provides personalized & high-quality care for people with disabilities living in ACR’s 40+ group homes spread across the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area of Minnesota. Because of it’s proximity…
Read MoreWhy 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…
Read MoreBecoming A Physician Assistant: A Student’s Story of Career Exploration
Written by: Anna Lalande, Direct Care Professional & On Campus Recruiter at ACR Homes. I started college as a biomedical engineering student, but through shadowing, volunteering, and working as a Direct…
Read MoreFinding Purpose As A Direct Care Assistant
Name: Adylene Ornelas Current Position: Direct Care Assistant Years at ACR Homes: 2 Hobbies: Dancing | Cooking | Cheerleading | ASL Adylene’s Direct Care Assistant Story I wasn’t sure what…
Read MoreWhy High School Students Are Switching To ACR Homes
High school students aren’t settling when it comes to their workplace. Nor should they have to! Now more than ever, it’s important to have a rewarding, positive, inclusive, flexible, and…
Read MoreWhat Is A Direct Care Professional?
ACR Homes is a leader in the healthcare industry, providing high-quality and personalized patient care for adults with disabilities living in 40+ group homes across the Twin Cities metro area…
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