To register for an online course please click “Register” and fill out a registration form. Be sure to select the course you would like to register for from the drop down option in the form. You will receive a confirmation email with Zoom webinar instructions on how to join. If you have any questions or problems with the registration or you haven’t received your confirmation email please call us at (973)859-2700 or email info@caringpeopleinc.com.
New Jersey Online Course Schedule
March 2021
1. Dementia
Tiffany Ewell & Paulette Lucarelli
Tuesday, March 2
10:00AM-12:00PM
Course Description
Almost 80% of our clients have a diagnosis of dementia. As the population ages so will the need for skilled and trained caregivers with an expertise in working with clients who have memory loss.
2. Customer Service & Communication
Tiffany Ewell & Kim Howarth
Tuesday, March 16
2:00PM-4:00PM
Course Description
Polish the skills you already use every day. Learn from the best to be the best for your clients!
3. Monthly Caregiver Support Group (Unpaid)
Jolene Martel Schwartz, LMSW
Friday, March 26
9:30AM-10:30AM
Course Description
Trust us, we know caregiving can be tough! Share stories, hardships, and connect with peers. We’re here for you.
April 2021
4. Transitional Care
Jolene Martel Schwartz, LMSW & Cintya Apap
Tuesday, April 6
10:00AM-12:00PM
Course Description
Transitioning? So hard. So stressful. The trick is being prepared. After this course you will have the tools necessary to plan for a safe transition home for your clients and keep your client home.
5. Fall Prevention
Clinician & Brady Copp
Tuesday, April 20
2:00PM-4:00PM
Course Description
How can we avoid falls? How can we prevent falls? What to do and not to do when a fall occurs.
6. Monthly Caregiver Support Group (Unpaid)
Jolene Martel Schwartz, LMSW
Thursday, April 15
12:00PM-1:00PM
Course Description
Trust us, we know caregiving can be tough! Share stories, hardships, and connect with peers. We’re here for you.
May 2021
7. Diet & Nutrition
Jolene Martel Schwartz, LMSW & Lacey McCray
Tuesday, May 4
10:00AM-12:00PM
Course Description
Participate in this interactive class and enjoy a cooking demonstration.
8. Handling Difficult Situations
Clinician & Jessica Franceschi
Tuesday, May 18
2:00PM-4:00PM
Course Description
Crisis! Heart Attack! Stroke! Hospice! Are you prepared? Join us to identify crisis situations and get you thinking about ways to prepare.
9. Monthly Caregiver Support Group (Unpaid)
Jolene Martel Schwartz, LMSW
Wednesday, May 12
9:00AM-10:00AM
Course Description
Trust us, we know caregiving can be tough! Share stories, hardships, and connect with peers. We’re here for you.
June 2021
10. Proper Body Mechanics
Tiffany Ewell & Maynesha Freeman
Tuesday, June 8
10:00AM-12:00PM
Course Description
Get those muscles working right! Learn the best ways to keep your body safe while transferring, lifting, using hoyer lifts, and much more.
11. Mid-Year Town Hall (Unpaid)
Admin / RDO
Tuesday, June 25
2:00PM-4:00PM
Course Description
Ask us anything! Here is your chance to get your questions answered. Use this form to submit them!
12. Monthly Caregiver Support Group (Unpaid)
Jolene Martel Schwartz, LMSW
Friday, June 11
11:00AM-12:00PM
Course Description
Trust us, we know caregiving can be tough! Share stories, hardships, and connect with peers. We’re here for you.
July 2021
13. Stress Management
Angela Fallon & Paulette Lucarelli
Tuesday, July 6
10:00AM-12:00PM
Course Description
Namaste. Join us for a relaxing class focused on identifying, avoiding and managing stressful situations.
14. Meaningful Activities
Tiffany Ewell & Kim Howarth
Tuesday, July 20
2:00PM-4:00PM
Course Description
Join us for a fun and interactive training on learning how to make the most of your time with your client.
15. Monthly Caregiver Support Group (Unpaid)
Jolene Martel Schwartz, LMSW
Monday, July 19
8:30AM-9:30AM
Course Description
Trust us, we know caregiving can be tough! Share stories, hardships, and connect with peers. We’re here for you.
August 2021
16. Dealing with Grief & Loss
Jolene Martel Schwartz, LMSW & Cintya Apap
Tuesday, August 3
10:00AM-12:00PM
Course Description
Losing someone you care for is never easy. We are here for you, with compassion and love. We’ll walk you through the steps of what to expect and how to cope.
17. Conflict Resolution
Shavaughn Blount & Brady Copp
Tuesday, August 17
2:00PM-4:00PM
Course Description
Conflict happens and it’s totally normal! Learn tools and tips for how to prevent, resolve, and rebuild when tension arises.
18. Monthly Caregiver Support Group (Unpaid)
Jolene Martel Schwartz, LMSW
Tuesday, August 10
12:00PM-1:00PM
Course Description
Trust us, we know caregiving can be tough! Share stories, hardships, and connect with peers. We’re here for you.
September 2021
19. Dementia
Tiffany Ewell & Lacy McCray
Tuesday, September 7
10:00AM-12:00PM
Course Description
Almost 80% of our clients have a diagnosis of dementia. As the population ages so will the need for skilled and trained caregivers with an expertise in working with clients who have memory loss.
20. Professionalism
Tiffany Ewell & Jessica Franceschi
Tuesday, September 21
2:00PM-4:00PM
Course Description
Be a pro! Join us for the engaging and fun course where you’ll learn how to get hired and how to keep a job with a client!
21. Monthly Caregiver Support Group (Unpaid)
Jolene Martel Schwartz, LMSW
Wednesday, September 15
4:00PM-5:00PM
Course Description
Trust us, we know caregiving can be tough! Share stories, hardships, and connect with peers. We’re here for you.
October 2021
22. Mental Health Issues in the Elderly
Tiffany Ewell & Paulette Lucarelli
Tuesday, October 5
10:00AM-12:00PM
Course Description
Having sympathy and understanding your client’s specific needs is paramount. Learn about how mental health issues affect how you care for senior clients.
23. Clinical Hot Topic
Clinician & Kim Howarth
Tuesday, October 19
2:00PM-4:00PM
Course Description
What’s trending in home healthcare? You’ll find out here! We’ll talk about important relevant topics that you don’t want to miss.
24. Monthly Caregiver Support Group (Unpaid)
Jolene Martel Schwartz, LMSW
Thursday, October 14
8:30AM-9:30AM
Course Description
Trust us, we know caregiving can be tough! Share stories, hardships, and connect with peers. We’re here for you.
November 2021
25. Celebrating HHAs – Games & Prizes (Unpaid)
Admin / RDO
Tuesday, November 9
TBD
Course Description
You are awesome! Join us for a fun session that’s all about celebrating you. Win prizes and play fun games!
26. Monthly Caregiver Support Group (Unpaid)
Jolene Martel Schwartz, LMSW
Friday, November 19
9:00AM-10:00AM
Course Description
Trust us, we know caregiving can be tough! Share stories, hardships, and connect with peers. We’re here for you.