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 (718)425-4600 or email info@caringpeopleinc.com.
New York Online Course Schedule
March 2021
1. Dementia
Alberto Sanchez & Cristina Halikias
Thursday, March 4
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
Carolina Pellicani & Sue Banfield
Friday, March 19
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 & Carolina Pellicani
Thursday, April 8
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
Nadia Smith-Litchfield
Friday, April 23
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 & Zelinet Lopez
Thursday, May 6
10:00AM-12:00PM
Course Description
Participate in this interactive class and enjoy a cooking demonstration.
8. Handling Difficult Situations
Clinician & Demarco Pierre
Friday, May 21
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 & Shavaughn Blount
Thursday, June 3
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
Friday, June 18
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 & Cristina Halikias
Thursday, July 8
10:00AM-12:00PM
Course Description
Namaste. Join us for a relaxing class focused on identifying, avoiding and managing stressful situations.
14. Meaningful Activities
Carolina Pellicani & Sue Banfield
Friday, July 16
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 & Deanna Kester
Thursday, August 5
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
Carolina Pellicani & Nadia Smith-Litchfield
Friday, August 20
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
Alberto Sanchez & Gail Feder
Thursday, September 9
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
Carolina Pellicani & Demarco Pierre
Friday, September 17
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
Jolene Martel Schwartz, LMSW & Cristina Halikias
Thursday, October 7
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 & Sue Banfield
Friday, October 22
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
Monday, November 8
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.