Upcoming Events
March 27-28, 2012
1st Annual Care Coordinator Supervisor and Homecare Supervisor Conference
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Springfield, IL
May 16, 2012
IACCPHP Annual Luncheon to honor Mary I. Hill Assistants of the Year
Executive Mansion, Springfield, IL
July 11-13, 2012
2012 Elder Right's Conference
Schaumburg Marriott, Schaumburg, IL
August 17, 2012
IACCPHP Annual Membership Meeting
Springfield, IL
December 12-14, 2012
2012 Governor's Conference on Aging
Marriott Downtown Chicago
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News
2011 Governor's Conference on Aging
"A Day in the Life of a Home Care Supervisor"
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Leslee Ferguson, IACCPHP’s Supervisor of the Year
Leslee Ferguson started at CHELP in 2000, she worked here until 2003 and left for a few years then came back in 2007. She supervises 37 home care aides and about 130 clients. Leslee is a wonderful supervisor who makes sure all of her clients needs are met. There are so many things that can be said about this Supervisor. She assists in training her Homecare Aides and they all know she is there to assist them. Her paper work is always done on time, she always makes sure her client’s semi-annual evaluations are current and her staff evaluations are up to date. She has no problem reporting Elder Abuse if she believes her client is being abused in any way. She has built a relationship with the case workers at the CCU and promptly notifies them of any changes. Leslee has done many things to help her clients. She is an advocate for their well being.
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2011 IACCPHP Annual Membership Meeting
Corporate headquarters, Springfield, IL
August 25, 2011
Speakers at the event included Mary Killough, Illinois Department on Aging; Darby Anderson, Vice-President Addus Healthcare; David Vinkler with AARP; James M Parker with Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services; and Marsha Nelson with Shawnee Alliance for Seniors.
The topics were timely and the information that members took away was invaluable.
Ms. Killough spoke on the updates in the IDoA and in particular about the CARP program that is being initiated soon. Mr. Anderson directed his talk on the increasing direction of services that is becoming more apparent and in particular the use of IP and PA and the Cash and Counseling programs. Mr. Vinkler spoke to the upcoming training that the Alliance for Home Care will be conducting in Champaign and also what the Alliance is and how you can be part of it. Mr. Parker spoke on the Illinois Integrated Care program that is advancing in select areas in the Northern region of the state and the overall scope of this program as it relates to Home Care. Finally Ms. Nelson spoke on issues and answered questions with regard to the new Plan of Care.
All of this was followed by the annual business meeting where issues of the regional meetings, upcoming board strategic planning meeting, the IDoA grant for FY 11 and FY 12, as well as other pertinent issues relating to the association. Discussed were topics on our Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. Another issue discussed was around the question of why you belong to the association. Finally it was noted that the next membership meeting will be held December 7, 2011 in conjunction with the Governor’s Conference in Chicago.
It was a great opportunity for networking and education on what is happening in the world of Home Care and what areas we need to be most cognizant of and prepare for in the coming future.
Mary Killough with
Illinois Department on Aging |
Darby Anderson with
Addus HealthCare |
David Vinkler with AARP |
James Parker with Illinois
Dept of Healthcare and Family Svcs |
Marsha Nelson with
Shawnee Alliance for Seniors |
Attentive Listeners |
2011 IACCPHP Recognition Awards
Executive Mansion, Springfield, IL
2011 Mary I Hill Homecare Aide of the Year Winners
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Emma Claessens, Home Care Personal Services, Inc.
Emma Claessens has been an exemplary employee of Home Care Personal Services for more than 30 years. At age 73, she is still providing comfort and exceptional client care. Our agency recently honored her 30 years of service excellence.
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Annie Edwards, Addus HealthCare, Inc.
Annie Edwards has been an employee of Addus HealthCare, Inc. since February 18, 1980. Mrs. Edwards is always willing to work and never calls in. She has been a model Homecare Assistant and takes great care of her clients.
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Maria Mendoza, Help At Home, Inc.
Maria has been with Help At Home since August 26th, 2002. Her attributes are as follows; excellent attendance, superb skills to show empathy and sympathy, ability to service participants in any type of living conditions and adapting to the many personalizes she encounters.
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Jermaine Mosley, Family Home Service, Inc.
Mr. Jermaine Mosley is an exceptional employee! In a field dominated by women, Mr. Mosley is a rare gem. Mr. Mosley has proven to be an exceptional employee to Family Home Service, Inc. by dutifully following our policies and procedures as far as mandatory in-services, reporting of participant's health changes, turning in timesheets as scheduled, and actively participating in company sponsored events. He has often integrated socialization by escorting his participant to church and other social events instead of remaining isolated at home.
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Shirley Sutter, YWCA McLean County
The YWCA McLean County currently employs 50 trained and talented Home Care Aides, but Shirley Sutter outshines her teammates for a variety of respectable reasons. Shirley has been employed with the YWCA for over 12 years, touching the lives of countless seniors within the Community Care Program throughout this time. Her Home Care Aide skills are referred to by her supervisors as "chameleon-like" because she is able to adapt her mood, personality, and even body language in order to best serve her unique clientele. These skills enable her to satisfy a diverse population of seniors ranging from the most challenging to the easiest to serve.
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