Caregivers

There will be a Job Fair at Home Instead Senior Care in Carson City this Friday, Feb. 22 beginning at 11 a.m. The Job Fair features on the spot interviews. Put your passion for Caregiving to work!

We need compassionate people with great character to join our elite Caregiving Team. Our Caregivers enjoy building relationships with Seniors as well as development training.

Welcome Carson City to our list of things to do around town as we prepare for Wednesday, Feb. 13, with an arriving storm that is set to bring rain, wind and snow showers to the Carson City region over the next few days along with several feet of snow to the Sierra.

Good morning, Carson City! You are on the downhill slope toward the weekend.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors holds its first of two bimonthly meetings Thursday, while Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak visits Carson High School Career and Technical Education (CTE) students.

Parents, guardians and caregivers are encouraged to attend "Parent Night" (no students or children) at Carson Middle School, part of the #SaveTheKids program focusing on youth interactions with digital technology, the Internet and social media.

The Carson City School District is reminding parents, guardians and caregivers that this Thursday's #SAVETHEKIDS presentation, featuring keynote speaker Collin Kartchner and educational consultant Katey McPherson, is for adults only; no children or students.

That event takes place at 7 p.m. inside the Carson Middle School Cafeteria.

In rural Nevada, many teens and children need a safe, temporary living situation so Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) is looking for devoted families and individuals willing to share their heart and their home by becoming a licensed foster caregiver.

Good day Carson City and welcome to the middle of the work week. Today is Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. We're looking at mostly sunny skies ahead today and for the remainder of the week, with highs in the low 50s today and warming into the mid 50s through Sunday.

Hello Carson City and welcome to Monday, Jan. 21, 2019. Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a national holiday to honor the civil rights leader. Schools and most all state, local and national government offices are closed for the day. Ahead, skies are clearing and the storm overnight has begun to move out. After 10 a.m. the National Weather services says we will have sunny skies with a high of 39.

Good day Carson City. It is Friday, Jan. 18, 2019. Heading into the weekend it looks like the heavy stuff is out of the way weather wise. Today we'll see a slight chance of rain and snow after 10 a.m. with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 46. Saturday we are looking at partly sunny skies and a high in the low 50s.

MINDEN — Due to the recent tragic events in Douglas County, many people may be feeling grief, anxiety, and unsafe. Douglas County is encouraging residents to reach out to support groups in the community to receive help, reassurance and comfort during this difficult time.

We welcome family caregivers of a loved one with an Alzheimer's Disease or related dementia diagnosis to join us at our monthly Caregiver Support Groups.

When: January 21, 2019 and every first and third Monday of the month

Where: Carson Tahoe Cancer Center, Resource Room, 1535 Medical Parkway in Carson City.

Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Facilitator: Christine Cassinelli

We welcome family caregivers of a loved one with an Alzheimer's Disease or related dementia diagnosis to join us at our monthly Caregiver Support Groups.

When: January 23, 2019 and every fourth Wednesday of the month.

Where: Carson City Citizen's Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive in Carson City

Time: 2:30-4 p.m.

Facilitator: Heidi Slater

We welcome family caregivers of a loved one with an Alzheimer's Disease or related dementia diagnosis to join us at our monthly Caregiver Support Groups.

Where: Carson Tahoe Cancer Center, Conference Room, 1535 Medical Parkway in Carson City.

When: February 13, 2019 and every second Wednesday of the month

Time: 1-2:30 p.m.

Facilitator: Barbara Singer

Job Fair at Home Instead Senior Care in Carson City is hiring full and part time caregivers. There's a variety of shifts and the pay is competitive, with a $200 sign on bonus.

Amanda Daig cares for residents living in the memory care neighborhood “as if each and every one of them was her grandmother,” says Tara Alto, administrator at Fernley Estates Senior Living and Memory Care in Fernley. The Nevada Caregivers Coalition honored Daig for her outstanding care by selecting her as “Caregiver of the Year” at the 2018 Caregiver Recognition Luncheon last month at the Atlantis Hotel Casino in Reno.

Put your passion for Caregiving to work! We need compassionate people with great character to join our elite Caregiving Team. Our Caregivers enjoy building relationships with Seniors as well as developing training. We have competitive pay, Medical benefits, a Wellness program, flexible hours, and retirement program “Simple IRA.”

ON THE SPOT INTERVIEW!

WORK FOR THE 1ST PLACE COMPANY FOR “BEST PLACES TO WORK”

$200 SIGN ON BONUS! VARIETY OF SHIFTS AND COMPETITIVE PAY!

YOU CAN APPLY IN PERSON OR ONLINE AT WWW.HOMEINSTEADCARSON.COM

Hello Carson City and welcome to another bright, sunny yet cool fall day in the capital city. Today is Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018 with the weekend now in sight. There's quite a few activities in the works today. Something for the mind, body and sharing food with others for the soul.

Carson Tahoe Expressions Memory Care, a new Prestige memory care center opening soon in Carson City invites families and caregivers of those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia to attend a free seminar on Thursday, Nov. 8, beginning at 1 p.m., at the Carson Nugget.

Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ November breakfast meeting includes a discussion and request for input on the Coalition’s updated Comprehensive Community Prevention Plan, plus a free training on Naloxone and harm reduction. The public meeting is on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 9am at the Silver Springs Community Center, 2945 Fort Churchill Street.

A training offered by Partnership Carson City on Wednesday could help save lives. The 30-minute lunchtime class will teach participants how to use the nasal spray Naloxone, a drug that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

Right at Home is hosting a hiring event at the Carson City office of Nevada JobConnect on Friday, November 16, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Nevada JobConnect is located at 1929 N. Carson St, Carson City, NV 89701.

Available jobs are: Caregivers (non-medical) JO# 456019.

It is preferred that job seekers are referred to the job listing by a JobConnect representative before the hiring event.

For more information, please visit the nearest Nevada JobConnect location for details.

Job Fair at Home Instead Senior Care, we need great Caregivers for all shifts. Click on the flier for more information.

It was a full house on Thursday evening in the Bristlecone room at Carson Tahoe Health in Carson City. The subject matter, dementia, affects many who care for aging family members. While the world is still searching for a cure, the good news is dementia research has hit record levels of funding and support in our country.

Welcome to the last day of summer Carson City. Today is Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. The forecast calls for sunny skies and cool nights through the weekend, ideal for today and the weekend's upcoming events.

Carson Tahoe Care Center, a new Prestige Care center opening soon in Carson City, invites the community to attend a free discussion on Alzheimer’s and dementia care 6 p.m. this Thursday, Sept. 20 at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center.

In rural Nevada, many teens and children need a safe, temporary living situation, so Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) is inviting the community to learn about becoming a foster caregiver by attending pre-service foster parent training, Friday, Sept. 21 through Sunday, Sept. 23 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Banner Churchill Community Hospital, Lake and Tahoe Rooms, 801 E. Williams Avenue in Fallon.

Good morning Carson City, today is Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018. Hikes, art showings and more are in the lineup today as we inch closer to the weekend.

Our Caregivers enjoy building relationships with Seniors as well as developing training. We have competitive pay, Medical benefits, a Wellness program, flexible hours, and retirement program “Simple IRA.”

Nevada Rural Counties RSVP Program and multiple agencies from around Carson City will hold a Veterans Resource Fair on Saturday, Sept. 8 at the Carson Nugget.

Veterans and their caregivers will be provided with information on services and programs provided by area non-profits, advisory groups, government agencies, and the private sector. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

It’s going to be a chili weekend, and that has nothing to do with the weather. The annual Chili on the Comstock Competition takes over the tiny town of Virginia City, including a saloon crawl Saturday and the hilarious ‘Fun with the Runs’ 5K. Families will have a hard time choosing between the Cops and Kids Open House and Safety Fair at the Sheriff’s Office and the ‘Kids to Parks’ Day activities at Silver Saddle Ranch. Keep reading, and I apologize in advance for throwing so many great options your way.

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