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Daniel Callahan, CNA

 

 From Construction to Nursing

 

Daniel Callahan


Daniel Callahan is in his 40's and has had many jobs in construction, often shifting from one job and employer to another. That was until last year when he helped a friend change his arm bandage and was told that he did a better job than the nurse did. This got him thinking about nursing as a career. So he took the nursing assistant class at Gateway Technical College and found that the training seemed like "second nature to me. I liked it!"

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Saturday, May 19, 2012

About the Alliance PDF Print E-mail

The Alliance is a coalition of public and private organizations and individuals that recognize the critical and indispensable role direct caregivers play in meeting the long-term care needs of older persons and persons with disabilities in Wisconsin.

The purpose of the Alliance is to develop and implement statewide community-based strategies to improve the recognition, retention, recruitment, and economic status of the long-term care workforce.

 

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May 9 Membership Meeting PDF Print E-mail

 

Our next membership meeting is May 9 at the Community Living Alliance from noon to 3 and we will be discussing tax credits available for direct care workers and a presentation and dialogue with a panel of health care and benefit brokers regarding possibilities for group plan purchasing.

Who to Bring: management staff, human resources staff, social workers, clinical staff and direct care workers, and self-directing employers.

More information on the flyer.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 May 2012 14:54
 
Membership Renewal PDF Print E-mail

 

We are currently accepting membership renewals and new members! Fill out the membership form and mail in today!

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2012 Caregiver Awards PDF Print E-mail

 

We are currently accepting nominations for Caregiver of the Year (4), Supervisor of Caregivers (1), and Long-Term Care Administrator (1). Presentations will be made September 7 at the Wisconsin Direct Caregiver Alliance Caregiver Conference in Wisconsin Dells. Nominations are due June 15 and can be faxed to 866-813-0974, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or sent to the following address:

2012 Caregiver Awards
c/o GWAAR
1414 MacArthur Road, Suite A
Madison, WI 53714

We would like to thank our sponsors:

Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 May 2012 14:59
 
Broken Promises Website PDF Print E-mail

 

Click here to be taken to the BrokenPromisesWisconsin Website to stay up-to-date on Medicaid and the 2011-2013 budget.


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Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 May 2012 14:54