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Care team bio: Betty L., nursing scheduler
“CHCC is a family-oriented employer and very friendly to residents and family. Until people actually see it, it’s hard to believe just how great it is here, but it’s really true.”
Ease your mind with advance care planning
When the end of a loved one’s life approaches, you don’t want to be focusing on paperwork, bills and other mundane tasks.
However, there is much that needs to be done — POLST forms, wills, funeral planning, etc.
Free online courses for seniors offered through AARP
AARP offers a number of online courses for seniors. Topics include using Zoom to chat with family and friends, exploring Windows and Android computers, easy-to-follow tai chi, and an open discussion for participants throughout the country.
Resident Spotlight: Mary S.
Every person who lives at CHCC has a story. Learn about Mary S. in this resident spotlight interview.
Do I have to be a Christian to live at CHCC?
Health care services at our Whatcom County nursing home are open to all people, regardless of their faith. We do not discriminate against anyone’s religious beliefs, and we work to accommodate personal preferences.
Health care career path: from dietary assistant to RN
“If you are a patient, compassionate individual with a strong work ethic who enjoys taking care of others, health care may be the job for you.”
Catastrophic staffing challenges in long-term care, help needed
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, the staffing level at Christian Health Care Center has plummeted nearly 30%, from 260 to 190. Despite continual wage increases, numerous vaccination exemptions and robust recruitment efforts, CHCC has not been able to rebuild staffing to pre-pandemic levels.
Watercolor painting for seniors: Everything you need to know
Watercolor painting is a wonderful craft for seniors because of how perfectly imperfect it is. The paint is so thin that it’s hard to control; the water generally just goes where it wants to. Because of this, there’s little pressure to paint perfect lines, and that’s a blessing for older people who have a harder time controlling the brush.
Resident Spotlight: Joyce I.
Every person who lives at CHCC has a story. Learn about Joyce I. in this resident spotlight interview.