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RN jobs for Canadian RNs near Bellingham, WA
Registered nurses who live in British Columbia can work in the United States by obtaining a license and following these immigration steps. Are you a Canadian RN looking for work near Bellingham, Washington? If so, there is a great opportunity for full-time or...
Resident spotlight: Jack S.
“My parents drove from Montana to Lynden to start a farm when I was young. They moved because of the depression. My dad drove a truck during that move, and there was a goat in the back of it. When my brother or I were hungry, he would pull over to the side of the road and my mom would milk it and give us the milk to drink.”
Care team bio: Jen Joslyn, LPN and current rehab unit coordinator
“From the moment I walked through the door at CHCC, I could tell it was different here. Whenever you need something, there’s someone who is willing to help.”
New trishaw program gets residents outside
This spring, some CHCC residents will enjoy sunshine on their skin and wind through their hair as they breathe fresh air, experience new sights and sounds, and make new memories. Outdoor bike rides are coming to Christian Health Care Center. CHCC is rolling out a new...
Resident Spotlight: Fran T.
“Maybe I shouldn’t even tell you this, but I never went to high school. My parents had 10 children — five boys and five girls. My mom got in a car accident around the time I was supposed to start high school, and my dad told me I needed to stay home to help with all the kids, since I was the oldest daughter.” -Fran T.
Helping people swallow: Dysphagia and aspiration 101
As anyone who’s ever had a sip of water go “down the wrong pipe” knows, breathing and swallowing are closely related. Especially in older adults, throat-related problems can make it difficult to swallow food properly. Among the more common issues are ones called...
Resident Spotlight: Jackie E.
“When I was training to be a nurse, it was very interesting and challenging. I liked that. When I was raising kids, I was very busy, and being home with them was enough of a job for me. Reading is very important to me, so I read to them until I could teach them to read themselves.” -Jackie E.
CHCC dietary manager becomes certified food handling tester
Carol DuBois CHCC’s dietary manager, Carol DuBois, has become certified as a proctor for ServSafe, enabling her to administer and oversee food safety exams. ServSafe is a program from the National Restaurant Association that trains food service workers in various...
Take this COVID-19 pledge, help stop social isolation in long-term care
Did you know that long-term care residents in Whatcom County and throughout Washington state have been living without communal activities and social interactions since March 11, 2020? While many citizens have resumed “normal” activities, the people who live in...