Note Absences On Timesheet

Now that we are tracking trends in our effectiveness and efficiency in advance of our CARF certification, it is important that all Waiver employees leave a note on their timesheet anytime they do not work their regular schedule with a client.  This would include sick days or days that you might be scheduled off with approval or days that a client was in the hospital, etc.  Please note any day you miss on your timesheet and the reason, even if it was an approved absence.  For instance, if you were sick on Wednesday, simply note on your timesheet that you were sick on Wednesday and did not work.  If the client was sick on Wednesday, please note that the client was sick and you did not work. 

 

Thanks for helping us keep accurate records.  All improvements start with good information!

Special Olympics State Games

The Special Olympics State Games will be May 23-25^th in Searcy this year.  Many of our clients participate as athletes and many more like to attend the games to support the Olympians.  Waiver employees are welcome to accompany clients to the event as a recreation and socialization activity.  

 

 

 

We have set the date for the 2013 Peace, Love & 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Family Fun Run. It will be Saturday, April 13, 2013. Registration is now open! Printed entry forms are in Leigha’s office at the Center (Rm 210) or you can register and pay online at

 http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e6yqf9a38485ef18&llr=pemxuydab

Group Home Attendance Logs

A reminder to all Waiver employees who work at the Group Home, including those who sub or fill-in when needed--signing in and out at the Group Home is mandatory.  Attendance logs are audited against our payroll timesheets and it is being noted as a discrepancy any time you fail to sign in or out.  Please also be reminded that your sign in/sign out time in the attendance log must match your timesheets exactly--when they don't match, your paycheck can be delayed until the discrepancy is corrected.  Repeated violations can be grounds for termination.  Please don't risk it--we need you and our clients need you too!  Remember to sign in and sign out correctly every time you work at the Group Home.

Thanks for your cooperation.

Movie Night For Waiver Clients

 

 

 

The next Movie Night for Waiver clients will be take place on Thursday, January 31st. Waiver employees may accompany clients to the Tandy 10 theaters in North Little Rock as a recreation and socialization activity.  Cost is only $1.50 per show.  Group and individual transporation will be coordinated through Darrell. The group van will leave at 3:50 p.m.  If you or your client is interested in participating in this outing, please contact Darrell to sign up.

Movie choices this month:

Skyfall
Hotel Transylvania
Red Dawn
Boom
Taken
Pitch Perfect
Frankenweenie

 

 

Remember your documentation and remember to have fun!

Souper Bowl Cook-off February 1st

 

 

The Transition class from Adult Services will be representing Civitan Services at a SOUPER Bowl Cook-off benefiting Habitat for Humanity on Friday, February 1^st. 

 

The event will be held from 11 am to 2 pm at the First United Methodist Church Family Life Center. You can pay $5 at the door to sample the competing chili & soups. There will also be a silent auction.

 

Please come to support Team Civitan Services!

Volunteer Protocol

Please be reminded that all Volunteers who work with clients or in clients' homes (including the Group Home) must meet with Leigha in Community Development before starting service. There are required forms and an orientation for every volunteer and a background check for everyone 18 or older. These rules have been established by Licensure and the Board for our clients’ safety. All volunteers’ service hours must be recorded. Please see Leigha if you have any questions.

 

Recently the question was asked in the Waiver Office about volunteering more time with a Waiver client to extend time with the client after a Waiver shift ends.  Waiver employees may not volunteer their time.  Family members or friends of Waiver employees may volunteer but they must first follow the procedures outlined above and pass a background check before starting service. 

 

E-Newsletters Now Available

We now have a new and improved way to view our Newsletters online. If you already subscribe to our E-Newsletters you will get an email with a link soon. Let Leigha in Community Development know if you have any feedback on the new site. 

 

 

 

If you wish to sign up for the E-Newsletters go to our website (www.civitanservices.com) and click on the button on the homepage to register your work or home email account.